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18.03.2008, 10:59
You might think that ice chess pieces are made from ready moulds – but not always. Each one of these is handmade, crafted from ice.
31.10.2008, 06:41
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.
01.11.2008, 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
17.11.2008, 07:40
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
Published: 30 October, 2008, 05:44
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.
