"Friendship Cup - 2026" brought together representatives of Kalmykia, Buryatia and Tyva

A sports meeting was held in Moscow, bringing together talented youth and representatives of national teams from Kalmykia, Buryatia and Tuva. The event, called the Friendship Cup 2026, became a real celebration of sports and culture.

The grand opening of the Spartakiad was filled with originality. Participants from different republics presented their traditions and customs, and a rich concert program with national performances and interactive elements gave the audience unforgettable emotions.

The sports program of the event included six disciplines. Participants demonstrated their skills in national sports, archery, chess, backgammon, as well as in team games – volleyball and table tennis.

The cultural part of the Spartakiad included an exhibition dedicated to the Kalmyk epic Dzhangar, as well as a performance of Dzhangarchi, who performed folk tales. Winners and prize-winners of the competition received gift editions of the book “Jangar” as memorable prizes.