The delegation was led by Gombozhavyn Zandanshatar. He graduated from the Irkutsk Institute of National Economy (BSU) with a degree in Finance and Credit in 1992.

"Mr. Zandanshatar is without exaggeration an outstanding graduate of our university. Prominent statesman and politician of Mongolia, ex-prime minister of the country. He is one of those who are set as an example to students studying in the specialties of public administration and finance. And we are always glad when he visits the alma mater," said Lyudmila Sanina, Vice-Rector for Research and International Activities.

Zandanshatar conveyed an invitation to the rector of BSU, Professor Oleg Gribunov, to celebrate the 105th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Mongolia. The event is planned to be held in the capital of Mongolia by the country's Ministry of Education to exchange views on further directions and prospects for cooperation between educational institutions of neighboring states.

BSU at the meeting was represented by vice-rectors Elena Foigel and Lyudmila Sanina, as well as the head of the Society of Friends of Mongolia, a graduate of BSU, first deputy. Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Irkutsk Region Kuzma Aldarov.

Guests gladly walked through the iconic places of the university, remembering the years of study. We visited the hall of the history of the university and the exhibition, which was prepared by the Scientific Library for the 105th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Mongolia, an exposition dedicated to the Mongolian awards of BSU, opened for the 110th anniversary of Yumzhagiin Tsedenbal.