mingi vasilievna, deputy director of the center for the development of tuvan traditional culture andafter andar. good afternoon, dear vladimir vladimirovich, dear colleagues, to be awarded such a high award is a great honor. for me, this award is a sign of attention to the traditional cultures of the peoples of our multinational country. i stand here thanks to the study and actualization of my native tuvan language and folklore, where the enduring wisdom of tuvan lies. i'm happy that i work among professionals who are devoted with all their hearts and souls to their chosen business, aimed at preserving and developing objects of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the tuvan people. i express my deep gratitude to you, dear vladimir vladimirovich, and to the members of the council for culture and the arts, and to those who supported my candidacy, and, of course, to my family. i thank my parents, spouse, children and sister for their understanding and support in all my endeavors. for contribution to the development of national musical art, educational activities, ramm alexan