Within the framework of the grant-funded scientific project AP23486716 – “The Sign System and Tamgas of the Kazakhs of Altai,” implemented with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Acting Director of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Berel” Mr. Almas Sarbasov and Research Fellow Ms. Bulbul Sirazheva undertook a working visit to Bayan-Ölgii aimag of Mongolia from 9 to 14 August of the current year.

The primary purpose of the mission was to conclude an agreement on the collection of materials related to tamgas characteristic of the Kazakhs of the region.

During the visit, meetings were held with the Governor of the aimag, Mr. Zangar Yesentaiuly, and the Director of the Bayan-Ölgii Museum, Ms. Aishagul Azamatkyzy. As a result of the negotiations, the draft agreement was finalized and submitted for official approval to the relevant state authorities of Mongolia.

Furthermore, in accordance with the project’s calendar plan for 2026, consultations were conducted in preparation for the forthcoming ethno-archaeological expedition with the Director of the Department for the Protection of the Altai Rock Art Complex of Mongolia, PhD Mr. Omirbek Bikumaruly, as well as with a Researcher of the Institute of History and Ethnology of the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia, tamga specialist PhD Mr. Shynarbek Seitkhanuly. The discussions focused on the proposed timeframe of the expedition, its main objectives, and the prospects for further joint research.

Official meeting with the Governor of Bayan-Ölgii aimag, Mr. Zangar Yesentaiuly

Official meeting with Ms. Aishagul Azamatkyzy, Director of the Bayan-Ölgii Museum

Official meeting with PhD Mr. Omirbek Bikumaruly, Director of the Department for the Protection of the Altai Rock Art Complex of Mongolia

Meeting with PhD Mr. Shynarbek Seitkhanuly, Research Fellow of the Institute of History and Ethnology of the Academy of Sciences of Mongolia, tamga specialist

Partner Institution – Bayan-Ölgii Aimag Museum