A lonely oak tree was planted in Kalmykia

March 11, 2026

Lone oak tree On March 8, 2026, the State Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Areas of the Republic of Kalmykia announced the planting of a lone oak tree near the southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia:

Friends, in the Khar-Buluk ravine we strengthen the natural and spiritual connection of times

For many years, a solitary poplar tree grew here , sung about by poets and revered by our people. People came to it with prayers, and animals and birds found shelter under its canopy. But time took its toll—the old poplar fell under the onslaught of the winds. However, this place, hallowed by the faith of many generations, should not remain empty. (more…)




Lotus Festival coming soon

July 23, 2024

Lotus Fest Kalmykia The colorful Lotus Festival 2024 will soon take place in the South , a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced this today.

August, lotuses, SUP, yoga.

All these words are united into one whole – the Lotus Festival, which will take place on August 3 in the Lagansky district of the Republic of Kalmykia – in blessed Dzhalykovo. (more…)




Construction of solid municipal waste treatment facility is planned in Kalmykia

September 23, 2022

A complex facility for processing and utilization of solid municipal waste will work in the Tselinny district, the press service of the Russian environmental operator said.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kalmykia Naran Kyukeyev (more…)




The Head of Republic of Kalmykia took part in the development of ecological tourism

September 1, 2020

Batu Khasikov Tourist clusters and territory of development

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




Tulip Fest and development of the incoming tourism

April 6, 2019

Tulip Festival Tourism [ Ru ]

Tulip Fest and development of the incoming tourism

A meeting of the governmental commission for the development of tourism in the territory of the Republic of Kalmykia was held in Elista.

The venue of the 2019 Tulip Festival was approved, reported (more…)




Tulip Festival

May 2, 2014

Tulip Festival Tulip Festival [ De | Fr | Ru | It ]

Dear Friends!

Republic of Kalmykia, famous singer Ervena Orgaeva and Olympic champion Alina Makarenko invites to the International Tulip Festival!

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International Tulip Festival will be held in conjunction with the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia, Fund of Wildlife Conservation of Kalmykia and Kalmyk branch of the Russian Geographical Society.

The main task of the Tulip Festival (more…)




Russian politician Irina Khakamada: Kalmykia amazed me

January 5, 2013

Russian politician Irina Khakamada
Russian politician Irina Khakamada: Kalmykia amazed me [ De | Ru | Fr | Es ]

Russian politician Irina Khakamada: Cheerful small nation

East – a delicate matter. This is common knowledge. But one thing – to talk about it, and quite another – encounter this subtlety in life. (more…)