Republic of Kalmykia

Kalmyk drinks in Elista

Traditional Kalmyk drinks bear some similarity to those found in Mongolia, but are unique to the region. Try:

Dzhomba — milk tea with salt (the so called Kalmyk tea served and drank in a certain ceremony).

Kumys — a sour horse milk that is considered a cure for respiratory diseases like tuberculosis, asthma, etc.

Arza and Araka — a milk vodka.
The recipe of Kalmyk vodka of milk

Welcome to Kalmykia!