Category Archives: Architecture

New City Park

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Julian Dierkes

By Julian Dierkes I have mentioned the increase of green space several times in my notes about how Ulaanbaatar is changing. One big new development is the opening of the large park that is South of the Shangri-la Hotel and … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Mongolian Visuals – Capturing the City in Rapid Changes

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Julian Dierkes

By Mend-Amar Baigalmaa In December 2019, when the decision to demolish the Natural History Museum was announced, many residents of the city fought with the slogan #SaveTheMuseum, and professionals led by G. Ochbayar—researcher of the Ulaanbaatar City Museum appealed to … Continue reading →

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Inside Policy Workshops

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Julian Dierkes

By Julian Dierkes This will be very familiar to Mongolian readers, but perhaps of more interest to non-Mongolian readers, or those who have not travelled in the countryside beyond tourism. My experience comes from election observation on the one hand, … Continue reading →

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