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On September 19, 2925, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia, a major autumn event of the South of Russia will take place – a concert “Music of the Peoples of Russia“, the head of the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Kalmykia tourism portal reported today.

On Friday, the creative team of the National Orchestra of Kalmykia will present a concert program called “Music of the Peoples of Russia”. This bright event will be a real holiday for art lovers and a reflection of the rich palette of cultures inhabiting our country.

The concert program was carefully selected and includes works representing various ethnic groups and regions of Russia. Read the rest of this entry »

In the south of Russia, in mysterious Kalmykia, experienced employees of the Black Lands Nature Reserve have completed monitoring the nesting colonies of the pink pelican, listed in the Red Book, on the islands of Lake Manych-Gudilo.

Using a drone, it was possible to count 3,380 adult birds and 1,807 chicks, which makes this colony the largest in Russia, a state source in the government of the Republic of Kalmykia reported to KalmykiaTour. Read the rest of this entry »

A new step in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the mysterious Kalmykia (South of Russia).

The Republican Hospital named after P.P. Zhemchuev successfully introduced an innovative medical method – percutaneous coronary interventions using intravascular ultrasound.

Not all federal clinics in Russia have modern medical equipment, so its appearance in Kalmykia was a real breakthrough.

The medical device helps to look inside the vessels, showing the smallest details of their condition – blood clots, atherosclerotic plaques, aneurysms, endothelial ruptures or vascular wall dissection. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »