Kalmykia Independence - the 5 minute guide

A Declaration of Independence was issued by the Oirat-Kalmyk People’s Congress in October 2022, with a goal of creating Europe’s first majority-Buddhist country. Why? All is explained in this 5 minute guide! For notes, corrections (if needed), and sources please see the pinned comment. Connect with me outside YouTube! Instagram: TikTok: @FredoRockwell Facebook: Twitter: Discord: Music: V. V. Campos / A Burning Flame - courtesy of Epidemic Sound Chapters: Can Kalmykia become independent? 00:00 How Kalmykia became a Russian colony 00:49 Kalmykia under Soviet rule 01:56 Kalmykia in the 1990s 02:38 Kalmykia’s problems today 03:17 Dmitry Trapeznikov in Kalmykia 03:54 Kalmykia after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 04:25 #kalmykia #russia