The Mongolia Society, Inc.
Photo of the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue by Patrick Schneider on Unsplash.
Welcome to the Mongolia Society!
Founded in 1961, The Mongolia Society is a private, non-profit, non-political organization that promotes the study of Mongolia, its history, language, and culture. Its aims are exclusively scholarly, educational, and charitable.
Learn more about our history and who we are
The Latest Edition of the Mongol Survey Newsletter
Issue no. 51 (Spring-Summer 2026) (PDF)
The Mongolia Society's Naadam Fundraiser 2026 Opens July 11!
The Mongolia Society's annual Naadam Fundraiser 2026 opens on Saturday, July 11, at 12:00 p.m. EST and will continue through August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
This online silent auction features a wide variety of Mongolia-related items generously donated by members and friends of the Society, including books, jewelry, clothing, artwork, antiques, and other unique treasures. Every bid helps support The Mongolia Society's mission and ongoing programs.
Visit the auction and place your bids here:
The fundraiser coincides with Mongolia's National Naadam Festival, celebrated each year from July 11-13. Known in Mongolian as Eriin Gurvan Naadam ("The Three Games of Men"), Naadam honors the country's traditional sports of horse racing, wrestling, and archery and remains one of the most important celebrations of Mongolian history, culture, and identity.
Proceeds from the auction help sustain The Mongolia Society's publications, educational programs, public events, and outreach to members, students, scholars, and everyone interested in Mongolia.
Whether you're looking for a unique Mongolia-related item or simply wish to support the Society, we invite you to participate by browsing the auction, placing a bid, or making a donation.
Thank you for supporting The Mongolia Society, and happy bidding!
Call for Abstracts for the Annual General Meeting, Western Washington University, October 2026
The Mongolia Society invites submissions for its 2026 Annual Meeting and Panels, to be held October 2-3, 2026, at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.
In honor of Prof. Henry G. Schwarz, we especially welcome abstracts related to his areas of research, as well as broader topics in the humanities, arts, education, and social sciences related to Mongolia.
Abstract deadline: July 19, 2026
The academic conference will be hybrid (in-person and virtual participation welcome)
Learn more about submission guidelines, registration, membership options, and conference details at our
ANNAUL MEETING INFORMATION PAGE
Please share with colleagues, students, and anyone interested in Mongolian Studies.
The Society Celebrates the Release of the Latest Publication
Reflections on the Checkered Century: The Memoirs of a Mongolian Ambassador, by Uriankhan B. Jargalsaikhan (Occasional Papers #30, October 2025).
In his memoir, U. B. Jargalsaikhan traces his five-decade-long career working in Mongolian’s foreign service during the checkered twentieth century. He reflects about how, during his student years in the 1930s, he witnessed Soviet efforts to instill a communist ideology into the life of the Mongolian people and to repress those, including the national elites and clergy, who dared to voice their doubts about them. Memoirs can be ordered for $38.00, plus postage, until November 1, 2026. After then, the cost will be $50.00, plus postage. (U.S. postage $5.50, overseas postage varies by destination.)
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MonSoc’s Annual Meeting & Panels, 2026
This year’s Annual Meeting will be held October 2-3, 2026, at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. The Mongolia Society invites submissions for its academic panels. In honor of Prof. Henry G. Schwarz, we especially welcome abstracts related to his areas of research, as well as broader topics in the humanities, arts, education, and social sciences related to Mongolia. Abstract deadline: July 19, 2026. Learn more about submission guidelines, registration, membership options, and conference details at our Annual Meeting Information Page.
MonSoc’s Tsagaan Sar Festivities Bring Music, Tradition, and Community to IU
Indiana University’s Tsagaan Sar celebration brought together music, poetry, dance, and traditional dress in a vibrant Lunar New Year gathering hosted by the Mongolia Society and community partners. Read more about the performances, festivities, and cultural traditions that made this year’s celebration so memorable. Click here to read the message.
A Message from the Mongolia Society President, Michael Klecheski Ambassador (ret.),
The Society’s President, Ambassador (ret.) Michael Klecheski, his end-of-the-year message to our members about the Society’s accomplishments in 2025 and what we see coming in the New Year. Click here to read the message.
A Report on the Society’s Annual Meeting 2025. The Mongolia Society’s Annual Meeting & Panels was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Embassy of Mongolia, 2833 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Find a report and images of the meeting in our Annual Meeting page.
In Remembrance: Steven Richard Saunders (1946–2025)
The Mongolia Society mourns the passing of Steven Richard Saunders, who died on July 5, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy as a diplomat, businessman, and one of Mongolia’s most steadfast "Third Neighbor" advocates. Click here to read the Society’s remembrance.