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Uralan Elista Ends Third League Season with 3-2 Victory

FC Uralan (also referred to in some contexts as RSShOR Uralan) of Elista defeated Vityaz Mikhailovskoye 3-2 on October 10, 2026, in their final home match of the Third League (South zone, amateur / lower division) season. The match took place at 3:00 PM at the Yunost stadium in Elista.

The result concluded the team's league campaign on home soil. Earlier in the season Uralan had secured a place to represent Kalmykia at the Russian mini-football (8x8) championship finals in Sochi in November after winning the regional qualifier.

Posted on October 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM by Kalmyks.com

Paralympian Dantes Abushaev Wins Four Medals at Russian Swimming Championship

Kalmyk para-swimmer Dantes Abushaev, a candidate for Master of Sports of Russia and student of the Republican Sports and Adaptive School of Paralympic Reserve, collected four medals at the Russian Championship for blind sports (swimming discipline) held in the Republic of Mari El. More than 100 junior athletes from 22 regions competed.

Competing in class B2, Abushaev earned gold in the 50-meter breaststroke, silver in both the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter butterfly, and bronze in the 50-meter butterfly. His coach is Chingis Onikov. The republic expressed pride in the results and wished further success. The report appeared on October 11, 2026.

Posted on October 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM by Kalmyks.com

Sculpting of Green Tara Statue Completed for Lagan Park

Sculptor Nikolai Zhukov has completed the sculpting of the central Green Tara statue for the future Buddha Green Tara Park in Lagan. This is a new, independent image created specifically for Lag an and is not a copy of the six-meter statue in Elista.

Next steps include bronze casting, surface processing and patination, followed by delivery and installation. The project became possible after Lagan's victory in the All-Russian competition for comfortable urban environments under the national project "Infrastructure for Life." The park is intended as a major cultural and spiritual attraction.

Posted on October 10, 2026 at 06:43 AM by Kalmyks.com

Concert Believe in the Dream Songs of Yuri Antonov

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When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Where: Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev, 5 Pushkin Street, Elista

Concert Believe in the Dream (Pover v mechtu) featuring songs of Yuri Antonov on November 7, 2026 at 17:00 at the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev. Baritone Maxim Shcherbitsky performs with the State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Kalmykia under Mergen Nastinov. Program of golden hits including Letyashchey pokhodkoy, 20 let spustya and others. Tickets 1000-1500 rubles. Elista observes Moscow time (MSK).
Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/koncert-pover-v-mechtu/
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Posted on October 10, 2026

Kalmyk Wedding Play at the National Dramatic Theater

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When: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Where: National Dramatic Theater named after B. Basangov, 21 Suseeva Street, Elista

Folklore performance Kalmyk Wedding (Kalmytskaya svadba) on October 30, 2026 at 18:00 at the National Dramatic Theater named after B. Basangov. The play, written and directed by Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kalmykia Boris Mandzhiev, presents a traditional Kalmyk wedding and preserves the living spoken language, maktals, yoryals, ritual songs and customs. Tickets 400-500 rubles. Age 12+. Elista observes Moscow time (MSK).
Source: https://quicktickets.ru/elista-teatr-basangova/s492
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Posted on October 10, 2026

Concert Under One Sky by the State Choir of Kalmykia

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When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Where: Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev, 5 Pushkin Street, Elista

The State Choir of the Republic of Kalmykia named after Anatoly Tsebekov performs the program Under One Sky on October 29, 2026 at 18:30 at the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev. Dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, the concert features Armenian, Georgian, Chechen, Ingush, Bulgarian, Kalmyk and Russian songs performed by soloists with the choir. Artistic director and chief conductor Olga Serdyukova. Tickets 500-1000 rubles. Elista observes Moscow time (MSK).
Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/osennij-koncert-pod-nebom-edinym/
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Posted on October 10, 2026

Closing of the Motorcycle Season at Motodrom Elista

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When: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Where: Motodrom Elista, Elista

Residents and guests of Kalmykia are invited to the closing of the motorcycle season on October 17, 2026 at Motodrom Elista. The program includes a motorcade from the former vegetable market past the Central Khurul Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni to the motodrom, the open DOSAAF Russia cup in cross-country motorcycle sport, the 4th stage of the Russian championship in rally-raid Baja Great Steppe (T5 trucks), an exhibition from the motorcycle sports museum, award ceremonies, demonstration performances, and an evening rock concert. No detailed start time was published. Elista observes Moscow time (MSK).

Source: https://tegrk.ru/archives/271037
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Posted on October 10, 2026

Concert with Eldar Dalgatov, Akhra, Sabi and Other Artists at Oirat-Arena

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When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where: Oirat-Arena, Elista

Public concert in Elista on October 10, 2026 at 19:00 at Oirat-Arena featuring popular local and regional artists including Eldar Dalgatov, Akhra, Sabi, Alexander Gum, Elgena Tserenova, Sargi, Milla Senkina, Danni Abro, Rustam Bodzhaev, Arturo and others, plus the children's dance ensemble Dzhungaria. Part of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia cultural program. Tickets listed from 1000 rubles. Elista observes Moscow time (MSK).

Part of the proceeds will support the development and preservation of the Kalmyk language through the publication of new educational materials to help children learn the language of their ancestors.

Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/programma-prazdnikov-i-meropriyatij-v-kalmykii-v-oktyabre-2026/

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Posted on October 10, 2026

Tulpan Ensemble Artists Win Awards at Competition in Mongolia

Artists from the Kalmyk State Song and Dance Ensemble Tulpan won awards at the International Competition of Professional Artists named after Sevzhid in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Participants came from Mongolia, Russia, and China. Vladimir Bambarykov, Dorzhi Boskhomdzhiev, and Tseren Derneev received the title of Laureate of the III Degree. Vladimir Bambarykov, chief ballet master and Honored Artist of Kalmykia, was also awarded the medal Excellent Worker of Culture of Mongolia for his contribution to cultural development and performance mastery. The ensemble described the result as a significant achievement. RIA Kalmykia published the report at 3:00 PM Moscow time on October 7, 2026.

Posted on October 08, 2026 at 07:06 AM by Kalmyks.com

Kalmyk Hand-to-Hand Fighters Win Medals in Stavropol

Students of the Republican Complex Sports School of Olympic Reserve and the Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of the Republic of Kalmykia, coached by Mergen Markhaev, won medals at all-Russian competitions in Stavropol. The events included the Friendship Cup and a stage of the Russian Cup. In the 14-15 age group Sofia Tyurbeeva took gold. In the 12-13 group Saida Omarova, representing SPK Dzhal from Peschany settlement and coacheTyurbeevad by V. L. Ataev, took second, and Galina Shataeva took bronze. Artem Evseenko won gold at the fifth stage of the Russian Cup and earned a place in the final stage in Ryazan. RIA Kalmykia published the report at 11:00 AM Moscow time on October 7, 2026.

Posted on October 08, 2026 at 07:05 AM by Kalmyks.com

 

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