Dalai Lama XIV in Kalmykia. First visit in 1991.Fragment of Valentina Burataeva's film Steppe Suite

Experience a historic moment as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama visits Kalmykia for the first time in 1991. This fragment from Valentina Burataeva’s film “Steppe Suite” captures the spiritual leader’s arrival, the warm welcome by the Kalmyk people, and their reflections on faith, tradition, and identity after decades of religious suppression. Featuring interviews, local customs, and rare footage of the Dalai Lama’s meetings with community members and officials, this video offers a unique glimpse into the cultural revival and spiritual awakening of Kalmykia during a pivotal time in its history. #DalaiLama #Kalmykia #Documentary #Buddhism #History #Burataeva