Bady-Dorzhu Ondar and Maya Akhpasheva are Best Singers at the Ustuu-Khuree Festival

International jury headed by Piotr Kazimir (Krasnoyarsk) named the prize-winners of the Ustuu-Khuree Festival. The best female singer is Maya Akhpasheva, member of the 'Oktai' ensemble. Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, member of the 'Alash' ensemble was recognized the best singer among male participants of the festival. He became 'world-known' after participating at the age of 9 together with his teacher Kongar-ool Ondar in the Chavy Chase TV Show in the early 90-ties. Guests from Khakasia, 'Aigo' ensemble was named the best ethno-group. Fresh after Ustuu-Khuree festival most of the musicians moved to the 'Sayan Ring' ethno-festival which takes place in the village of Shushenskoye known for being the place of Lenin's exile.