The first Youth Buddhist Forum titled "Be in the Know, Be in Action" starts today, November 12, 2026, and runs through November 16 in Elista, capital of the Republic of Kalmykia. The main venue for the business program is the Agroprompark south of the airport. About 136 to 137 young people aged 18 to 30 from more than 15 regions of Russia, including Kalmykia, Buryatia, Tuva, and Altai, have registered. Organizers include the Agency for Tourism Development of the Republic of Kalmykia, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Central Spiritual Administration of Buddhists, and the Youth Affairs Agency, with support from the Fund for Supporting Buddhist Education and Research. The forum focuses on modern digital technologies, media content creation, applying Buddhist values in daily life, preserving traditions, and developing youth projects. Speakers include Geshe Yonten, Dolgan Zurgadaev, Maria Kiselyova, Nikita Glukhov, and Anastasia Tsybulevskaya. The program features lectures, discussions, meditation practices, workshops, and cultural events introducing participants to Kalmyk traditions.