Marking the National Naadam Festival of Mongolia, the President of Mongolia Ts.Elbegdorj released an edict, where he awarded some citizens, who have efficiently worked for many years in the sectors of education, culture, sports, state administration, industry, road and transportation, law and jurisprudence, press and media and animal husbandry. 

The following figures were awarded with the title of "Merit of Mongolia":

State Merit Teacher - Dr. PhD. Sharav DORJPALAM, Khyzyr KHAJAIKHAN high school teacher of Nogoonnuur sum of Bayan-Ulgii aimag and Tserenchimed SARANTSATSRAL, teacher of the Diplomatic Translation Department of the School of Foreign Services, National University of Mongolia respectively.

State Merit Actor - singer of the National Song and Dance Ensemble Natsardorj AMGALAN; Director of “Prosounds” studio, singer Jarantai ALTANTSETSEG, and Advisor to the Border Authority Song and Dance Ensemble, Deputy Colonel Gombosuren ENKHBAYAR.

State Merit Cultural Servant - editor of the “Photomon” photography department of “Admon” LLC Byamba CHANTUU; author and poet Dambii DASHDONDOV, and political analyst of “Daily News” newspaper Gombo DASHRENTSEN.

State Merit Athlete - athlete of the National Weightlifting team Namkhaidorj BAYARMAA.

State Merit Lawyer - Member of the Constitutional Court of Mongolia Tserenbaltav SARANTUYA.

State Merit Servant of Arts - film producer of “XIII Century” center Ichinkhorloo NYAMGAVAA.