The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced that a competitive selection process for subsidies for the development of tourism infrastructure (creation of hotel rooms) will begin on September 8, 2026.

Participants: legal entities (except non-profit organizations that are state (municipal) institutions) and individual entrepreneurs. (more…)

Global events

Trailer for the documentary “The Miracle of Elista” has been released.

In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the

Appearance of Christ the Savior in Elista, the Spas TV channel released the trailer for the documentary “The Miracle of Elista,” as announced by the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia on September 3.

The film (more…)

Global events

Program for the 80th Anniversary of the Appearance of Christ the Savior in Prayer in 1946 at the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross in Elista

From April to October 2026 (more…)

The harvest campaign in the republic has entered the final stretch.

To date, nearly 280,000 hectares, or 99%, have been harvested. The gross grain harvest has reached 1 million tons in bunker weight, with an average yield of 36 centners per hectare. This is a significant achievement for Kalmykia. This is thanks to the professional work of farmers, timely preparation, and government support measures. (more…)

Ecological tourism

In the sunny South, in the picturesque Lagansky region of mysterious Kalmykia, wise Kalmyk organizers have expanded the 2026 Lotus Festival Program.

In addition to the sporting competitions, festival guests will enjoy a rich musical and cultural program, a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. (more…)

Information from mysterious Kalmykia about upcoming sporting events of the Lotus Festival 2026

This year’s Festival will take place on August 8th and 9th in the cozy southern town of Lagan and the village of Dzhalykovo in Kalmykia’s Lagansky District, and its program will be even more exciting.

One of the festival’s main sporting events will traditionally be the Open Republican SUP Tournament “Lagan SUP Challenge”, a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. (more…)

You can see reality as it is in mysterious Kalmykia

Vipassana meditation and yoga will be included in the Lotus Festival, a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today.

Finding harmony within oneself is one of the main ideas of the Lotus Festival.

Therefore, yoga and meditation practices occupy a special place in the festival program. (more…)

Photo exhibition

In the southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious republic of Kalmykia, a photo exhibition “Wildlife of Kalmykia” will open on June 19, 2026, in the building of the N.N. Palmov National Museum of the Republic of Kalmykia. A source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced today. (more…)

Cultural events

On June 1, 2026, in the quaint southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Republic of Kalmykia, the N.N. Palmov National Museum will host the grand opening of the exhibition “60 Years of Inspiration: Facets of Co-Creation”, dedicated to the anniversary of the Harry Rokchinsky Children’s Art School. A source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced this today.

The museum’s exhibition will feature more than 100 works executed in all types and genres of fine art: painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative and applied arts. (more…)

Cultural program for children

In the sunny southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious republic of Kalmykia, International Children’s Day will be celebrated with a large children’s festival, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today.

PANDA FESTIVAL: Main Children’s Festival Invites! (more…)

Adventures in Europe and Russia

Mysterious Kalmykia will become a key stage of the “Great Silk Road 2026” the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced.

From May 24 to 29, 2026, the Russian stage of the international route “Journey along the Great Silk Road 2026” will pass through Dagestan, Kalmykia, and the Astrakhan region.

The caravan will arrive in mysterious Kalmykia on May 26 and will stay for three days. (more…)

The efficiency of a hotel in Europe, Russia and the mysterious region of Kalmykia largely depends on how well its internal processes are organized. This applies to guest service, personnel management, resource allocation, and quality control. Both small hotels and large hotel complexes face these challenges. If the operational system is poorly structured, service levels decline, costs rise, and the property’s reputation suffers.

One of the key factors for stable operation remains hotel management, which encompasses the coordination of all departments and oversight of service quality. Without a systematic approach, inconsistency arises among employees, which directly impacts guest satisfaction and financial results. (more…)

Congratulations from the Government of Kalmykia

May 24 – Day of Slavic Literature and Culture

Today we celebrate a holiday that unites millions of people and recalls the great achievements of the past. May 24th is the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles, creators of the Slavic alphabet. Thanks to their work, our ancestors acquired written language, and with it, the ability to preserve and develop their culture, literature, and traditions. (more…)

Modern History of Kalmykia: Festive Events in Southern Russia

On May 17, 2026, in the southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia, a grand Musical Offering to the Three Jewels took place, reported by a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

On the first day of the sacred Buddhist month of Ur Sar – the month of the Birth, Enlightenment and Passing into Nirvana of Buddha – the annual musical offering to the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (more…)

On May 10, 2026, the Opening Ceremony of Indian Culture Days in Kalmykia took place on Victory Square in the warm city of Elista, according to an official source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

By this time, the square had been transformed: decorated with garlands, flower torans, and decorative fringes, it was transformed into a small corner of the ancient land of the sacred Ganges River.

Both young and old attended the celebration, as well as guests from other regions of the country. Many Indian students from Kalmyk State University and other Russian universities also attended the event. They expressed their immense joy at this event in Elista and at meeting their compatriots. (more…)