The double album 'The Sound of Eurasia' was presented to President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, showcasing music from Russia's ethnic minorities in contemporary styles, including an electro-punk track from Kalmykia.
The album, supported by the Russian state, features tracks from various regions like Tuva, Evenk, and Mari El, aiming to highlight ethnic unity among Russia's over 180 ethnic groups.
The Kalmyk song 'Polyn' (meaning Wormwood) by the band Hagrin was specifically highlighted, gifted by Margarita Lyange from the Kremlin’s ethnic relations council.
Kalmykia is described as Europe’s only Buddhist region in this context.