Is this Europe?! Celebrating the New Year in Kalmykia

This is a Buddhist republic in the heart of Europe. On arrival here, you can’t believe what you see: Buddhist temples, pagodas, Asian gates and buildings. This region has a truly unique culture, traditions and holidays, and this time I will celebrate the Kalmyk ZUL holiday with locals, and... add one year to my age along with all Kalmyk people. Time codes: 00:00 I’m going to celebrate the New Year with Kalmyks! 01:17 Welcome to the capital: Elista city 02:46 What did I find on the Lenin Square? 04:26 My chance to make a wish under the Golden Gate 05:47 Here is a Kalmyk lunch! 09:30 Is this really Europe?! 11:25 Locals came to get blessings from lamas 12:31 It’s the New Year’s Day in Kalmykia 16:47 A ritual of life prolongation 📌 - Russian Speaking Club where you can practice the Russian language. Join us from any level ;) 📍 More videos: - Life in Russia’s COLDEST CITY - Yakutsk | Yakut habits, heatwave(-35 C°) - Russia’s northern ethnic minority Komi and their life in winter 👉🏻Russian culture explained! (facts that you won’t find on google) ___ 📸 - more content about Russia, traveling, and my daily life 🤍 - if you feel like supporting my channel through Patreon