On November 3, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, the Institute of International Studies and the Institute of History and Ethnology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Mongolia jointly organized an international academic conference titled “Mongolian-Russian Relations: History, Present, and Future Prospects” to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Russia. The conference was held at the “Zuvshiltsul” Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the National Central Archives of the General Authority for Archives of Mongolia, the Defense Research Institute, the Russian House in Ulaanbaatar (Russian Center of Science and Culture), and the Money, Finance and Wealth journal serving as co-organizers.
The conference brought together more than 80 participants, including scholars and researchers from institutes affiliated with the Mongolian and Russian Academies of Sciences, as well as representatives of government institutions, research organizations, and universities.
The conference, held to commemorate this historic anniversary, provided an opportunity to review the historical development of relations between the two countries, reflect on their achievements and lessons learned, and discuss the current state of bilateral cooperation and prospects for its further development.
Opening remarks were delivered by G. Amartuvshin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia; Alexey Nikolayevich Evsikov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Mongolia; Academician S. Demberel, President of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences; and J. Gurragchaa, President of the Mongolian-Russian Friendship Society.
The conference consisted of two main sessions titled “Mongolian-Russian Relations: History, Traditions, and Heritage” and “Mongolian-Russian Relations: Present and Future Prospects.” The morning session focused on bilateral relations in the early 20th century, the 1921 Mongolian-Soviet Treaty, the historical and architectural heritage of Kyakhta, military cooperation, and the scholarly contributions of the first generation of Soviet scholars specializing in Mongolian studies. Professor B. A. Kheifets, Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) and Leading Research Fellow; V. Yu. Chernova, Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) and Leading Research Fellow; and Associate Professor V. V. Dorzhieva, Ph.D. and Leading Research Fellow, all from the Research Center of the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, along with Professor Yu. V. Kuzmin of Baikal State University in Irkutsk, Russia, participated virtually and presented their research papers. Meanwhile, M. M. Chagdurova, Head of the Rare Books Department, and M. D. Baldirova, Research Fellow, both from the Kyakhta Museum of Local Lore in the Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation, attended the conference in person and delivered presentations.
The afternoon session focused on the current state and future prospects of Mongolian-Russian political, trade, and economic relations; opportunities for Mongolia’s economic development within the framework of China-Mongolia-Russia trilateral cooperation; and bilateral cooperation in the fields of archives and technology.
The conference sought to synthesize research-based findings and recommendations on the issues discussed and present them to relevant institutions and policymakers, while contributing to the identification of future research directions and opportunities for cooperation in the study of Mongolian-Russian relations.
During the conference, a forthcoming collection of historical documents titled “Mongolian-Russian Relations: Documents (1912–2026),” prepared for publication to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Russia, was introduced. It was emphasized that the collection, which provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Mongolian-Russian relations, will serve as a valuable historical reference for scholars, researchers, educators, students, and anyone interested in bilateral relations, geopolitics, and modern Mongolian history.
In addition, an exhibition showcasing the best entries from a drawing competition titled “105 Years of Friendship between Mongolia and the Russian Federation” was held during the conference. The competition was organized for students in grades 8–11 at secondary schools in Ulan-Ude, Russia, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Mongolia in Ulan-Ude and the 105th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Russian Federation. Launched in April 2026, the competition attracted a total of 126 entries. The best artworks were displayed at the “Mutryn Tushee” Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the conference, offering participants an opportunity to view the students’ works.
Prepared by: E. Buyanbileg, Researcher at the Department of Russian Studies
