On November 8, 2026, during celebrations for the 90th anniversary of the Kalmyk State Drama Theater named after Baatr Basangov (founded in 1936), the theater was awarded the honorary title “Academic.” Head of Kalmykia Batu Khasikov congratulated the troupe, calling the theater an embodiment of the spiritual and cultural code of Kalmykia and its history, and the pride of the republic. The jubilee evening “The Only One in the World” featured a theatrical prologue covering the theater’s history, including the period of deportation, and included congratulations from officials, awards, and performances by guests from other regions and countries.