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It’s time to get ready for a trip to the South of Russia, because the Lotus Festival in Kalmykia is coming soon — the main tourist holiday of the summer!

On August 9, 2025, the Lagansky District of mysterious Kalmykia will become the center of cultural, sports and gastronomic life in the South of Russia, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. Read the rest of this entry »

The III International Buddhist Forum will be held in September 2025 in the cozy southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia.

Delegations from India, Mongolia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Cambodia, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other countries where Buddhism is widespread will come to the blessed city of Elista. Read the rest of this entry »

The visit of the Ambassador of Qatar is an opportunity to familiarize our friends with the potential of the region and make a significant contribution to strengthening our relations,” emphasized the Head of the Republic Batu Khasikov. The excursion program for the distinguished guests included a visit to the national parks of Kalmykia, acquaintance with the unique ecosystems of the region: the Black Lands Reserve, singing barchans and the shore of the Pink Lake, as well as with the fauna of the region – saigas, horses and camels. The program plan allowed the participants to fully touch and feel the beauty of Kalmykia: the guests had the opportunity not just to see the region, but also to feel its atmosphere and get acquainted with the traditions and customs that make Kalmykia truly special.
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Decree on declaring June 11, 2025 as the Day of National Holiday “Birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha”

In accordance with Part 7 of Article 4 of Federal Law No. 125-FZ of September 26, 1997 “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations”, Article 1 of Law No. 156-III-Z of the Republic of Kalmykia of October 13, 2004 “On Holidays and Commemorative Days in the Republic of Kalmykia”, for the purpose of further development of national and cultural traditions of the Kalmyk people, Read the rest of this entry »

Tourist routes in Russia include a travel around the Golden Ring of ancient cities, trip to Kalmykia and Dagestan, cruises on the rivers including the Volga, and long journeys on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Diverse regions and ethnic cultures of Russia offer different foods and souvenirs, and show a variety of traditions, including Russian Maslenitsa, Tatar Sabantuy, or Siberian shamanist rituals.
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In the evening of June 17, 2025 in the southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia, will be a concert of Jasmine, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today.

The famous singer Jasmine will perform in the city of Elista with a new concert program “Puzzle”, experts in the Kalmykian ministry specified. Read the rest of this entry »