Lagan, Russia


Lagan is a town and the administrative center of Lagansky District in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, located a few kilometers from the Caspian Sea. Population: In terms of population, it is the second biggest town in the republic after the capital Elista.

History

It was founded in 1870. Town status was granted to it in 1963. Until 1991, it was known as Kaspiysky. Lagan was held by Germans during August-December 1942, infiltrated by The Abwehr, 1933-November 1943, etc.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lagan serves as the administrative center of Lagansky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Lagansky District as the Town of Lagan. As a municipal division, the Town of Lagan is incorporated within Lagansky Municipal District as Laganskoye Urban Settlement.

Religion

Most of the population in Lagan are Buddhists. There is a Buddhist temple in the town, known as Dardeling Temple.