Mongolian Revolution of 1990

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The Mongolian Revolution of 1990, known in Mongolia as the 1990 Democratic Revolution, was a peaceful democratic revolution that led to the country's transition to a multi-party system. It was inspired by the economic reforms of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s and was one of the many revolutions of 1989. It was led mostly by young demonstrators who rallied at Sükhbaatar Square, in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. One of the most critical groups that pushed for change was the Mongolian Democratic Union (MDU). The main organisers of the demonstrations included Sanjaasürengiin Zorig, Erdeniin Bat-Üül, Davaadorjiin Ganbold, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, and Bat-Erdeniin Batbayar. The revolution came to an end on 9 March 1990, when the entirety of the politburo of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) headed by Jambyn Batmönkh announced their resignation. Although one-party rule in Mongolia officially ended with the adoption of a new constitution on 12 February 1992, the MPRP remained...

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