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Altyn Basanov, age 91, a Kalmyk emigrant to France returning to visit his homeland, with Dmitriy Sergejevich Sharayev (left) and an unidentified musician near Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Viktor Batyrovich Okchayev and Dmitriy Sergejevich Sharayev near Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Nyamin Songajieyavich Manjieyev and Nina Kochayevna Manjieyeva perform a traditional song at their home in Komsomolsky, Kalmykia. Photo by Jeremy Fahringer.
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Itkl, a collective of Kalmyk youth for the propagandizing of Kalmyk culture and language. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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A dancer advertises at the tea festival in Elista. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Umamdzhi Goryayevich Goniyev, born 1963, trains horses outside of Yashkul', Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Badma Khalgayevich Tsebikov and Svetlana Tsabdidovich Dzhamchinova, near Yashkul', Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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The Enduring Voices team (from left: Jeremy Fahringer, Gregory Anderson, K. David Harrison) interviews Badma Khalgayevich Tsebikov about Kalmyk horse customs in Yashkul', Kalmykia. Photo by Oliver Anderson.
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A Kalmyk fox hat and topshur (dombura). Photo by Oliver Anderson.
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Shard Nigryan Nasanka, an expert wood carver and instrument maker, in Yashkul’, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Dorzhi Nandushov, a master horseman, in Ketchenery, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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David Harrison consults with Buxin Bembin Gaavan Baatr about Kalmyk musical terms, near Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Jeremy Fahringer.
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Anja-Gelung at the 'Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni' temple in Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
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Gary Lidzeyev, photographer, holds his favorite image of the Dalai Lama. Lidzeyev travels around the world photographing Buddhist traditions. Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.
Altyn Basanov, age 91, a Kalmyk emigrant to France returning to visit his homeland, with Dmitriy Sergejevich Sharayev (left) and an unidentified musician near Elista, Kalmykia. Photo by Chris Rainier.