is a discussion platform of a high scientific level, where the results of research and the latest achievements of archaeology, anthropology, ethnography, and related sciences are discussed. The idea of creating a forum that would bring together specialists in the ancient history of Baikal Siberia and part of Inner Asia belongs to the professor of the department of general and national history of the Buryat State University, Doctor of Sciences (History) Alexander Tsybiktarov. The organizers of the conference are the scientific and educational institutions of Russia, Mongolia, and China, which alternately host the conference. To coordinate the joint activities of the organizers and participants, a permanent international organizing committee was created.