Buddhist church in Kalmykia at the end of the XIXth - the first half of the XXth centuries
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The dominant religion of Kalmykia - the Buddhism - is studied in the offered research work by a well-known Russian scientist G.S.Dordzhieva. The historical period covered by the author begins from the origin of the religion up to the present day. The ups and downs of Buddhism in Kalmykia are accurately analyzed in the book. Special attention is given to the approach of the Soviet authorities towards the national religion and clergymen. Interconnection with other religions of the world are also shown. The book includes several supplements: bibliography, some archival documents and statistical data.
