The festival of the famous throat singing "Khoomei" will be held in August, 10-14, in Kyzyl, the capital city of Tuva. During the festival the competion of best singers will be held and attended by soloists and ensembles not only from Tuva, which is considered the cradle of unique art, but also by singers from other regions of the Russian Federation (Altai Mountains, Shoria, Buryatia, Khakasia, Yakutia), as well as foreign countries (USA, Finland, France, Italy, Turkey, Japan, China). Totally 167 participants were announced. They will compete in three categories: "solo", "ensemble" and "Khoomei with a modern interpretation".