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Mon, 06/06/2011 - 16:32
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STATE HEAD IN KALMYKIA

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, /MONTSAME/ From Saint Petersburg the President Ts.Elbegdorj left for Elista city of Russian Kalmykia Republic. There he has been welcomed by Mr. Aleksey Orlov, the president of Kalmykia; L.Ivanova, a head of Kalmykia government; A.Kochachko, a speaker of the People's Great Khural.
The President has met authorities of Kalmykia Republic Mr. Orlov and some members of the government. Mr. Orlov has said he believes the Mongolian President's visit to Kalmykia will be a vital step to strengthen the friendly cooperation between the people of Mongolia and Kalmykia, and that it would be beneficial for Russian, Kalmyk and Mongolian people.
June 2, a ceremony took place to present a Mongolian yurt to Kalmykia in Elista, and a concert was given of Mongolian and Kalmykia artists such as "Tulpan" national dance group, State Honored Artists of Mongolia D.Sosorbaram and G.Ravdan, "Overture", "Khosogton" and "Shurankhai" groups, and the "Ev Eye" national song and dance group.
Then the State Head hold a meeting with seniors of Kalmykia. The latter have expressed a satisfaction with seeing the Mongolian President. "We never forget that we are part of the Mongolians. We are doing a lot to save our language and culture," they have stressed, adding that state pays attention to this.
On June 3, the delegation led by the State Head paid a tribute to the "Eternal Fire" memorial place dedicated to Kalmyk soldiers who fought in the Red Army during World War II, visited the National University of Kalmykia to meet students and instructors, and got au fait with Golden Monastery of Buddha.
B.Khuder

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