On March 8, 2026, the State Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Areas of the Republic of Kalmykia announced the planting of a lone oak tree near the southern city of Elista, the capital of the mysterious Kalmykia:

Friends, in the Khar-Buluk ravine we strengthen the natural and spiritual connection of times

For many years, a solitary poplar tree grew here , sung about by poets and revered by our people. People came to it with prayers, and animals and birds found shelter under its canopy. But time took its toll—the old poplar fell under the onslaught of the winds. However, this place, hallowed by the faith of many generations, should not remain empty. (more…)

Vacation in Europe: The Tulip Festival is celebrated for a whole month
Celebration dates: April 2 – May 2

Territory of Great Nomads

On April 16 Tulip Festival will take place in Priyutnensky district of Kalmykia, reported Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia.

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Steppe unicorns and ecotourism in Kalmykia

Tourists are interested in the unicorn as an indicator of the population’s sex and age wellbeing, (more…)

In the first half of summer, staff members of the Chernye Zemli reserve conducted a sex and age-based census of the saiga population.

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Modern bird protection devices in the Yustinsky district of the Republic of Kalmykia will help protect rare birds from the Red Book of Kalmykia, according to the head of the tourism department. (more…)

Black Lands

Kalmykia is in many ways a unique region, an area of vast steppes, deserts and semi-deserts, with an area (75,600 sq km) larger than many European countries.
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Wonderful salvation [ Ru ]

Salvation of swans

Wild white swans were rescued by residents of the village of Erdnievsky in Kalmykia.

Wild swans began to fall from the sky in Kalmykia. Flock of white swans were in a difficult position. (more…)

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance each June 17. (more…)

Rare animal protection

Specially protected natural areas

In Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, the fate of saigas was discussed. Russia and the Lukoil oil company (more…)

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