Kalmykia continues its active preparations for the large-scale spiritual and educational event. One of the key venues will be the republic’s Central Khurul, where cosmetic renovations are currently underway, reported in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

By mid-September, the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni is set to complete the renovation (more…)

Only two days!

Finnish, Italian and Canadian clothes in blessed Kalmykia (more…)

In the South, in Elista, on the most romantic day of the year – February 14 – the B. Basangov National Drama Theater presents its holiday program “This is Love…” for all lovers of Kalmykia.

Bright, colorful and fantastic performance – a kind of declaration of love loyal fans and admirers of Kalmyk theater, an expression of sincere and tender feelings of affection of theater artists to those who appreciate and love their work.

Actresses and actors of the theater are waiting for you in Kalmykia! (more…)

Tourist clusters and territory of development

The Head of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov took part in the development of ecological tourism. (more…)

We invite you to meet with the honorary representative of His Holiness Dalai-Lama XIV in Russia, Mongolia and the CIS countries, Shadzhin-lama (Supreme Lama) of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

During the meeting, (more…)

Video from Kalmykia: Dzhangariada Games

Festival of Energy Saving

From September 14 to September 16, Elista hosted the annual All-Russian Energy Conservation Festival. (more…)

March, 1.

Concert “Spring is coming!” in Elista!

Honored Artist of the Republic of Kalmykia Anna Ochkaeva, State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Kalmykia and State Chorus of the Republic of Kalmykia! (more…)

February 17 in Moscow, capital of Russia.

Mazan Poshtarov Festive concert!

Restaurant “Om Shanti”

Welcome! (more…)

Precarious life and productive creativity of Vincent Van Gogh.

Visit Elista with her friends to find out more. (more…)

Ensemble of folk dance “Tyulpanchik” from Elista in Kalmykia (Russia) performed at the Festival in Finland.

Ensemble “Tyulpanchik” in Finland: Chicherdyk dance

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japantoday.com LIMA — Japan and Russia have agreed to promote tourism and ease visa requirements for each other’s citizens under an economic cooperation plan proposed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in May, Japanese officials said.

Some other aspects of the eight-point action (more…)

Moscow, Russia. FIDE president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov says Lavrov, Kerry will discuss his US entry visa refusal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry will look into the situation over a US entry visa refusal to the Russian citizen Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who is President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), (more…)

Hell’s devils: How Russia’s steppe warriors took on Napoleon’s armies

July 28, 2014 Alexander Vershinin, Special to RBTH

Direct descendants of the fearsome Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan, in the early 19th century Kalmyk cavalrymen were to play a significant role in driving Napoleon’s Grande Armée out of Russia and all the way back to Paris, with their ancient battle skills sowing confusion and terror in the French ranks. (more…)

Wooing the Russians: how Spain and Italy are trying to lure back lost tourists

With a weak rouble and difficult diplomatic relations, the number of Russian tourists in the two countries is down. But they have a plan to win them back. (more…)