The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Mr. Karel Schwarzenberg decided to award "Gratias Agit 2012" the Mongolian artist Mr. Byaruuzana Altan - Ochir. Gratias Agit Award is to recognize those personalities who have been promoting the good name of the Czech Republic abroad. Mr. Byaruuzana Altan-Ochir studied in Prague since 1977 till 1982. After his graduation he worked hard in the sphere of art always promoting the Czech-Mongolian cultural ties.