Today, on the grounds of the A.M. Amur‑Sanan National Library, the poetry festival “Khalmgyn duull” (“Hymn of Kalmykia”) opened its doors to participants from across the Mongolian‑speaking world. The inaugural festival took place in Mongolia in 2023, followed by a second edition in the People’s Republic of China.
Among the festival’s distinguished guests were Kalmyk folk singer and storyteller—jangarchi—Vladimir Karuev (known in Mongolia as Okna Tsagan Dzam); People’s Poet of Kalmykia and member of the USSR Union of Writers, Grigory Kukareka; People’s Poet of Kalmykia and Honored Cultural Worker of Kalmykia and the Russian Federation, Vladimir Nurov; Chair of the Literary Council of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World and President of the World Organisation of Writers (WOW), Margarita Al; Chairman of the Union of Writers of Bulgan Aimag in Mongolia, Batjargal Namsraijav; poet and recipient of the 2nd Prize at the “Mongol Dugaart Zuun” (Mongol Century) Poetry Festival, Erdenemönkh Balamraiz; among many others.
The most talented representatives of the poetic world shared their art and cultural heritage, conveying the beauty of folk creativity and their native language. Guests contributed their cultural flair with vibrant national costumes, enriching the atmosphere of this friendly poetic evening.
The Head of Kalmykia, Batu Khasikov, also attended the festival, underscoring the importance of such events, which symbolize the unity of Mongolian peoples. He instructed the regional government to provide extensive coverage of the festival’s message and to engage more young people in order to strengthen intergenerational bonds.
“At all times there have been and will be various challenges, but because we are together, because we can feel each other’s support, share our history, and uphold our culture, we are capable of overcoming everything,” noted the Head of the republic.
