From November 21 to 25, 2025, the enigmatic southern city of Elista will become the center of exciting racing. The Great Steppe Baja in Kalmykia will be the final, seventh round of the Russian Rally-Raid Championship.
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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.

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World Heritage of Buddhism exhibition!

Embassy of India in Russia and the Ministry of Culture of India invites to the Republic of Kalmykia

The Embassy of India in Russia and the Ministry of Culture of India invites you to Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, at the World Heritage of Buddhism exhibition.

Opening of the exhibition on November 29, (more…)

November 12-16

Lectures in Russia about Dzungaria and Oirats

Lectures of the famous historian and writer, candidate of historical sciences Arltan Baskhaev. (more…)

We invite you to meet with the honorary representative of His Holiness Dalai-Lama XIV in Russia, Mongolia and the CIS countries, Shadzhin-lama (Supreme Lama) of Kalmykia Telo Tulku Rinpoche.

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Life extension [ It ]

Pre-New Year rituals of life extension will begin from November 10, reports Tourism Development Fund.

Prayers of long life will go until December 2. (more…)

Celebration of 575th Anniversary of the Kalmyk Folk Epic Dzhangar in North America!

Dear friends!

You are cordially invited to the celebration of 575th Anniversary of the Kalmyk Folk Epic Dzhangar in North America! (more…)

[ Ru ] For those who cannot attend the NYC performance of “An Evening of Kalmyk Songs”, there will be a performance in Howell, NJ the following week:

Ensemble “Magtal” will give you an opportunity to dive into the Kalmyk culture, to find yourself in the vastness of the Kalmyk Steppes and to enjoy national songs and dancing. Included is a “Meet The Artists” reception after the concert. (more…)

Buddha Descent Day [ Ru ]

Buddha’s Descent from Tushita Heaven

On the 1 of November according to the Lunar Calendar the whole Buddhist world celebrates one of the most important holidays – Buddha’s Descent from Tushita Heaven.

The central temple (more…)