From January 10, it will be possible to fly from the Volgograd airport to the capital of Kalmykia, Elista by Utair airlines.The pagoda is located on the central square of Elista, Lenin Square. It was built in 2005. The name of the pagoda is inextricably linked with the seven Buddhas.
The Seven Days Pagoda is surrounded by fountains; it looks especially spectacular in summer. But in winter, the Pagoda of Seven Days is also worth seeing. The high spire and tiered roof create a sense of immersion in Buddhist religion and culture.
Monument to Ostap Bender
The monument was erected in the Chess City that was built by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov for the 33rd International Chess Olympiad in 1998. Photos of Ostap Bender’s monument are taken by nearly every visitor to Elista. The hero stands on a chessboard surrounded by 12 chairs with chess tables. A scarf is casually thrown around his neck. He wears shoes without socks and holds a chessboard with his left hand.
In addition to the abovementioned Buddhist sights, there are many similar places in Elista: The Golden Gate installed in the very centre of Elista and the Stupa of Enlightenment located near the Chess City.
