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30.10.2008, 05:44

Chess puts republic on the map

The President of Kalmykia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, had a dream to make his tiny homeland in Russia’s southern steppes the chess centre of the world.

Golden Temple, Elista 31.10.2008, 06:41

Europe’s only Buddhist land needs to step on the gas

The republic of Kalmykia in Russia’s south is an island of Asia on the outskirts of Europe. Descendants of Genghis Khan’s nomadic warriors, the Kalmyks have seen much grief and oppression in their history.

Temple of Buddha Shakyamuni in Elista, Kalmykia 17.11.2008, 07:40

Russia’s Buddhist republic sees the light

Russia's republic of Kalmykia is the only region in Europe where Buddhism is the dominant religion. Temples were destroyed there during the Soviet era and Buddhism went into decline. But in a new age of tolerance, the steppe region is enjoying a religiou

01.08.2007, 23:16

International meditation marathon ends

Buddhists from across Russia have been taking part in an international meditation marathon to make the world a better place. They joined forces with Buddhists from 45 countries.

Caspian riches to reach the poor?

Published: 01 November, 2008, 06:43


Roughly the size of Scotland, the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia’s south has a population of just 300,000 people. Traditionally nomads, they are used to living off the land. But this small region is rich in oil and gas and many Kalmyks are hoping that a b

 
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