From a Speech at the Reception of a Mongolian Delegation, February 2, 1943

Source: Tom 18

...The Mongolian people helped us. The Mongolian horses proved well suited for the winter operations of our cavalry. The warm Mongolian clothing — sheepskin coats, felt boots — served our soldiers well in the harsh winter conditions. I raise my glass to the friendship of the Soviet and Mongolian peoples.

We value the friendship of the Mongolian People's Republic. The Mongolian people may rest assured that the Soviet Union will always stand by their side.

Note

The Mongolian People's Republic provided the USSR with substantial material aid throughout the war, including horses, livestock, wool, leather, and meat products. Mongolians donated funds for the construction of a tank column named "Revolutionary Mongolia" and an aircraft squadron named "Mongolian Arat." This aid was especially important during the most difficult period of the war.