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…)

Blooming begins!

In the warm south, in mysterious Kalmykia, the first tulips have bloomed, a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today, March 30, 2026.

Schoolchildren from the northern city of Moscow were the first to see the tulips. The young Muscovites visited Kalmykia during spring break, according to the head of the Tourism Department of the Kalmykia tourism portal. (more…)

Free medical procedures for all peoples

The procedure was performed by doctors from the P.P. Zhemchuev Republican Hospital. This complex but extremely important diagnostic method was previously unavailable to residents of Kalmykia.

With this method, a sensor is inserted through the esophagus, allowing for the most accurate image of the heart. It is indispensable for detecting blood clots, assessing valve condition, and identifying the causes of stroke. (more…)

Events in Elista-city

On February 13, 2026, in the exotic southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia, Alexey Sarangov’s winter pop and poetry evening, “My Kalmykia,” will take place in the modern, comfortable building of the Republican Russian Drama and Comedy Theater of the Republic of Kalmykia. (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…)

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 October 11, 2025, sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni will arrive from India for the first time in the warm southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Republic of Kalmykia. This was reported today by a local source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

These sacred ancient artifacts associated with the Buddha himself, the relics were discovered in 1898 in India – in Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, in a stupa belonging to the Shakya clan. This is a truly historic event for us all, of great value to every believer. The relics will be on display starting October 12. (more…)

Medical care: A new step in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in mysterious Kalmykia (South of Russia).

The Republican Hospital named after P.P. Zhemchuev successfully introduced an innovative medical method – percutaneous coronary interventions using intravascular ultrasound.

Not all federal clinics in Russia have modern medical equipment, so its appearance in Kalmykia was a real breakthrough.

The medical equipment helps to look inside the vessels, showing (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…)

Diabetic stroke and salvation! Police officers rescued the driver at nignt.

Employees of the State traffic inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, junior police lieutenant Savkan Chumbaev and police lieutenant Svyatoslav Kuskeev, (more…)

Foreign tourists can bring a profit of 15 billion

The government plans to increase revenues from receiving foreign tourists by 1.7 times by 2024. (more…)

Education and tourism [ De | Ru | Es | It | Fr ]

Young beautiful girl from Moscow came to Kalmykia and became a camel driver

As explained (more…)

Kalmyk State University [ De ]

Kalmyk State University, founded in 1970, is widely acknowledged as the first state university in the Republic of Kalmykia.

It is a unique higher educational establishment representing Kalmyk ethnic minority in the South of Russia. (more…)

October, 29 “The Stabat Mater” in Elista, capital of Republic of Kalmykia.

The Stabat Mater is a 13th-century Catholic hymn to Mary, which portrays her suffering as Jesus Christ’s mother during his crucifixion.

The Stabat Mater was well known by the end of the 14th century and Georgius Stella wrote of its use in 1388, while (more…)

Potential for tourism development [ De | Ru ]

In August residents of Elista – the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia – parade through the center of city dressing national thutstan, terleg and caftan which are all kinds of long jupe. The festival is on the August 13th, 20th and 27th – three days duration, according KalmykiaTour. It is the first time the Festival is organized. (more…)