Proud grief

	The Sanctification. Recently there was a surprising event: the sanctification of Kalmyk Khurul , which is a monument to a historical victory over Napoleon, was built in the Headquarters of Serebdzhab Tjumen The Prince of Kalmykia - under the project of his brother - architect Batur-Ubazhi-Tjumen, who was the known researcher of a history of Kalmyk people. In the basis of a temple the Tibetan monk Govan Chombe had been put relics of the Buddhism. The Building of this Khurul was devoted to the Buddha in gratitude for happy returning Kalmyk Regiments, struggled in structure of Russian army. But it was built-up not only as a Kalmyk temple: Tyumen built a building in commemoration of a victory over Domestic war of 1812 and carefully stored in Khurul a regiment`s banner and other ancient Kalmyk banners from all former campaigns ,in which the regiment participated. The temple combined elements of Buddhist and orthodox architecture and was a symbol of unity of two peoples which have defended Russia from conquerors in bloody and fatal war. The meeting at a temple and solemn prayer service was organized by local religious organization " the Community of Buddhists ", which is the Astrakhan branch of the International League of protection of culture, and by the Kalmyk society « The Truth of Soul» with the All-Russia society of subjected to repression citizens and peoples "Memorial" (with assistance of administration of region). On a lateral wall of a temple was attached a memorable board on which the temple was designated as a monument of a history and culture of XIX century.To pilgrims and to all wishing to promote revival of spiritual traditions of Kalmyk people there the requisites of " the Community of Buddhists "are given.This community has undertaken trusteeship above remains of a temple . The representative of regional administration A.Stadnik had been made solemn and intimate words about historical connection of Russian and Kalmyk peoples, by centuries living on the Astrakhan ground. Chairman of the Astrakhan branch of the International League of protection of culture N.D.Marisova has reminded about Rerich's Security pact - the first international legal act in protection of cultural and historical monuments which symbol became " The Banner of Culture ". According to the offer of the author of the pact of Rerich, the banner should develop above all monuments to which destruction threatens. With a pain and bitterness Peter Ogirovich has told about destiny of Buddhist temples and the tragical reprisals which have overtaken Kalmyk people. In the end of his statement he said: " It would be desirable to trust in the kind relation of Russia to Kalmyk people, within three centuries sharing all historical burdens which were dropped out on a share of Russia, battling in the ranks of Russian armies and distinguished by boundless bravery to what remains once a magnificent temple - a unique monument of Domestic war of 1812 in all the Bottom Volga region”. After solemn speeches and installation of a board the service in the destroyed temple began. The prayful service was carried out Tibetan llama Novang Reglan. The temple was filled by inhabitants of village Zavolzhskoe, the visitors from Astrakhan, Tzagan-Aman. In ringing silence the pray about revival of a temple sounded. When entreaty of ancient ruins will be heard by people of authority? The historical information. There was 23 big and 40 small Khuruls in Astrakhan and the Astrakhan area. From1930 to 1937 years 145 llamas and all temples have been destroyed. Author:E.Rozhkova.

The Sanctification.

Recently there was a surprising event: the sanctification of Kalmyk Khurul , which is a monument to a historical victory over Napoleon, was built in the Headquarters of Serebdzhab Tjumen The Prince of Kalmykia - under the project of his brother - architect Batur-Ubazhi-Tjumen, who was the known researcher of a history of Kalmyk people. In the basis of a temple the Tibetan monk Govan Chombe had been put relics of the Buddhism. The Building of this Khurul was devoted to the Buddha in gratitude for happy returning Kalmyk Regiments, struggled in structure of Russian army. But it was built-up not only as a Kalmyk temple: Tyumen built a building in commemoration of a victory over Domestic war of 1812 and carefully stored in Khurul a regiment`s banner and other ancient Kalmyk banners from all former campaigns ,in which the regiment participated. The temple combined elements of Buddhist and orthodox architecture and was a symbol of unity of two peoples which have defended Russia from conquerors in bloody and fatal war.
The meeting at a temple and solemn prayer service was organized by local religious organization " the Community of Buddhists ", which is the Astrakhan branch of the International League of protection of culture, and by the Kalmyk society « The Truth of Soul» with the All-Russia society of subjected to repression citizens and peoples "Memorial" (with assistance of administration of region).
On a lateral wall of a temple was attached a memorable board on which the temple was designated as a monument of a history and culture of XIX century.To pilgrims and to all wishing to promote revival of spiritual traditions of Kalmyk people there the requisites of " the Community of Buddhists "are given.This community has undertaken trusteeship above remains of a temple .
The representative of regional administration A.Stadnik had been made solemn and intimate words about historical connection of Russian and Kalmyk peoples, by centuries living on the Astrakhan ground.
Chairman of the Astrakhan branch of the International League of protection of culture N.D.Marisova has reminded about Rerich's Security pact - the first international legal act in protection of cultural and historical monuments which symbol became " The Banner of Culture ". According to the offer of the author of the pact of Rerich, the banner should develop above all monuments to which destruction threatens.
With a pain and bitterness Peter Ogirovich has told about destiny of Buddhist temples and the tragical reprisals which have overtaken Kalmyk people. In the end of his statement he said: " It would be desirable to trust in the kind relation of Russia to Kalmyk people, within three centuries sharing all historical burdens which were dropped out on a share of Russia, battling in the ranks of Russian armies and distinguished by boundless bravery to what remains once a magnificent temple - a unique monument of Domestic war of 1812 in all the Bottom Volga region”.
After solemn speeches and installation of a board the service in the destroyed temple began. The prayful service was carried out Tibetan llama Novang Reglan. The temple was filled by inhabitants of village Zavolzhskoe, the visitors from Astrakhan, Tzagan-Aman. In ringing silence the pray about revival of a temple sounded.
When entreaty of ancient ruins will be heard by people of authority?
The historical information. There was 23 big and 40 small Khuruls in Astrakhan and the Astrakhan area. From1930 to 1937 years 145 llamas and all temples have been destroyed.

Author:E.Rozhkova.