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…)

On May 10, 2026, the Opening Ceremony of Indian Culture Days in Kalmykia took place on Victory Square in the warm city of Elista, according to an official source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

By this time, the square had been transformed: decorated with garlands, flower torans, and decorative fringes, it was transformed into a small corner of the ancient land of the sacred Ganges River.

Both young and old attended the celebration, as well as guests from other regions of the country. Many Indian students from Kalmyk State University and other Russian universities also attended the event. They expressed their immense joy at this event in Elista and at meeting their compatriots. (more…)

The Tulip Festival promotes Kalmykia as a region with a rich culture and unique natural beauty. This event has already become a hallmark of the republic, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia told the National Tourism Portal today.

The Tulip Festival makes its grand entrance in April across the mysterious land of Kalmykia. In 2026, the festival marathon opened in the Tselinny District on April 11th. Last weekend, the festival truly took place – with a flourish, a joyful, and folksy atmosphere – in eight districts of the republic: Yashkulsky, Chernozemelsky, Ketchenerovsky, Maloderbetovsky, Sarpinsky, Priyutnensky, Yashaltinsky, and Gorodovikovsky. (more…)

On the evenings of Thursday, March 5 and March 6, 2026, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia , in the modern building of the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev, a concert called “World Hits” will take place. A source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia informed the travel portal KalmykiaTour today.

World Hits Program – an unforgettable concert show and a new musical project by the National Orchestra of Kalmykia, in which renowned world vocal masterpieces (rock, pop, classical) are performed in original arrangements on traditional Kalmyk instruments, using modern effects, creating a unique musical spectacle.

This program includes hits from legendary bands such as Queen, Nirvana, Metallica, Imagine Dragons, Radiohead, and hits from the most famous Russian rock bands Kino, Nautilus Pompilius, KiSh, Spleen, and many others, presented in new instrumental arrangements.

Starts at 18:30. (more…)

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious republic of Kalmykia, a concert by Mazan Poshtarov will take place in the central building of the A.N. Mandzhiev Kalmyk State Philharmonic, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today.

In November, (more…)

It’s time to get ready for a trip to the South of Russia, because the Lotus Festival in Kalmykia is coming soon — the main tourist holiday of the summer!

On August 9, 2025, the Lagansky District of mysterious Kalmykia will become the center of cultural, sports and gastronomic life in the South of Russia, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. (more…)

On October 29, 2024, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia will be held a business event – a strategic session “Development of autotourism in the Republic of Kalmykia”, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported.

For all those interested in the development of tourism infrastructure, (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…)

Sport, Extreme, Yashkul!

The 140th anniversary of Yashkul village will be celebrated with equestrian competitions.

This Saturday, October 21 in the framework of the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the village Yashkul will be held equestrian competitions, according to a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia. (more…)

Sandy beaches and recreation in the South are prepared for the opening, a local observer reports.

In the South, each day of the Lotus Festival is unique and dedicated to honoring the natural elements: water, earth, air, fire and metal.

It is believed that a person who sees a lotus will have good luck for a whole year. (more…)

International Mother Language Day

In Elista, in the National Museum. N.N. Palmov, will be held a creative evening devoted to the International Mother Language Day, according to a special representative of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia. (more…)

Territory of development

Andrey Krylov, an expert from Russia, visited an unusual mysterious island in Kalmykia, according to the head of the Department of Culture and Tourism. (more…)

In 2022, the Republic of Kalmykia will celebrate “National Costume Day” on September 9 and 10, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

The Day of National Kalmyk Costume will be held in Elista! (more…)

The Night of Museums

We invite everyone to the Night of Museums 2022, which will take place on Saturday in Elista on May 21 from 18.00 to 22.00.

A few days later the National Museum of the Republic of Kalmykia named after N.N. Palmova in Elista will open all exhibition halls for visitors (more…)

In the South, in Kalmykia, they studied how tourism affects the country’s economy.

Experts liked the results of the impact on the economy. According to the data, prepared by the Tourism Development Agency of the Republic of Kalmykia, (more…)