Tuva-Online: Posts of 30.07.2002

30 July 2002 | Views: 1188 | Comments: 0

An open championship of sumo-wrestling has just finished in Budapest, Hungary. Among Russian sportsmen taking part were Tuvan wrestlers Ayas Mongush and Kan-Demir Kuular.

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Tuvan Prime-minister is Awarded with the Diploma of Honour

30 July 2002 | Views: 1106 | Comments: 0

A Diploma of Honor of the Russian Government was presented to Prime Minister Sherig-ool Oorzhak for his contribution to the development of the republic, and also coincides with Mr. Oorzhak's 60th birthday. The diploma was presented by Sergei Shoigu, Minister of Emergency Situations of Russia, who is visiting Tuva. Word also came that another honor for Mr. Oorzhak will be issued by Decree of the Russian President soon, an Order of Honor.

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No Compromise Found in the Lower Chamber of the Tuvan Parliament

30 July 2002 | Views: 1087 | Comments: 0

The Legislative Chamber of the Great Khural of Tuva has recessed today for a month without electing a chief. The proposed candidates had not yielded the 17 votes necessary during today's plenary session. The numerous talks aimed at finding a compromise yielded no results. Tired of these discussions, the deputies decided to take a month's holiday. Their next sitting is set for September 2. Meanwhile, the duties of the head of the parliament will be fulfilled by Sholban Kara-ool.

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Tuvan Shaman Visiting Austria

30 July 2002 | Views: 1326 | Comments: 0

One of the most prestigious Musical events of the year is happening now in Salzburg (Austria) - the Mozart Festival. Taking part in it as guests are Tuvan shamans Mongush Kenin-Lopsan, chairman of the Tuvan Society of Shamans, Mongush Laso, a shaman of the Dungur Society, Nina Syrat, a shaman of the Dos Teer Society, Vadim Saryglar, a throatsinger from Tuva, and Rollanda Kongar, an interpreter

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