Golden Abode compound
The main Buddhist temple stands inside a square, symmetrical enclosure. It forms a distinct geometric block on the map, set apart from the ordinary residential grid around it.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Elista Map Poster & Print
46.3079° N / 44.2554° E
The steppe capital of Kalmykia, an orderly grid on open ground with a Buddhist temple and a chess town on its edges
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Elista in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Elista, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Elista at home
The map
About this Elista map poster
Elista is the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia in southern Russia, and it sits on the edge of the Ergeni hills where they meet the wide Caspian steppe. From above the city looks compact and orderly. Long straight avenues and regular Soviet-era blocks are laid over gently rolling ground, and past the last streets the land opens into near-empty steppe in almost every direction.
It's the only region in Europe where Buddhism is the main traditional religion, and the city reflects that. The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni, opened in 2005, is often described as the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, and it sits within a walled, square compound. In the central square, the small Pagoda of Seven Days stands among the civic buildings.
Elista is also known for City Chess, a separate district built for the 1998 Chess Olympiad, with its own streets and a large central hall. An Elista map poster brings these pieces together: the tidy centre, the geometric temple grounds, the chess quarter on the outskirts, and the open land that surrounds them all.
- Population
- 107,000
- Coordinates
- 46.3079° N / 44.2554° E
- Elevation
- 94 m
- Time zone
- Moscow
- Region
- Elista, Russia
City Chess district
Built for the 1998 Chess Olympiad, this planned quarter on the city's edge has its own street layout. It reads almost like a small separate town attached to Elista.
Steppe on every side
The city stops quite abruptly, and beyond it the map turns into wide, lightly marked ground, a clear picture of how Elista stands alone on the open steppe.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Elista
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Elista
A map that means something
Elista is a city with a character all its own, where Buddhist temples, a chess town and Soviet avenues sit together on the steppe. For people from Kalmykia, or anyone who has travelled there, the map is a clean and distinctive reminder.
The poster can be personalised with your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example a family name, a date or a few words in Kalmyk. It's available in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Elista posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Elista map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Elista poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Elista poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Elista poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Elista poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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