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Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation Rashid Nurgaliev arrived in Kalmykia
Working Visit to Kalmykia. Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation Rashid Nurgaliev arrived in Kalmykia for a short-term working visit on 11 August. In the airport he was met by Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexey Orlov and Minister of the Interior for the Republic of Kalmykia Colonel of Police Baatr Gindeev.
In the Republican MOI the Federal Minister met officers of internal affairs agencies of Kalmykia and introduced them Head of the MOI for Kalmykia Colonel of Police Baatr Gindeev, who has recently been appointed the Decree of the President of Russia. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kalmyk girl Saglara Ozaeva became Miss Dzhungaria 2011
As a result of the popular vote in a social network vkontakte.ru, the title of “Miss Dzhungaria 2011” was a kalmyk student Saglara Ozaeva from Saint Petersburg university.
The main prize: a certificate for 10 000 russian roubls and a Gold Card Dzungaria.
Recall that in the previous “Miss Dzhungaria 2009” won Kalmyk student Suvsana Barikova (Pearl) from Moscow university. Read the rest of this entry »
Results of the contest Beauty of Kalmykia 2011
Results of the contest Beauty of Kalmykia-2011. The winner of the contest was a student of the Kalmyk State University Dalma Natyrova.
The first winner of the title of Beauty of Kalmykia was Bayrta Goryaeva.
Second Beauty of Kalmykia Svetlana Aharodnik Beauty and the third Kalmykia Alima Godgaeva. Read the rest of this entry »
I visited one of the most improbable places on Earth, the little-known Republic of Kalmykia
Tomas Van Houtryve about Kalmykia. Russian version
Earlier this year, I visited one of the most improbable places on Earth, the little-known Republic of Kalmykia.
Located on the arid steppe south of Volgograd, Kalmykia is Europe’s only Buddhist republic.
It also bills itself as a Mecca for chess players. It is the headquarters of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), and a suburb has been built near the capital, Elista, expressly for holding tournaments and offering vacation homes to former champions. The game is mandatory for all Kalmyk school children. Read the rest of this entry »
FIDE officials in Elista office
FIDE officials in Elista office present:
Director Mr. Vladimir Kukaev
Tournament Reports: Mr. Gennady Rakhvalov
and Mrs. Baira Marilova
Ms. Aysa Mondrunova
Ms. Irina Bebikova
President of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet arrived on a three-day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia
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May 10, 2010, the delegation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, headed by President of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet, arrived for a three day visit to the Republic of Kalmykia, reports news agency KalmykiaNews.
In the evening, for guests were is shown a concert with the participation of the State theater of dance “Oirats”, children’s ensemble “Tyulpanchik” and other artists.
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In Elista was opened photo exhibition “The Many Faces of Buddha”
Photo exhibition [ In the Central Kalmyk Temple in Elista, capital of Kalmykia, was opened photo exhibition of Rostov photographer Roman Anoschenko “The Many Faces of Buddha”.
The exhibition of photographer Roman Anoschenko “The Many Faces of Buddha” includes photos taken by the author during his pilgrimages to Buddhist countries – India, Thailand, Nepal, Burma, Sri Lanka, China. Read the rest of this entry »
FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov offered a horse as a gift to Alexandra Kosteniuk for her win at the recent world championship
Women World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk was the guest of honor in Elista, Republic of Kalmykia, Russia in December 2008.
FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov offered a horse as a gift to Alexandra Kosteniuk for her win at the recent world championship.
Women World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk also gave several simuls, including to the School of Iki-Chonos. Read the rest of this entry »
World chess champion Alexandra Kosteniuk visited Kalmykia
World chess champion Alexandra Kosteniuk visited Kalmykia [ De | Ru | Es ]
At the invitation of the President of Kalmykia, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, from 11 to 13 December Kalmyk Republic visited the world chess champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, reports KalmykiaNews.
During his visit to the Buddhist republic the world chess champion Alexandra Kosteniuk, met with the students of the Chess Academy of Elista.
World chess champion Alexandra Kosteniuk gave two simultaneous display and gave a master class in the Kalmyk National Gymnasium. Read the rest of this entry »
Steven Seagal has visited Kalmykia attractions
Steven Seagal has visited Kalmykia attractions [ De | Ru | Es | Fr ]
Professional movie fighter, star of Hollywood – Steven Seagal arrived in Kalmykia, reported KalmykiaNews. One Read the rest of this entry »
Goodwill Ambassador Michelle Wingshan Kwan visited the Republic of Kalmykia
American figure skater Michelle Wingshan Kwan visited the city of Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Michelle Kwan came to the Blessed Kalmykia as Goodwill Ambassador.
Michelle Kwan won all his charm in Kalmykia. In the photo Michelle Kwan plays chess at the Chess Palace. Read the rest of this entry »
Great Kalmykia Rally
IV stage of Great Kalmykia Rally was finished [ Ru | Fr ]
Photos from Great Kalmykia Rally.
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Chess delegation from Turkey presented to the President of FIDE and Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov beautiful painting
Chess delegation from Turkey presented to the President of FIDE and Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov beautiful painting, reports KalmykiaNews.
President of FIDE, President of Republic of Kalmykia, billionaire Kirsan Ilyumzhinov handed this beautiful painting for storage to Museum of Chess Palace. Read the rest of this entry »
