Jangarchi Eelyan Ovla monument

The Jangarchi Eelyan Ovla monument sits in Druzhba Park and displays artistic elements representing Kalmyk oral heritage. The sculpture is located on public park grounds and is easy to access for visitors.

The monument was created to honor the Jangar epic, one of the world's longest oral narrative traditions. This heritage has been preserved and passed down by generations of Kalmyk storytellers.

The monument honors Jangarchi storytellers who keep the Kalmyk oral traditions alive through their performances. These artists continue to shape local cultural life with their traditional narratives.

The monument is located in a public park and is easy to reach on foot. It is free to access year-round and offers a good spot for exploring local art and culture.

The monument represents different schools of Jangar storytelling, each with distinct performance styles that have developed over time. These varied traditions coexist and each maintains its own way of reciting the same epic tales.

Location: Elista

GPS coordinates: 46.30698,44.26227

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43