Kalmykia

Mongolian President Opens Russia Visit With Trip to Largely Buddhist Region in Siberia

A monk approaches a Buddhist temple in Buryatia, Eastern Siberia. Photo: Vladimir Filonov

Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar opened his trip to Russia on Monday with a visit to Buryatia, the largely Buddhist region of Siberia bordering on his country, Russian news agencies reported.

Popularity: 2% [?]

December 4, 2006

Falcon Capital to Build Wind Power Plants in Kalmykia Region

Czech company Falcon Capital plan to build three wind farms in the republic of Kalmykia at a total cost of over €150 million, Kalmykia Economics Minister Vladimir Sengleev told journalists in Elista.

Popularity: 1% [?]

November 28, 2006