Archive for May, 2007

Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull travels to the Republic of Kalmykia to meet Kirsan Ilyumzhinov

Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull travels to the Republic of Kalmykia to meet Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the president of the only Buddhist state in Europe.




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Rosenergomash Concern to support Candidate Matches-2007

Investments in Kalmykia Rosenergomash Concern has become the General Sponsor of Chess Candidate Matches-2007 to be conducted in Elista (the Kalmyk Republic) from 26 May to 14 June 2007. Sixteen grand masters will compete for four vouchers to attend the Mexican World Championship. A magnificent entry list for these candidate matches forecasts a most interesting competition at all stages; the chess fans will be most pleased to watch games and support their favourite masters.

According to Vladimir Mironovich Palikhata, the President of Rosenergomash Concern, Read the rest of this entry »

ELIS participated in ‘Russia and America: A 200th Anniversary Essay Contest for High School Students’

English language instructors society ELIS participated in ‘Russia and America: A 200th Anniversary Essay Contest for High School Students’ which was held earlier this year.

The Kalmyk pupils wanted to contribute to celebrating the 200th anniversary of US – Russia diplomatic relations and we are happy to inform you that a student from Lagan district of Kalmykia has been Read the rest of this entry »