On the evening of October 30, 2026, the National Orchestra of Kalmykia and the National State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania named after Bulat Gazdanov performed a joint concert at the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev in Elista. The program opened with instrumental works based on Ossetian folk songs and dance melodies, introducing audiences to North Ossetian musical traditions.
Soloists included Honored Artist of Kalmykia Angelina Serova, who performed an Ossetian-language song with the guest orchestra under conductor Tengiz Kumaritov. People's Artist of North Ossetia Eduard Daurov presented Ossetian folklore, and the orchestra offered a Caucasian-themed instrumental medley featuring a solo on the Ossetian accordion. People's Artist of Kalmykia Mergen Kim performed Soviet-era songs "Cranes" and "Blue Eternity." Honored Artist Diana Boskhomdzhieva sang "Ut Dun" and a folk song accompanied by the Ossetian orchestra. Awards included certificates of honor from North Ossetia to Kalmyk musicians for cultural collaboration. The concert was part of the Festival of National Orchestras of Russia and highlighted friendship through music during the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.