The Republic of Kalmykiais a constituent entity of the Russian Federation making part the Southern
Federal District. The capital of the republic is Elista, founded in 1865. The
economy relies heavily on the agriculture. Its main branch is animal husbandry (mostly
seasonal transhumant animal husbandry, fine-wool sheep breeding). Kalmykia is one
of Russia’s leading wool producers. Horse breeding and camel husbandry are
developed in a number of districts. The largest industries in Kalmykia are fuel
industry, food industry, electric power industry, production of construction materials.
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