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Fedor Konyukhov and unique finds in Kalmykia
Fedor Konyukhov expedition across the steppes of Kalmykia. In the group of 10 scientists: soil scientists, archaeologists, sociologists, botanists, ecologists, ornithologists and lawyers from France, Netherlands, Russia (Moscow) and the Kalmykia, reports Department of Foreign Relations of KalmykiaNews.
Fedor Konyukhov took care of the preservation of unique finds Read the rest of this entry »
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President of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov visited Dalai Lama XIV in Dharamsala (Dharmasala)
In 2002 President of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov visited Dalai Lama XIV in Dharamsala (Dharmasala) to deliver in invitation to the Teacher to visit Kalmykia in September 2002, reported Kalmyk NewsPaper.
During his visits the President of the Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov informed Dalai Lama XIV about the spiritual and social-economic programs Read the rest of this entry »
Chess is a required subject for all children in Kalmykia
Chess is a required subject for all children in Kalmykia, a Buddhist region whose authoritarian president, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, also happens to be the president of FIDE.
For years Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has been trying to make chess more appealing to television audiences by expediting the matches and encouraging running commentary. He even pushed successfully for mandatory drug testing for chess players Read the rest of this entry »
The Government of Kalmykia resigned
In compliance with the article 4 of the Law of the Republic of Kalmykia of September 12, 1991 №238–IX “On the assumption of an office of the President of the Republic of Kalmykia” and the article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kalmykia of November 2, 1998 № 1–II–З “On the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia” the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia adopted the resolution of November 23, 2002 № 330 about it’s abdication before the newly-elected President of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov assumed office of the President
The inauguration of the President of the Republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Iliumzhinov took place in Elista on Saturday November 23, 2002. It was held at the broadened session of the People’s Khural (Parliament) of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has been re-elected the President of the Republic of Kalmykia. For the third time he has had honour to swear alligiance to the people of the Republic of Kalmykia. The head of Kalmykia promised to protect the interests of the people of Kalmykia, to respect and to guard the human rights and liberties, to follow the Read the rest of this entry »
Results of the first round of presidential elections in Republic of Kalmykia
October 20, 2002.
Results of the first round of presidential elections in Republic of Kalmykia
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov 47,26 %
Baatr Shondzhiev 13,61 %
Nikolai Ochirov 12,76 %
Vitaly Daginov 8,63 % Read the rest of this entry »
Official web site of the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia launched successfully
Information department: Official web site of the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia launched successfully. Read the rest of this entry »
Nominated by the first candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Kalmykia
Yesterday held the meeting in Elista, the representatives of some political parties and the public, at which it was decided to nominate Kirsan Ilyumzhinov for another presidential term.
With the support of his candidacy were made by representatives of the Committee to support Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the regional branch Read the rest of this entry »
Web site of the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia transfered
Official web site of the Government of the Republic of Kalmykia transfered to the technical ground “Zet Maximum”. Read the rest of this entry »
City Chess Hotel was opened in the Republic of Kalmykia
City Chess Hotel was opened in Republic Kalmykia, informed accomodation service.
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The Government of the Republic of Kalmykia came to the web and initiated the development of the web site
Information department. The Government of the Republic of Kalmykia came to the web and initiated the development of the web site. Read the rest of this entry »
In Elista opened factory BYORIKI
In Elista opened factory BYORIKI. Byoriki (kalmyk dumplings) – the pride of Kalmykia. Read the rest of this entry »
Leader of Buddhist republic of Kalmykia Kirsan Ilyumzhinov about to declare unilateral independence
BBC News
Mr Ilyumzhinov: Not ruling out independence
By regional analyst Malcolm Haslett:
The colourful leader of the small, mainly Buddhist republic of Kalmykia in southern Russia, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, has threatened to sever financial ties with Russia because he has not received any federal funds for months. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
