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…)

Dialogue of cultures and spiritual traditions is a solid foundation for international cooperation

The Minister of Education and General Welfare of the Embassy of India in Moscow, Mr. Vinay Kumar, arrived in Kalmykia on a working visit, as reported today by the official Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia, Erdni Tserenov.

The wise state Vice-Premier of the Republic of Kalmykia Erdni Tserenov reported on the event: (more…)

Art

On October 3, 2024, at 16:00, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia, in the “Blue Hall” of the National Museum of the Republic of Kalmykia named after N. Palmov, the opening of a personal art exhibition of Delgr Sangadzhieva entitled “Space of Color and Light” will take place, (more…)

Important negotiations [ De ]

India and Republic of Kalmykia are talking about tourism and Buddhism

Today in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, a business meeting (more…)

The construction of the mandala [ It | Ru ]

The Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov took part in the opening ceremony of the construction of the mandala of Green Tara. (more…)

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March, 11
and March, 12.

The Great prayer “Monlam Chenmo” in Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista.

9:00 – 11:30 (more…)

Buddhist Temple “Orgyen Samye Ling” [ Ru | Fr ]
in the Iki-Burul city.

The first monastery of the Nyingma in Russian history.

The exotic Republic [ De | Ru | Fr | Es | It ]

Historical and cultural heritage of the Kalmyk people, the ancient national traditions, crafts, large areas of protected areas contribute to the development of different tourism destinations.

Tourism can be a major source of income of the republican budget. Religious tourism could become a promising direction in economy of republic.

You can move from one city to another in central Russia and not notice much difference. But if you go from Moscow to Elista – the difference is striking. (more…)

Chagdir Sandzhiev. The current state of Buddhism in Kalmykia

It’s been more than 20 years since the collapse of the USSR and the beginning of the period of genuine religious freedom in Russia. Great changes happened both in the country as well as in the minds and hearts of the citizens during this period. (more…)

In April 2012 professor of Columbian University – Robert Thurman planning to visit Elista, the capital of Kalmykia.The spiritual pilgrimage – as Robert Thurman describes his journey to Kalmykia.

Robert Thurman is father of Uma Thurman, famous Hollywood`s star. He was invited to Elista by the Supreme Lama of Kalmykia – Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

Robert Thurman is disciple (more…)

“I am grateful that I exist in this world” – US-born Kalmyk Supreme Lama.

It is important not to give up hope, the sun is always going to shine tomorrow and there is always a brighter future, teaches Supreme Lama of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche, born in America and preaching in Kalmykia. (more…)

“Buddhism in Russia” exhibition in Bhutan. A “Buddhism in Russia” exhibition has opened in Bhutan.

This is the first time such an exhibition has been organized in the Himalayan kingdom. (more…)

By Anna Nemtsova, Special to RussiaNow. November 8, 2011

One third of the population of Kalmykia was deported during Stalin’s terror. As the region struggles, it returns to its roots for answers.

The first Ceremony of Light offering to Buddha was held last month in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia.
“Let all our wishes come true! Let all living creatures be free of suffering, of danger, of diseases and sadness! Let peace and happiness govern on Earth!” (more…)

August 21, 2011 at 12:00 in Elista, the Buddhist temple “Samye Thinley Kunkyab Palborling” ritual will be held Dolchok (blessing of Green Tara – Nogan Dyark).

Green Tara Goddess was venerated as the mother of all living beings, and represents the feminine essence, and therefore, like any woman, always ready to protect their loved ones. It is believed that it protects the family from all evil, brings success in business, removes all obstacles. If you regularly repeat the mantra of Green Tara, any wish will come true and you can find extraordinary luck. (more…)

During his second visit to Kalmykia (Elista) in September 1992 His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama said, “The aim of my visit is to establish harmony: harmony with the environment, harmony among religions, harmony in the society and family and, – in the end, harmony of a man with his own self. I am stressing a great importance of this because everything depends on harmony in the world”.

All traditional beliefs co-exist organically in the Kalmyk society. Reviving national culture (more…)