The tenth International Congress of Mongolists

The General Theme: “Mongolia’s External Relationship and Experiences”

- Date: August 9-13, 2011

- Place: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Circular No. 1, distributed on September 14, 2010

I am glad to inform you that in pursuance of the tradition of holding virtually every five years since 1959 the forum of Mongolists from round the world in Ulaanbaatar, the Secretariat of the International Association for Mongol Studies has decided to convene the 10th International Congress of Mongolists on August 9-13, 2011 in Ulaanbaatar. The Congress will be organized in collaboration with the Mongolian Academy of Science and dedicated to the 100 year anniversary of the reaffirmation of Mongolia’s independence.

In doing so I have the pleasure of warmly inviting you to take part in this Congress which will, no doubt, make an important contribution to the further development of Mongol Studies. Your early response before March 30, 2011 will be most appreciated. The Secretariat suggests that it would greatly facilitate the work of the Congress and preparations if you kindly send an abstract of your presentation to the Secretariat May 30, 2011 in any of Mongolian, English, Russian languages. You are kindly requested to submit your abstract in electronic version not more than two pages by Secretariat’s e-mail not later than the date indicated above. Please, use, if possible, times news roman font 12 points.

1. The Theme of the Congress: “Mongolia’s External Relationship and Experiences”

Let me share with you the Secretariat’s vision on the objective and organizational format of the Congress. The main purpose of the Congress will consist in further breathing into Mongol Studies new spirit and trends by dealing with urgent problems of Mongol Studies in the light of international environment that have bearing on all the spheres of the country’s life and situation. Alongside the classical approach, that’s philological and historical, we would suggest to pay more attention to the present-day Mongolia’s problems, like Mongolia’s external relationship and experiences.

We are confident that the international community of Mongolist scholars in various fields of modern social sciences could make valuable contributions to the scientific treatment of this topical issue which in turn would be conductive to raising the academic standard and practical impact of Mongolian studies. Further we do hope that the highly scientific approach towards urgent issues would greatly help to settle the practical problems facing Mongolia that is now at the crossroads of its development.

1.The Preliminary Format of the Congress

The Secretariat proposes the following organizational arrangement of the Congress:

There will be two plenary sessions. The opening session besides hearing ceremonial speeches may devote attention to an introduction of the main theme and general statements as available. The concluding session will take up reports on Sectional meetings, Congress documents and organizational issues.

                  The substantive work of the Congress may be carried out in the following five sections:

Section One: Prehistoric and Historical periods of Mongolia’s relations with various civilizations.

Section Two: Mongolian Language and Culture and their Urgent Problems

Section Three: Mongolia’s Economy and Politics.

Section Four:  Mongolia’s External Relations and Diplomacy.

Section Five: Independence and Revolutions in Mongolia

II. Congress fee

The Secretariat fixed the Congress fee at 350 US dollars for each participant. Those who have paid the Congress fee will be provided with free lodging and food, and other relevant services during the Congress days (6 days altogether). Participants will be also provided with Congress materials and some recent publications of IAMS. Please keep in mind that only those who paid the Congress fee can enjoy these privileges. The Congress fee of amount 350 US $ can be transferred directly according to the address:

REQUISITES FOR RECEIVING USD PAYMENT 

Beneficiary’s information

Account Name

Account No.

57: Beneficiary’s bank

TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK OF MONGOLIA,

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA

SWIFT: TDBM MN UB 

BRANCH:  CENTER

56: Correspondent bank

1.    HSBC BANK USA N.A, NEW YORK, USA

SWIFT: MRJVID US 33

2.    AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK LTD, NEW YORK, USA

SWIFT: AEIB US 33

3.    CITIBANK N.A, NEW YORK, USA

SWIFT: CITI US 33

III. Pre-or post-Congress stay

The following information will be sent only to those who responded positively to our first circular by the above-indicated date. Please, kindly respond to our invitation in time even in case you cannot attend the Congress.

Those who wish to come ahead of the Congress or stay after it to engage in study work or to visit places of tourist and historical attraction are kindly requested to let us know in advance so that we could arrange a suitable program for your fruitful and pleasant sojourn in Mongolia. All expenses related to your pre-or post Congress stay is to be borne by yourself. The Secretariat will be happy to render the needed service and facilitate your work in Mongolia.

As usual a special program of entertainment and receptions will be suggested to all the Congress participants. During the Congress days there will be organized a book exhibition and a book sale. Books and publications on Mongolia brought by participants could be displayed and sold through the book sale agency of IAMS. The Secretariat would be happy, if books could be donated to the library of Mongolian Studies at the IAMS Secretariat. Books with author’s autograph will be appreciated highly.

Please, don’t hesitate to address us with any questions concerning the Congress and your stay in Mongolia. You can contact:

E-mail: iams@magicnet.mn

Fax: 976-51-261328

Phones: (976-51) 261328, 262553

The copy of the application form is attached here too

Looking forward to welcoming you in Ulaanbaatar, with best wishes

                                                                                     Prof. Sh.Bira,

           General Secretary of IAMS

Secretariat International Association for Mongolian Studies

Ulaanbaatar-11, P.O.20A

Sukhbaatar sq.3, Central Cultural Palace, Mongolia

Phone: 261328, 262553

Fax: (976)-11-261328

E-mail: iams@magicnet.mn

The 10th International Congress of Mongolists

                                to be held in Ulaanbaatar on August 9-13, 2011

                                The theme of the Congress:

                                “Mongolia’s External Relationship and Experiences”

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Please, return back not later than the May 30 2011. You can send it by e-mail, fax or by post. When you come to Mongolia, please, kindly bring the desk of the full text of your paper well prepared for printing and give it to the Secretariat of IAMS (not more than 10-15 pages).

Address: Secretariat International Association

for Mongol studies. Ulaanbaatar 11, P.O.20 A

Sukhbaatar Sq.3. Central Cultural Palace Mongolia

phone: 261328, 262553

E-mail: iams@magicnet.mn

Fax: 976-11-261328