The International Project of Dorji Pompaev

February 12, 2015

The International Project of Dorji Pompaev Kalmykia News: Would you like to learn to dance salsa with a passionate Spanish or with a hot Argentinian? I’m sure you would, even if you have no experience.

Two years ago I’ve decided to set up my own studio with dance teachers from other countries and cities. Without thinking, I went to New York to find some. I visited several dozens of studios, met many different choreographers and realized that it was the first step of creating something big.

That is how ‘World Dance Travel’ was created in New York. (more…)




Alina Makarenko have Golden medal on the Olympic Games in London

August 13, 2012

Gold medalist Alina Makarenko Young girl from Kalmykia (Russian Federation) Alina Makarenko have Golden medal on the Olympic Games in London.
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Alina Makarenko defeated on the Olympic Games

August 12, 2012

Alina Makarenko Results in gymnastics: Alina Makarenko defeated on the Olympic Games in London 2012.

Alina Makarenko from Kalmykia and trained in club Yunost Rossii (“Youth of Russia”) in Moscow.

Alina Makarenko is student of the Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and like Internet, books and shopping.

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Wrestler Mingiyan Semenov celebrates winning his bronze medal

August 11, 2012

Olympic Games wrestling results: Wrestler Mingiyan Semenov celebrates winning his men’s Greco-Roman 55 kg Wrestling Bronze Medal bout against Gyujin Choi of the Republic of Korea on Day 9 at Olympic Games. (more…)




Wrestler from Kalmykia Mingiyan Semenov defeated on the Olympic Games in London 2012

August 5, 2012

Kalmyk wrestler Semenov Mingiyan - winner Wrestler from Kalmykia Mingiyan Semenov defeated on the Olympic Games in London 2012.

In first struggle young kalmyk russian wrestler Mingiyan Semenov meets with wrestler Rovshan Bayramov (Azerbaydzhan). (more…)




3 competitors from Kalmykia participated in the Olympiad in London

July 30, 2012

3 competitors from Kalmykia (Russia) participated in the Olympiad in London: Mingiyan Semenov (greco-roman wrestling), Alina Makarenko (gymnastics) and Lyudmila Bodnieva (handball). (more…)




FIDE chief Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Ashmore Group set up a joint fund

July 13, 2012

Kirsan Ilyumzhinov The President of the World Chess Federation and ex-president of Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov is reportedly going to set up a $10 billion investment fund with UK major Ashmore Group.

Ex-president of Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilymzhinov and Ashmore CEO Mark Coombs signed an agreement in London, reports Kommersant Daily. The joint fund would develop projects in Russia, CIS and East Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Japan, focusing on energy, telecommunications, metals and food industries.

The initial capital of the fund would be $1 billion, and then it would be increased up to $10 billion. The fund plans to attract foreign investment (more…)




The young wrestler from Kalmykia Mingiyan Semenov defeated in the finals of the international tournament in Poland (Europe)

June 30, 2012

Kalmyk wrestler Semenov Mingiyan - winner The young athlete from Kalmykia Mingiyan Semenov defeated in the finals of the international tournament in Poland (Europe), reported by international news agency KalmykiaNews.

Today, June 24 2012, kalmyk wrestler Semenov Mingiyan defeated fighter from Denmark, and won the gold medal!

Sport, health and success in life were the main priorities of the new generation blessed Kalmykia.

Now, the all Kalmyk people waiting (more…)




His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit the UK from 15 to 23 June 2012

June 15, 2012

Dalai lama His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV, the incarnation of bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, will visit the UK (United Kingdom) from 15 to 23 June, 2012. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate’s nine day visit will take in the cities of Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Dundee and Inverness.

The key themes throughout the visit will be the promotion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message of non-violence, compassion and universal responsibility. (more…)




FIDE Presidential Board in Elista

April 10, 2012

Chess city FIDE held it’s Second Quarter Presidential Board Meeting in Elista at the same time as celebrating its President, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s 50th Birthday. Amongst the celebrations, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was awarded the title of Hero of Kalmykia. (more…)