Kalmykia is the driest region in the European part of Russia
mm
annual precipitation
up to degrees in winter
up to degrees in summer
up to dry days
~250
-40
+45
120
The landscape of Kalmykia is transitional from steppe to semi-desert. Despite the arid climate, more than 900 species of plants grow in the steppes of the region
Fauna of Kalmykia
Pride of the steppe — saiga
nature conservation measures
national eco-projects
Relict antelope, whose numbers are growing thanks to: