Mongolia plans to return to its traditional alphabet, which is written in vertical lines

Mongolia has announced plans to restore the use of its traditional alphabet by 2025, replacing the Cyrillic script adopted under the Soviets as it moves away from Russian influence.

It will take transitional measures to prepare for the “comprehensive restoration” of the traditional alphabet, which is written in vertical lines, according to the ministry of education, culture, science and sports.

The ministry ordered the department of information and communication technology to adopt traditional Mongolian in the “electronic environment”. Scientific, literary and state registry offices were asked to establish a system for Mongolian names.

Media are required to publish in both scripts until 2024, and schools must increase learning time to study the writing. Cultural centres must study and promote the Mongolian written heritage, an official