About the Newspaper

NARN (“The Sun”) is an independent newspaper dedicated to the life of Kalmykia and the Kalmyk people. We write about what truly matters to society: the present and future of the republic, culture and language, civic life, governance, and responsibility.

Our mission is to foster an honest and open conversation. We believe that silence about problems does not lead to development. A society can move forward only where there is dialogue, critical thinking, and respect for facts. NARN is created as a platform for discussion — not as an instrument of propaganda or one-sided judgment.

The newspaper focuses both on everyday life and systemic issues: housing and utilities, roads and budgets, education and healthcare, and the work of public authorities and civic institutions. We believe that any process affecting the public interest should be understandable, transparent, and open to discussion.

At the same time, NARN is not only about criticism. We tell the stories of people, initiatives, and events that bring knowledge, culture, creativity, and hope. There are many in Kalmykia doing meaningful and important work — and their efforts deserve attention.

A central and principled direction of the newspaper is the preservation and revitalization of the Kalmyk language, culture, and spiritual heritage. We see this not as an abstract idea, but as the foundation of identity and the future of the people.

The editorial team operates with respect for the rule of law, universal human values, and Buddhist ethics. We believe that government should be accountable to society, and that the media must fulfill its essential role: to inform, to serve as a mechanism of public oversight, and to provide space for thoughtful dialogue.

NARN is an attempt to embody what its very name suggests — a light that helps us see more clearly.