Posts Tagged ‘library’

“Dzhomba: Kalmyk Tea” with author Nikolai Burlakoff

Dzhomba: Kalmyk Tea “Dzhomba: Kalmyk Tea” with author Nikolai Burlakoff

Talk about Kalmyk tea at Howell Public Library next Thursday at 7PM. Kalmyk tea will be served. Copies of “Dzhomba: Kalmyk Tea” signed by the author will be available. Read the rest of this entry »

Guests from South Korea visited Kalmyk State University

Kalmyk State University Today, the rector of the Kalmyk State University Badma Salayev met with guests from South Korea – President of the International Association of Culture and Sports Om Kwang Ho, director of the international department of the Foundation for International Association of Culture and Sports, the President of the Asian Department of EMERCOM Kim Jong Min, Chairman of the International Fencing Federation Kendo Kim Dahl Su, reports KalmykiaNews. Read the rest of this entry »

Medvedev in gold temple of Kalmykia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the central khurul Kalmykia Evening of March 1, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the central khurul of Kalmykia “Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni” – the largest Buddhist temple in Russia and Europe.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who came to the temple accompanied by the Head of Kalmykia, Alexei Orlov, met the head of the monastic community and the Buddhist Republic of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

Snowy Hudak, presented to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev – a sign of warm hospitality and respect for the honored guest. A small tour of the temple began with the altar area, where Dmitry Medvedev, according to ancient tradition, Kalmyk, lit the lamp – a sign of respect for the people of Kalmykia. He looked looked at murals of the temple, met with museum exhibits, a conference room and library. Read the rest of this entry »