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Kalmykia
Republic in Russia
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Overview
Kalmykia is Russia's only Buddhist-majority region, located in the steppes north of the Caspian Sea. Elista, the capital, features a large Buddhist temple and chess-themed architecture. The area is known for its dry climate, with an average temperature of 10.8°C, and its population includes people of Kalmyk Mongol descent.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Kalmykia
Republic Code
KL
Cities Tracked
18
Total Population
139,399
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56/100 (Caution)
18 cities assessed
Avg Rent (1-Bed Center)
$163/mo
18 cities
Avg Temperature
10.8°C
18 cities
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
14 cities
Avg Humidity
68%
Avg Inexpensive Meal
$5.00
Cities in Kalmykia
18 citiesArshan’ Gorodoviki Iki-Burul’skiy Rayon Kaspiyskiy Komsomol’skiy Malyye Derbety Sarpinskiy Rayon Yashaltinskiy Rayon Yashkul’ Elista Gorodovikovsk Sadovoye
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Sources: WAQI | WeatherAPI | World Bank · Last updated: 2025
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