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.
Kyzyl court has condemned Ivan Denisov, head of the Tuvan Energy supplies company, to paying a fee of 80 000 roubles ( appr 2500 dollars) for cutting 7 Kyzyl schools off the energy sources. He made this decision in March, 2005 on the base of the big debts of the schools to his company.
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