On November 12, 2026, local media reported that ZAM ETHNO BAND of the National Orchestra of Kalmykia will perform on November 13, 2026, at the State Concert Hall in Elista. The ensemble, under the direction of Savra Kataev, will present ethnic music that blends Kalmyk national traditions with modern sound.
The concert is held as part of the Youth Buddhist Forum 2026, which is taking place in Kalmykia with support from the Fund for Supporting Buddhist Education and Research. Tickets are available at the box office of the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev.
Also on November 12, 2026, it was reported that the Kalmyk group Zam (ZAM ETHNO BAND) is preparing a new release titled "Khalmgud, Uralan". The composition is a tribute to the entire Kalmyk people. Music is by Savra Kataev, who is marking 25 years of creative activity with a series of concerts, and lyrics are by Sanal Mandzhiev.
Musicians involved include Kutlan Mukubenov, Dmitry Sharayev, Mingiyan Khaninov, Namjil Boldyrev, and members of the Zam group. Arrangement, mixing, and mastering are by sound producer Sergei Dzidzhikov. The group hopes the track will soon appear on music platforms. A related concert from the anniversary series "Five Evenings" is scheduled for November 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM.