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The exemplary artistic ensemble "Altn" from Kalmykia performed at a gala concert in the State Kremlin Palace as part of the large cultural project "My Russia, My Family." The event’s concept expressed the idea "From love for loved ones and the native home to pride in one’s country." Famous artists including Shaman, Katya Lel, Diana Gurtskaya, Alexander Dobronravov, Marfa, and Yaroslav Sumishevsky also appeared, with Rodion Gazmanov and Elena Maksimova as hosts.

The young artists of "Altn" drew particular attention for their high level of professionalism and artistry on stage alongside well-known performers. This marked the ensemble’s second appearance on the country’s main stage. Two years earlier the group took part in the "Pride of the Country" project, became a first-degree laureate, and performed at the gala concert of the national prize. The article mentions a photo gallery.

Sanal Ochirov, a coach from Kalmykia and head of the regional Union of Youth and Veterans of Archery, served as senior coach for the Russian national team at the World Championship in 3D Archery held from September 28 to October 4, 2026, in Yankton, USA. The Russian team finished third overall among the world's top teams, earning two gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals. The Russian national anthem was played twice on the podium.[1]

Kalmyk athletes Lyudmila Kurneeva and Natalya Garyaev were part of the squad. Kurneeva met the standard for Master of Sports of Russia of International Class. This marked the first full participation of the Russian team with flag and anthem in some time after restrictions were lifted by World Archery in August 2026. Two Kalmyk athletes, including Ochirov and Kurneeva, are also set to compete at the World Championship in traditional bow shooting in South Korea later in October.

FC Uralan (also referred to in some contexts as RSShOR Uralan) of Elista defeated Vityaz Mikhailovskoye 3-2 on October 10, 2026, in their final home match of the Third League (South zone, amateur / lower division) season. The match took place at 3:00 PM at the Yunost stadium in Elista.

The result concluded the team's league campaign on home soil. Earlier in the season Uralan had secured a place to represent Kalmykia at the Russian mini-football (8x8) championship finals in Sochi in November after winning the regional qualifier.

Kalmyk para-swimmer Dantes Abushaev, a candidate for Master of Sports of Russia and student of the Republican Sports and Adaptive School of Paralympic Reserve, collected four medals at the Russian Championship for blind sports (swimming discipline) held in the Republic of Mari El. More than 100 junior athletes from 22 regions competed.

Competing in class B2, Abushaev earned gold in the 50-meter breaststroke, silver in both the 100-meter breaststroke and 100-meter butterfly, and bronze in the 50-meter butterfly. His coach is Chingis Onikov. The republic expressed pride in the results and wished further success. The report appeared on October 11, 2026.

Sculptor Nikolai Zhukov has completed the sculpting of the central Green Tara statue for the future Buddha Green Tara Park in Lagan. This is a new, independent image created specifically for Lag an and is not a copy of the six-meter statue in Elista.

Next steps include bronze casting, surface processing and patination, followed by delivery and installation. The project became possible after Lagan's victory in the All-Russian competition for comfortable urban environments under the national project "Infrastructure for Life." The park is intended as a major cultural and spiritual attraction.