Zul celebrations

In accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 4 of the Federal Law of September 26, 1997 No. 125-FZ “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations”, Article 1 of the Law of the Republic of Kalmykia of October 13, 2004 No. 156-III-Z “On Holidays and Memorial Days” in the Republic of Kalmykia”, in order (more…)

Guests of the Republic of Kalmykia are invited to visit the exciting event – the Republican Archery Equestrian Tournament on 7 May in the City-Chess area!

A colourful and spectacular event is about to take place in Kalmykia, according to the head of the tourism department (more…)

Kalmyk traditional embroidery: Ancient traditions and secrets

On September 28, in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, the famous gold seamstress Delyash Davydovskaya will demonstrate a master-show on Kalmyk traditional embroidery with gold and silver threads. (more…)

Gastronomic festival “MakhanFest”

Organizers of the MakhanFest festival decided to show ancient Oirat-Kalmyk secrets to tourists and locals. (more…)

There were two kinds of traditional men’s outdoor clothing. The first one is Byshmud. There is a light jacket, which Kalmyk men wore over shirt, that called Kilig.

Trousers of men (more…)

Cham Dance Mystery (Tsam Mystery) [ Ru ]

September, 20. 2015.

Cham Dance Mystery in Elista, the capital of the Buddhist Republic of Kalmykia.

Cham ceremony belongs to the Tantric Buddhism. This ceremony is (more…)

Holiday of the Kalmyk Tea [ Ru ]

Dzhomba holiday – Holiday of the Kalmyk Tea usually celebrate in 3rd Saturday of May.

Dzhomba — milk tea with salt (the so called Kalmyk tea served and drank in a certain ceremony).
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