Kalmyk Buddhist Temples
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Also called the 'Old Hurul' or Sakyusn Sume. The first major modern Buddhist temple opened in Elista (1996) after the post-Soviet revival. Marked the beginning of widespread khurul construction across Kalmykia. Significant for re-establishing monastic traditions under Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
Lermontov Street, 87, Elista
Elista
Russia