Adventures in Europe and Russia

Mysterious Kalmykia will become a key stage of the “Great Silk Road 2026” the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced.

From May 24 to 29, 2026, the Russian stage of the international route “Journey along the Great Silk Road 2026” will pass through Dagestan, Kalmykia, and the Astrakhan region.

The caravan will arrive in mysterious Kalmykia on May 26 and will stay for three days. (more…)

The efficiency of a hotel in Europe, Russia and the mysterious region of Kalmykia largely depends on how well its internal processes are organized. This applies to guest service, personnel management, resource allocation, and quality control. Both small hotels and large hotel complexes face these challenges. If the operational system is poorly structured, service levels decline, costs rise, and the property’s reputation suffers.

One of the key factors for stable operation remains hotel management, which encompasses the coordination of all departments and oversight of service quality. Without a systematic approach, inconsistency arises among employees, which directly impacts guest satisfaction and financial results. (more…)

Congratulations from the Government of Kalmykia

May 24 – Day of Slavic Literature and Culture

Today we celebrate a holiday that unites millions of people and recalls the great achievements of the past. May 24th is the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles, creators of the Slavic alphabet. Thanks to their work, our ancestors acquired written language, and with it, the ability to preserve and develop their culture, literature, and traditions. (more…)

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…)

Mysterious Kalmykia has become the leader in the growth rate of so-called “quiet” tourism in Russia. In 2025, the number of bookings in the republic increased by 41%, according to a joint study by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Association of Travel Aggregators (ATAG).

According to Kalmyk officials, such an impressive result became possible thanks to the implementation of the “Tourism Development” project, (more…)

Forum dates: September 25-28, 2025

Venue: South of Russia, Republic of Kalmykia, Elista-city

International Buddhist Forum Program

Thematic sessions: (more…)

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko: Russia has launched a service for checking into hotels using biometrics

Residents of the Russian Federation have been given the opportunity to check into hotels without presenting a passport using the Unified Biometric System. The pilot project of the instant registration service “Migom” has been implemented for the first time in Moscow, experienced and wise journalists were told about this in the office of the Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Russian Government Office Dmitry Yuryevich Grigorenko. (more…)

Concert “Oiraty in Moscow!”

On March 21, the State Dance Theatre of Kalmykia “Oiraty” under the direction of the artistic director and founder Peter Timofeyevich Nadbitov will perform on the Vegas City Hall stage, as reported by the head of the cultural department of the tourist portal of Kalmykia.

Talented Kalmykian hero Peter Nadbitov has prepared for you a great concert program “Oirats in Moscow,” which gathered some of the best musical and choreographic productions.

With great pleasure and pride the guests will share the beauty and versatility of Kalmyk national culture! (more…)

85th Anniversary in Moscow!

The Jubilee Concert of SASaDE “Tulpan” in Moscow will take place soon, the Head of the Department of Culture and Tourism informs about it. (more…)

A complex facility for processing and utilization of solid municipal waste will work in the Tselinny district, the press service of the Russian environmental operator said.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Kalmykia Naran Kyukeyev (more…)

Krasnodar, Russia. The celebration of the 229th anniversary of the Kuban capital will be held on Sunday, September 25. Just a week ago, the mayor’s office announced a show of drones and fireworks for City Day, but today announced that neither one nor the other in Krasnodar will not. (more…)

In the first half of the year, Russia was visited by 5.85 million foreign citizens, 81.5 thousand of them for tourism purposes.

In the first half of the year Russia was visited by 95% fewer foreign tourists (more…)

The Russian stage of the annual international rally “Silk Way” will be held on the territory of Kalmykia, the head of the culture and tourism department reports.

Rally routelaid across the territory of Maloderbetovsky, Oktyabrsky, Yashkulsky, (more…)