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Video about Kalmykia. Europe’s only Buddhist land.

The Ambassador and the monks of Sri Lanka visited the main Buddhist temple in Kalmykia.

Today, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation Mr. Udayanga Weeratunga, monks, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Deputy of State Duma of the Marina Mukabenova visited central temple of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni“. Read the rest of this entry »

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State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia

Bronze Horseman in St Petersburg, Russia

Golden Horseman in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia

Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia
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Beauty of Kalmykia KSU student Dalma Natyrova Kalmykia will be at the contest “Beauty of Russia” to be held in Moscow on November 30, 2011.

Recall eighteen Dalma Natyrova won the regional round of the beauty contest “Beauty of Kalmykia”, held in the spring of 2011 in Elista. University student Kalmyk Dalma Natyrova in childhood engaged in artistic gymnastics, finished music school, violin class, and worked as a model in the Theater costume and plastic Republic of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

November 18 in Elista, come holy relics from Sri Lanka. This spring, during a visit to Sri Lanka, the FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, he met with President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa.

During a friendly conversation the sides exchanged views on the development of economic and cultural ties, the implementation of bilateral exchanges, including through Buddhist organizations.

Also, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in the temple of Sri Sambodhi Varayya took part in the celebration of Vesak Buddhist ceremony Kalapayya. At the ceremony, he awarded the honorary Buddhist title of “Mahanayake” for his services in the spread of Buddhism throughout the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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!” Read the rest of this entry »

Puzzle Europe. The Kalmyk Ilyumzhinov mourns the death of his friend Colonel and trusts eldest son Mohammed, who he should run for office. And give good news to know exactly where he is hiding.

‘I know where Gaddafi’s son and I advised him to stand for election’.

This is the statement made in Izvestia last friend of the Colonel, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, head of the World Chess Federation and former president of the Russian republic of Kalmykia. He was the last leader to meet Gaddafi during the war, the time mangiargli two horses and a king and to be filmed by the cameras of the Rais. Read the rest of this entry »

Four-time world champion in kickboxing and mixed martial arts Russian Batu Khasikov said the agency “F-Sport”, he had not expected so soon to complete the fight for a world title by a Greek version of W5 with Mike Zambidis.

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Today, 28 October 2011 in the main conference room of the Government of Kalmykia, a solemn ceremony awarding large families – of documents on state registration of title to land in Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »

As part of the investment project of “Falcon Capital” for the construction vetroenergoparka in Kalmykia Elista arrived in the company’s specialists “F&H Elektrotechnik GmbH” (Hannover, Germany), the press service of the company “KalmEnergokom”.

German specialists Ralph Hoppmann and Rainer Brust will hold a start-up operations at the two built windmills (wind turbines) in the village of Sandy Priyutnensky region of Kalmykia.

Will be made a full cycle – checking and adjustment of the engine and blades, oil changes and Some parts, tuning, and computer cooling systems, the test performance of two wind turbines wind turbines at full power. Final commissioning of wind turbines will result in complete readiness for the generation of “green” electricity. Read the rest of this entry »

October 20, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia, Ilyumzhinov Vyacheslav met with the CEO of “Delimit” by Nicholaj Strashko and company representatives CHECK FARM (UK) David Summerland and Tomasz Vabich. Read the rest of this entry »

Rare birds [ Ru ]

In dozens of times increased penalties for causing harm to flora and fauna. The corresponding order of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has already been registered by the Ministry of Justice. Read the rest of this entry »

Today, October 12, 2011, the head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexei Orlov, met with President of Slovenian corporations RIKO GROUP Joza Dragan and the Moscow representative of the corporation Imad Khoury.

It was about building in the Republic of Kalmykia processing plants meat and grain. After a preliminary agreement in Moscow on the Slovenian side arrived in Kalmykia for further discussion of projects. In addition, prospective investors are prepared to work in the Republic of Kalmykia of the industrial production of starch. Read the rest of this entry »

Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia, Oleg Kichikov appointed head of the State Housing Inspectorate of Moscow, the Russian capital.

Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin appointed former Prime Minister of Kalmykia Oleg Kichikov head of the State Housing Inspectorate of Moscow, a source in the Moscow city administration.

Oleg Kichikov in February, was released Read the rest of this entry »

Today met Prime Minister of the Republic of Kalmykia Lyudmila Ivanova with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank).

During the meeting issues of cooperation between the Republic of Kalmykia and the International Finance Corporation, namely the maintenance of paved roads in the Republic of Kalmykia, and possible funding for repairs Children Republican Hospital of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »