President of Mongolia awarded international Nicholas Roerich Prize
It is the first time in 16 years for a state head to receive the award which is announced by the Roerich Heritage Fund.
The President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga was awarded the international Nicholas Roerich Prize for 2018. It is the first time in 16 years for a state head to receive the award which is announced by the Roerich Heritage Fund. The prize is named after Nicholas Roerich who was a famous painter, writer, archaeologist, philosopher, who made a significant contribution to culture. President Battulga Khaltmaa was awarded the prize for his actions of fostering the historical and cultural features such as supporting the archeological discovery of Xiongnu noble tombs from BC 110; building the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex and the 13th Century Mongolia complex and starting the ‘Maidar’ project in aims of creating cultural immunity for Mongolians through the creation of the 54-meter tall statue of Maitreya, a future Buddha of this world in Buddhist eschatology. The award was received by the Deputy Chief of the President’s Office G.Baigalmaa on behalf of the President at the award ceremony held in Russia.
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