Tsakhia elbegdorj biography sample

He previously served as prime minister in and again from to Elbegdorj was one of the key leaders of the Mongolian democratic revolution that ended 70 years of communist rule in Mongolia , and co-drafted the country's constitution that guaranteed democracy and a free market economy. Elbegdorj has been labeled by his supporters as a "freedom fighter" [ 1 ] and the "Golden Sparrow of Democracy," alluding to a bird that comes with spring sunshine after a long, harsh winter.

Currently, Elbegdorj is a member of The Elders — established by Nelson Mandela in — that works for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet. His tenure has focused on fighting corruption , environmental protection , [ 10 ] women's rights , [ 11 ] judicial reform , civic engagement , [ 12 ] economic liberalization and privatization , property rights , and the abolition of the death penalty.

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Elbegdorj is the founder of the Ardchilal English: Democracy newspaper — the country's first independent newspaper — and helped to establish the first independent television station in Mongolia. Elbegdorj was born into a nomadic herding family in Zereg sum , Khovd province , on 30 March He was the youngest of eight sons. Elbegdorj spent most of his early childhood herding livestock through the high mountains of Zereg sum.

Afterwards, his family moved to Erdenet City, and he finished Erdenet's No. In —82, Elbegdorj worked in copper ore mining and processing plant Erdenet Concern currently Erdenet Mining Corporation as a machinist.