Mongolian studies at Charles University discuss

Densmaa 2021-12-08 05:12

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Ambassador of Mongolia to the Czech Republic met with Professor of Department of South and Central Asia at Charles University of Czechia, Mongolist on December 7.

Ambassador of Mongolia to the Czech Republic met with Professor of Department of South and Central Asia at Charles University of Czechia, Mongolist on December 7 to discuss Mongolian studies at the university and other cooperation issues. The Ambassador emphasized that the government of Mongolia is giving increased focus to promoting Mongolian studies and discussed the department’s plans for 2022. The Professor informed Ambassador that the department plans to publish the ‘Mongolica Pragensia’ academic journal, organize an international conference, and put on a photo exhibition on a particular period in the history of Mongolia and asked the Mongolian side to provide some support. ‘Mongolica Pragensia’ is the only academic journal that mainly focuses on Mongolian studies outside Asia. Additionally, the Mongolian studies division at Charles University conducts research on Mongolian history, statehood, religion, and culture with four professors and around 20 undergraduate and graduate students, five of whom are pursuing a doctoral degree.