Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference on Cultural Heritage Restoration Organized in Ulaanbaatar
Art & Culture
Ulaanbaatar, May 21, 2025 /MONTSAME/. On May 20, 2025, the inaugural Mongolia-Russia Joint Conference, themed “Looking to the Future Through the Lens of the Past,” convened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, bringing together specialists from the two countries to exchange views on cooperation in cultural heritage conservation and restoration.
During the Conference, participants discussed a broad range of topics, including the current state of conservation practices in Mongolia, the use of materials and chemicals for restoration, modern equipment and technologies, new research findings, methodologies, and the functions of restoration laboratories and workshops.
Director of the National Center for Cultural Heritage of Mongolia G. Enkhbat noted, “As part of the Conference, institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation. The Russian Federation is a country with deep experience and a rich tradition in restoring historical and archaeological artifacts, with its own restoration methods. This cooperation provides us with valuable opportunities to incorporate international practices in the restoration of museum collections, architectural monuments, and stone relics located in remote areas. In other words, we are studying how to adapt restoration techniques to Mongolia’s unique natural conditions. The Russian delegation will also visit regional sites to observe ongoing restoration efforts. Furthermore, we plan to jointly develop specialized laboratories and training programs for restoration experts, especially in archaeology.”
Deputy Director of the Department of State Protection of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation Denis Sergeyevich Protsenko stated, “Today’s Conference strengthens the friendship between our two countries and marks the beginning of new joint initiatives. Restoration specialists from the two countries have shared valuable experiences. We saw the high level of restoration activities in Mongolia after visiting the historical monuments and memorials in rural areas. Our goal is to deepen cooperation and exchange expertise across various specialties. Russia has a long-standing tradition of training and research in restoration, and we welcome the opportunity for Mongolian restorers to visit Russia for further training and collaboration.”
The Conference was attended by Head of the Cultural Heritage Policy and Implementation Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia Davaatseren Byambasuren and a delegation from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation headed by Deputy Director Denis Sergeyevich Protsenko.
