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Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner's Relationship: A Look Back

Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner were romantically linked from 2013 to 2019

Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles were romantically linked multiple times from 2013 to 2019.

Although they never confirmed their relationship, the model and singer share quite a romantic history, including taking trips on Ellen DeGeneres ' yacht and going on ski vacations for New Year's. Jenner and Styles even enjoyed a memorable "meal" together when the former One Direction member filled in for James Corden as host of The Late Late Show in December 2019. During their appearance, the two looked like old pals while playing Corden's "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts" game.

From casual nights out to sharing secrets on late-night TV, here's a look back at Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner 's relationship through the years.

Nov. 20, 2013: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner have a date night in West Hollywood

In 2013, following his split from Taylor Swift earlier in the year, the pair shared dinner at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood and were photographed leaving the restaurant in Styles' car. The meeting sparked rumors of romance that both parties were quick to deny. "They're just friends," a source told PEOPLE at the time, while Kendall assured everyone on Twitter that she was, indeed, single.

Flash forward to Dec. 1, 2014, when the pair hung with pal Cara Delevingne (pictured above) at the British Fashion Awards at the London Coliseum, again sparking rumors of a romance.

Jan. 1, 2014: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner go skiing together

On New Year's Day in 2014, Styles and Jenner were spotted skiing and snowboarding in Mammoth, California. According to reports, the duo stayed in a house with a group of friends, though they appeared to be coupled up. A source told PEOPLE of the excursion, "Kendall snowboarded and Harry skied. They were very cute together. There was a lot of flirting and smiling going on." They also said, "Harry was a gentleman and even offered to carry Kendall's snowboard to the ski lift." Talk about a winter wonderland!

Dec. 29, 2015: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner go on a Caribbean vacation to celebrate the New Year

Styles and Jenner ushered in another new year together two years later when they vacationed in Anguilla in the Eastern Caribbean. The pair were spotted by fans at a restaurant on Dec. 29, 2016, and later seen getting cozy on a yacht . A source told PEOPLE, "There has been a lot of flirting, touching and snuggling going on. They have acted like a couple. They look very cozy and happy."

Jan. 2, 2016: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner board Ellen DeGeneres' yacht

They continued their vacation when they boarded Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's yacht in St. Barts on Jan. 2, 2016. A source told PEOPLE that "things never got serious" between the two when they first met, adding, "He has thought all along that Kendall is hot and was sort of just waiting for a chance to spend more time with her again."

The source also said of the trip, "New Year's worked out perfect, and [Harry] loved it."

Jan. 7, 2016: Khloé Kardashian says Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner are dating

Gotta love when big sisters blow up your spot! Khloé Kardashian said she thought the pair were dating, telling Entertainment Tonight , "They were hanging out together. Do I think they're dating? Yes. I don't know if they're like boyfriend-girlfriend. Nowadays, I don't know, people are weird with stuff. So I don't know their 'title,'" she said, using air quotes. "But I mean, they were in St. Barts together hanging out, so to me that's dating. I would call that dating."

She added that she wasn't sure if they had defined the relationship admitting, "I don't know if they've had that talk yet."

Jan. 23, 2016: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner attend the same party in West Hollywood

Jenner and Styles attended a private party celebrating music agent Jeff Azoff's birthday at the Troubadour rock club in West Hollywood, California, on Jan. 23, 2016. Jenner's mom, Kris Jenner , and Styles' stepdad Robin Twist were also in attendance.

According to E! News , the Jenners arrived at the club about an hour after Styles and spent another hour inside before leaving. Styles reportedly left the venue later in the night.

April 8, 2016: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner may have been spotted shopping together in L.A.

A fan claimed on Twitter that Jenner and Styles were seen shopping in Los Angeles together with a group of friends. However, the sighting came just weeks after PEOPLE confirmed Jenner was dating Lakers player Jordan Clarkson and had been for months.

Sept. 1, 2016: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner have dinner in L.A.

Styles and Jenner were spotted on a date in L.A. on Sept. 1, 2016, with an onlooker saying Jenner was "beaming all night." A source told PEOPLE exclusively the following week that, after getting cozy over the holidays, the pair were "rekindling their old romance," and Jenner was "so excited and happy about it." The source added, "She's always cared about Harry."

September 2016: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner are "not officially back together"

Styles and Jenner were rumored to be giving romance another try, but the two were taking things slow according to a source.

The source also said Styles and Jenner were "not officially back together" but were "continuing to talk and see where things go."

Jenner remained "hopeful" about her rekindled relationship with Styles but was also "being more careful this time," added the source.

"He's not going to settle down, and she understands that's just the way he is," said the source. "She really likes him, but her heart's not as invested."

Nov. 2, 2016: Harry Styles attends Kendall Jenner's 21st birthday party

Three of Jenner's rumored love interests showed up for her 21st birthday bash at L.A. hotspot Delilah, and Styles was among those in attendance at the star-studded affair. The guest list also included NBA player Clarkson and rapper Travis Scott (though Scott would begin a relationship with Jenner's younger sister Kylie Jenner just months later).

A source told PEOPLE Jenner wasn't with any particular guy and spent equal time with each of them.

"She worked the room and spent a lot of time with Travis in the beginning, then went to Harry for a while," said the insider.

April 18, 2017: Harry Styles hints that his debut album was inspired by Kendall Jenner

In 2017, the "Adore You" singer had fans buzzing when he seemed to allude to his relationship with Kendall in a Rolling Stone article . While talking about his debut, eponymous album of the same year, he mentioned the woman that inspired him. "She's a huge part of the album," he told the magazine. "Sometimes you want to tip the hat, and sometimes you just want to give them the whole cap … and hope they know it's just for them." Could it be that the songs on the album were about Jenner?

May 6, 2019: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner reunite at the Met Gala

It's not uncommon for celebrities to reunite at fashion's biggest night , but a picture was worth a thousand words when Kendall and Harry were spotted having a conversation inside the event in May 2019. The pair didn't end the night there. In fact, they didn't end the night at all — they joined some other pals and kept the party going well into the next morning, and were spotted leaving an afterparty around 6 a.m.

At the time, a source told PEOPLE that they weren't an item and confirmed that Kendall was still seeing her then-boyfriend, Philadelphia 76ers player Ben Simmons .

The source said of Harry and Kendall, "Harry was her first real relationship, so there is a lot of history there," adding, "but they're just friends."

Dec. 10, 2019: Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner spill their secrets on The Late Late Show

Fans were sent into a tizzy when the pair hung out on camera as Styles filled in for Corden on The Late Late Show and played the ever-so-enlightening game , "Fill Your Guts or Spill Your Guts." The easy chemistry between the two had many wondering if they were still an item or simply really great friends post-relationship.

At one point in the game, after reading the question to herself and admitting, "I'm dying to know this," Jenner asked, "Which songs on your last album were about me?" The audience cheered, but Styles chose to eat cod sperm rather than admit which tracks could be about the TV personality.

Nov. 14, 2022: Kendall Jenner attends Harry Styles' concert in L.A.

Jenner was seen enjoying a night out at Styles' concert with her sister Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber . The women were spotted smiling and dancing to Styles' music from the stands in videos shared on social media by concertgoers.

For the outing, the reality star wore a plunging snakeskin halter top while her sister and Bieber sported all-black looks.

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Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles Fuel Romance Rumors, Soak Up the Sun on a Yacht: Pictures

The model, 20, and the One Direction singer, 21, looked cozy as they soaked up the sun. Jenner showed off her runway-ready body in a bikini, while Styles shielded his shirtless torso under a towel.

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Earlier in the week, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was spotted dining with the boy-bander in Anguilla. The duo, who were first linked back in 2013, hit up a restaurant together on Tuesday, December 29.

A source tells Us Weekly the exes are “hooking up again” now that Styles — who also dated Jenner pal Taylor Swift — has some time off from 1D. Adds another insider: “Now that he has a little hiatus and is on vacation, this is him trying to win her back, and it appears to be working.”

The second source notes that while Styles was the one to call it quits back in 2014, he was drawn back after seeing her in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “All of his friends were saying how hot and amazing she looked,” the source tells Us.

Related: PHOTOS: Kendall rocks the runway

In any case, both seem to be enjoying the R&R — and Jenner in particular could use it. In a recent post on her app and website, she revealed that she was recently hospitalized for exhaustion, and that she was making a conscious effort to relax in the new year.

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Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles PICTURED kissing on luxury yacht ahead of New Year celebrations

The snaps show the pair go into full PDA mode, and it's one of the first times they've been snapped in a steamy clinch

• 11:51, 1 Jan 2016
• Updated 13:32, 1 Jan 2016

Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles have been pictured sharing an intimate embrace ahead of the New Year's celebrations this week.

The pair were snapped kissing and cuddling as they struggled to keep their hands off each other on a sun lounger, smashing rumours once and for all that they're just good friends.

Rumours of a romantic reconciliation between them went into overdrive just days ago after a video emerged of the pair getting very cosy over dinner.

Now the new snaps have sent fans into meltdown, as a bikini-clad Kendall lies over Harry and they appear to share a lengthy kiss.

Kendall and Harry - who were first romantically linked back in 2013 - are holidaying with pals on Caribbean island of Anguilla.

Kendall was snapped in a skimpy bikini and sunglasses, wearing her hair up in a messy ponytail and appearing relaxed and happy as she lounged next to the One Direction singer.

Meanwhile Harry wore loose white swim shorts, and tied his own hair back for the outing.

They weren't alone however, as Harry invited his mum along too - so it must be getting serious.

Anne shared a photo on what appears to be the same luxury yacht last night, signalling they all could have remained onboard for the New Year's Eve celebrations.

It is thought the pair rang in the New Year together on the yacht, and they were certainly in the mood for celebrating.

Fans noticed as well as the pair being overly tactile, they appeared to only have eyes for each other and were seen locked deep in conversation.

While some fans celebrated the happy couple, others were heartbroken.

One devastated fan wrote: "Those pics of Harry and Kendall need to find the exit sign and leave my timeline."

Another wept: "THESE HARRY AND KENDALL PHOTOS ARE RUINING MY NEW YEAR.

The pair first sparked romance rumours in 2013 when they were snapped on a dinner date in Hollywood.

The close friendship ran right through to 2014, as they were eventually pictured on the sliopes together - but whikle they appeared closer than ever, they never confirmed the romance.

Well, there's no denying the chemistry in these photos.

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Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles Just Put Those Romance Rumors Into Overdrive

The romance rumors between Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles are heating up! After causing a frenzy with their recent dinner date in Anguilla on Tuesday night, the two are at it again. The pair looked more than cozy as they soaked up the sun on a yacht together in St. Barts on Thursday. Kendall showed off her fit figure in a bikini while Harry wrapped himself in a towel, and after taking a dip, Harry playfully pulled on Kendall's leg as she tried to climb back onto the boat. They then snuck away to a deck chair and appeared to be cuddling and kissing.

The two were rumored to be dating back in 2013 after stepping out with each other on numerous occasions but never officially confirmed anything. Could it be that the pair is rekindling their supposed romance? See the pictures from their outing here, and then let Harry serenade you with his perfect New Year's Eve performance . Tall

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A Definitive Timeline of Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles' Relationship

Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles have a lot of "History." From vacationing in the Caribbean together to spending time apart, Jenner and Styles constantly keep the public guessing as to what's really going on between them. Now, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that the two are back on after they were spotted on a swanky dinner date in L.A. on Thursday night. To recap, here's everything we know about the on-again, off-again romance between Styles, 22, and Jenner, 20. They grabbed dinner in November 2013 The two shared a low-key dinner at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood and were photographed leaving together in Styles' car. "They're just friends," said a source. Jenner also took a moment to tweet that she was single.

Serious rumors started flying in 2014 The stars were first linked in January 2014 when they were seen going out to dinner and hitting the slopes at Mammoth Mountain in California. (At the time, Styles was 19 and Jenner was 18.) This was the first time they acted overtly couple-y in public. "Kendall snowboarded and Harry skied. They were very cute together. There was a lot of flirting and smiling going on," a source told PEOPLE . "Harry was a gentleman and even offered to carry Kendall's snowboard to the ski lift." Earlier this year, a source told PEOPLE that "things never got serious," despite their obvious connection.

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In December 2015, they vacationed together in Anguilla Fans spotted them enjoying an intimate dinner together, and they were later photographed getting cozy on a yacht. The two appeared to be all smiles as they boated around the island and were even caught kissing.

A few days later, they hopped onto Ellen DeGeneres ' yacht in St. Barts, where they were again spotted looking quite couple-y.

Khloé Kardashian tried to explain her sister's relationship with the One Direction singer, saying that they were, in fact, 'dating' A few days after Styles and Jenner's New Year's getaway, Kardashian addressed their relationship status in an interview. "They were hanging out together. Do I think they're dating? Yes. I don't know if they're like boyfriend-girlfriend. Nowadays, I don't know, people are weird with stuff. So I don't know their 'title,'" she told Entertainment Tonight . But I mean, they were in St. Barts together hanging out, so to me that's dating. I would call that dating."

Same, Khloé. Same.

They went on a casual shopping trip in April 2016 The pair were seen shopping in Los Angeles. That January, after returning from their vacation, they had partied together at music agent Jeff Azoff's birthday celebration.

The two currently appear to be rekindling their romance On Sept. 1, 2016, Styles and Jenner were spotted on a dinner date at L.A. hot spot Tsabel, and an onlooker said that the model "was beaming" all night.

"They're rekindling their old romance and Kendall's so excited and happy about it," the source tells PEOPLE . "She's always cared for Harry."

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Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles Definitely Celebrated New Year's Eve Together

There's an old saying — or one that's as old as season two of The OC — that the way you spend New Year's Eve is how you'll spend the whole year. If there's any truth to that, and there's always truth to The OC , 2016 is going to be the year of #Hendall.

Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner celebrated the last day of the year together on a luxury yacht in St Barth's.

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They whispered sweet nothings. ("I missed you this much." — Harry, probably.)

They wore jaunty hats...

...and matching circle-framed sunglasses.

They bathed in the sun sharing a single lounge chair. (Apparently no matter how luxury the yacht was, there was a shortage of lounge chairs.)

And they brought both of their mothers along for the fun.

Now that's a midnight toast we'd like to see. Where's the long-lens paparazzi when you really need them? (Just kidding, invasion of privacy is bad but witnessing Kendall, Harry, Kris Jenner, and Anne Twist ring in the New Year would be so, so good.)

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All aboard the love boat: Kendall Jenner shares a kiss with former flame Harry Styles as they get VERY cosy on luxury St Barts yacht

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Published: 06:47 EDT, 1 January 2016 | Updated: 22:25 EDT, 1 February 2016

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They sparked rumours of a romantic reconciliation earlier this week when they were spotted by fans at a restaurant in idyllic Anguilla on Tuesday night.

But if there was any doubt over Kendall Jenner , 20, and Harry Styles ', 21, reignited romance they seemed to be put to rest on Thursday when the pair were captured in a romantic clinch as they prepared to ring in the new year with each other's company.

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star was seen lounging on the One Direction singer before leaning in for a kiss as they enjoyed another day together on a luxury yacht in St Barts. 

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Back together? Harry Styles (right, seated) and Kendall Jenner left) fuelled reconciliation rumours on Wednesday after pictures appeared to show them in an intimate clinch during a romantic getaway in St Barts

Like most lovers ringing in the New Year, Harry and Kendall seemed to share a kiss not long after she cuddled into him with her long limbs straddled around him. 

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The brunette seemed to nuzzle his head before resting hers on his chest as they lay out on the sun deck surrounded by friends, who just passed by and didn't distract them from each other for a second. 

Kendall showed off her model body in a tiny pink bikini as the pair relaxed on board, keeping cool in a pair of shades. The reality star's mother Kris Jenner was also spotted joining the fun yacht party, while Harry was spotted with his arm around his mum Anne.

See more of the latest pictures of Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles as they spark romance rumours in St Barts

Hanging out: Kendall and Harry, who previously dated fleetingly according to reports in 2013, seemed comfortable in each other's company

Love is in the air? Kendall rested her head on Harry's with a contented look on her face, before leaning in for a kiss

Getting hot out here: Kendall couldn't keep away from the popular boybander as she nuzzled into his head

The former rumoured couple were first seen enjoying a romantic dinner at Blanchards restaurant on another Caribbean Island, earlier this week, just days after Harry embarked on a hiatus from the chart-topping pop group. 

The high-profile pair were first rumoured to be dating back in 2013 when they were spotted enjoying a string of outings together. 

In an interview with the band in the same year, dubbed 1D Day to promote third album Midnight Memories, Piers Morgan asked Harry: 'Are you dating Kendall Jenner, yes or no?'

Meeting the parents: Harry slung an arm around his mum Anne as he soaked in his surroundings while Kendall's mother Kris Jenner was also spotted on board the yacht on Thursday 

Cute couple: The pair couldn't stay away from each other despite being joined by a number of pals

Going under cover: Harry pulled a towel off the lounger so they two could have some privacy away from their friends

Something to hide? The duo hid behind one of their navy blue beach towels as things got steamy on the sun lounger

Cuddles: The duo sought comfort in one another and she rested her head on his chest and neck at one time

New Year's kiss? The model and singer shared numerous kisses and hugs as they waited to ring in 2016

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The singer tentatively replied: 'I mean, we went out for dinner, but no. I guess.' 

Pushing for more, Piers continued: 'Did I hear in Los Angeles, a hot date? Budding romance?' while a flustered Harry responded: 'Dunno', before a male voice off-camera shouted 'move on! move on!' 

Prompting Harry to say: 'Yeah, let's move on shall we?'

Defending his probing, the journalist said: 'It's supposed to be tough questions.

This is the life: The pair were in a world of their own despite being surrounded by mutual pals

Pensive: The duo looked out to sea as they prepared to ring in 2016 together

Playful: They spent time playing games as they passed the time at sea

 Distracted: Thought there were plenty of people around them, they seemed only concerned with each other

Well red: Kendall showed off her exquisite figure in a skimpy bikini on the boat as she went to enjoy a selection of carby treats

Wonder what they're talking about? Kendall, wrapped in a slinky kimono, chatted to the tattooed pop star under the beaming sun

Cooling off: Harry sipped from a cold drink as they pair chatted in the beaming sunshine

Rest and relaxation: Harry played on his phone as Kendall lounged on his chest during the boat trip

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'You're boring,' the unknown voice jokingly interjected.

But despite all the speculation, the pair never went on to officially announce a relationship, instead they insisted they were just friends. 

Though their romance was thought to be fleeting, they certainly seemed comfortable in each other's company on the holiday and flirted outrageously in the pictures.

Kendall bit down on her lip as Harry grabbed her by the wrists and rocked her back and forth. 

Wild: Kendall paired her pink bikini top with leopard print bottoms as she hit the water with pals

In a world of their own: Harry and Kendall only had eyes for each other despite holidaying with friends

Just the two of us: Kendall couldn't take her eyes off her handsome former beau, who she was first linked with in 2013

Inked: The One Direction star showed off his extensive tattoo collection as he stripped down to swimming shorts and shades

Caught her attention: Top model Kendall giggled as Harry entertained her with a story

Leaning in: There wasn't much room for talking though as the pair resumed their kissing and cuddling

What stunner: Kendall showed off her model figure in her tiny two-piece as she topped up her tan

Blissful: The reality star couldn't hide her smile as she relaxed side by side with the Brit singer

Happy New Year: It looked as thought the pair were planning to see in 2016 together

It's not also not a pure coincidence that the famous duo are catching up after so many years, because Kendall's model BFF Gigi Hadid, 20, is currently dating Harry's ex-bandmate Zayn Malik, 22.

Their circles have seemed to overlapped many times over the years, with Harry also previously being linked to their mutual pal Cara Delevingne in September 2013. 

Kendall's mother Kris Jenner has also been holidaying St Barts recently, while Harry's bandmates are in the UK enjoying the early throes of their new-found freedom.

Super close: Despite not being seen together for awhile, Kendall and Harry have remained close since first being spotted on a date in 2013

Four's a crowd? The pair's pals didn't seem to mind the PDA from the cute couple

What's going on? Despite all the speculation, the pair never went on to officially announce a relationship back in 2013, instead they insisted they were just friends

Is this it? The pair may be kicking off 2016 as a couple after their romantic holiday together

Love boat: The pair barely left each other's side during the day at sea in St Barts 

Getting comfy: Kendall lounged on Harry as she showed off her figure in her pretty pink bikini 

Getting steamy: Though their romance was thought to be fleeting, they certainly seemed comfortable in each other's company on the holiday and flirted outrageously in the pictures

And relax: After a hugely busy year with his band Harry looked delighted to have some downtime with his pals

Exciting year ahead: As One Direction prepare for their extended hiatus next year, Harry will have more free time to spend with Kendall 

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Here's What Happened With Kendall Jenner And Harry Styles' Relationship

They're undisputedly two of the most beautiful people in the world, and frequently run in the same A-list Hollywood circles, so it makes total sense that Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles were a thing, even if their relationship was short-lived. 

As Grazia notes, the supermodel and former One Direction star were first linked back in 2013 and their initial dalliance was actually the beginning of Styles being linked with several Victoria's Secret Angels, including Sara Sampaio and Georgia Fowler. 

In the years since their romantic relationship ended, Jenner and Styles have remained close friends, memorably crossing paths at the 2019 Met Gala and even hosting a glamorous after party together. As Page Six reported, the fiesta was totally spontaneous, with an insider admitting, "The party came together very last minute. This was expected to be Harry and Kendall and a few close friends, but it became a huge group of A-listers." And evidently, there's still love between these two. 

Harry and Kendall were romantically linked for several years

The duo stepped out in public together again at the British Fashion Awards in London in December 2014, following it up with a New Year's vacation in Mammoth, California. An eyewitness described them as "very cute" and confirmed there was "a lot of flirting" going on. 

A couple years later, model Kendall Jenner and former boybander Harry Styles were snapped taking a vacation together, snuggling up on a yacht, and enjoying more intimate date nights. "They have acted like a couple," a source advised at the time. "They look very cozy and happy." During a New Year's 2016 celebration in St. Barts, an insider revealed Styles always fancied Jenner and was simply waiting for the right time to pursue a relationship with her.

According to People , following his highly publicized relationship with Taylor Swift in 2017, Styles was linked to Jenner again after the two were spotted sharing a romantic meal together and leaving the restaurant in his car in December 2019.

Although a source clarified they were "just friends" at the time and the "Keeping up with the Kardashians" star reiterated her single status, the rumor mill went into overdrive.

Kendall and Harry remain close friends

If anyone was confused and on the fence about if Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner were an item, the model's older sister Khloe Kardashian confirmed the coupling in 2016. "Do I think they're dating? Yes," Khloe told Entertainment Tonight  Kevin Frazier at the time. "I don't know if they're like boyfriend-girlfriend. Nowadays I don't know. People are weird with stuff. So, I don't know their title. But I mean, they were in St. Barts together hanging out, so to me that's dating."

Styles himself also seemed to hint at Jenner being the inspiration behind his 2017 debut album during a Rolling Stone interview, stating, "She's a huge part of the album," but by the release of the project, the relationship was already over. The former couple reunited twice in 2019, first at the Met Gala and then while appearing on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," per Entertainment Weekly . 

That same year, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the two remained on excellent terms, noting, "Harry and Kendall are great friends and always have been." Although both of them remain super busy, so they don't hang out that often, the insider revealed, "When they do, they always have a blast. It's an easy, super chill friendship." 

As Glamour magazine notes, in 2021, Kris Jenner finally confirmed once and for all the duo had indeed been an item, during a virtual appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" – as if we didn't already know. 

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The 2010s romance between Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles was a moment, but in the years that have followed, whether as secret lovers or just friends, the two have continued to share a special kind of chemistry.

Jenner was one of the singer's first serious partners and frequent muse, while Styles was the supermodel's sweet musician boyfriend of her late teen years. The two first began their romance toward the end of 2013, before opting to amicably remain friends several years later.

Now, following Styles's and Jenner's recent breakups with their respective partners, Olivia Wilde and Devin Booker , the two have reconnected and reportedly leaned on one another once again, demonstrating that their bond is still alive and well (and may even return to being something more).

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Below, look back on the supermodel and singer's young love, and watch this space for updates surrounding their potential reconciliation.

November 14, 2022: Jenner attends Styles's concert.

Jenner happily supports Styles at a concert in Los Angeles, where the supermodel is captured dancing to the singer's music on the stands beside best friend Hailey Bieber and sister Kylie Jenner.

Videos shared by fans on social media seem to show Styles blowing Jenner a kiss during his performance of "Love of My Life," which is speculated to be about her.

December 10, 2019: They make a joint appearance on The Late Late Show .

The exes demonstrate their effortless, lasting chemistry via a joint appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden , during which the two play the popular game Fill Your Guts or Spill Your Guts.

Per the game's rules, the two interrogate one another with a series of uncomfortable questions—including one about which songs from Styles's 2017 album were specifically about Jenner—which they either truthfully answer or pass to taste a selection of unappetizing foods.

The flirting is enough to make you blush.

May 6, 2019: They hang out at the Met Gala.

The two interact closely with one another throughout the annual fashion event, and are later spotted leaving an after-party together with friends at 6 a.m. the next morning, according to sources .

Their public reunion sparks rumors of a potential rekindled romance—though according to a People insider, the two are still not an item. "Harry was her first real relationship, so there is a lot of history there," the source says at the time, adding, "but they're just friends."

April 18, 2017: Styles confirms Jenner is his muse.

In a feature with Rolling Stone , the singer reveals that now-ex Jenner was a direct source of inspiration for his May 2017 debut studio album. "She's a huge part of the album," he tells the magazine, while sweetly adding, "Sometimes you want to tip the hat, and sometimes you just want to give them the whole cap … and hope they know it's just for them."

November 2, 2016: Styles celebrates Jenner's 21st birthday.

The singer is spotted at Jenner's star-studded birthday bash at Delilah in Los Angeles, where Jenner's other rumored ex Jordan Clarkson is also in attendance .

September 1, 2016: They go on a dinner date as friends.

Jenner and Styles—who broke up some time earlier this year—are spotted out together again for a dinner date in Los Angeles, where Jenner is reportedly "beaming all night."

Their outing sparks rumors that the two may be rekindling a relationship, but a source later tells People that they are "not officially back together" and just "continuing to talk and see where things go."

The insider adds that while Jenner is "hopeful" about rekindling a relationship with Styles, she is also acting more cautious. "He's not going to settle down and she understands that's just the way he is," the source says. "She really likes him, but her heart's not as invested."

December 29, 2015–January 2, 2016: They ring in their second New Year's together.

The two are spotted getting cozy aboard several yachts throughout a Caribbean holiday vacation. "There has been a lot of flirting, touching and snuggling going on," an onlooker tells People . " They have acted like a couple. They look very cozy and happy."

"New Year's worked out perfect, and [Harry] loved it," another source says of the trip—adding that while the two have never been serious before this point, Styles was always attracted Jenner and has been "waiting for a chance to spend more time with her again."

Days later on January 7, Jenner's elder sister Khloé Kardashian seemingly confirms that the two are an item in some way. In an exclusive with Entertainment Tonight , she tells the outlet that she bets that the two of them are dating, even though she isn't sure whether Jenner and Styles have actually had "that talk" yet.

"They were hanging out together. Do I think they're dating? Yes. I don't know if they're, like, boyfriend-girlfriend," Kardashian says. "Nowadays, I don't know, people are weird with stuff. So I don't know their 'title,'" she adds with air quotes. "But I mean, they were in St. Barts together hanging out, so to me that's dating. I would call that dating."

January 1, 2014: They bond on the slopes.

Jenner and Styles ring in the new year alongside friends with a ski trip in Mammoth, California, where they reportedly spend a lot of one-on-one time together. The two are not yet officially together at this point, but according to onlookers, an evident attraction is there.

"Kendall snowboarded and Harry skied. They were very cute together. There was a lot of flirting and smiling going on," a source tells People . "Harry was a gentleman and even offered to carry Kendall's snowboard to the ski lift."

November 20, 2013: They first spark rumors of a romance.

For their first captured night out, an 18-year-old Jenner and 19-year-old Styles are photographed in the singer's car following a date night at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood. The dinner spurs the first rumors of a romance, though Jenner later clarifies on Twitter that she is, indeed, still single. "They're just friends," a People source also claims at the time.

Though, several weeks later, on December 1, 2014, they are spotted again together with friend Cara Delevingne at the British Fashion Awards held at the London Coliseum.

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Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner Share a Sweet Moment Inside the 2019 Met Gala

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Amid the fairytale princess gowns, chandeliers and sparkles of the  2019 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala , a true moment appeared to unfold between Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles.

In an adorable photo taken inside the star-studded event, Jenner beamed out a giant smile while being reunited with the One Direction heartthrob, who was serving as co-chair of this year's gala.

Styles, 25, looked just as thrilled to see the model and reality star in her orange feathered gown, grinning and placing his hand on her waist as the two caught up.

Jenner, 23, was attending the event with her famous family, including sister Kylie , who also wore a feather ensemble, while Styles rocked a sheer black Gucci top, high-waisted pants and a pearl teardop earring.

The pair have sparked dating rumors on and off since 2013, when they were spotted driving away together after a visit to West Hollywood hot spot, Craig’s.

In 2015, they were snapped getting cozy on a yacht during a sun-filled vacation in St. Barts, and the following year a source described the pair as being “super touchy feely ” during a lunch date in Los Angeles.

Following the lunch, another source said there was nothing romantic going on between the pair. “Nothing was ever going on with them. They hang out a lot,” the source said.

Jenner was also seen cheering on Styles at the final show of his Harry Styles: Live on Tour world trek in Inglewood, California, last June.

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Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner Spending New Year’s on Ellen’s Yacht Doesn’t Mean They’re Dating

Whatever you did for New Year’s—however raucous and well-attended your party was, however thrilling it was to stand with a million other people as 2016 descended upon Times Square—it cannot compare to how Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner, two young people of impossible beauty and wealth, spent their holiday. Because they were on a yacht in St. Barth’s with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi for at least part of it. You can’t beat that, can you? Don’t even bother trying to compare! Seeing the wonder in your child’s eyes as he or she, finally old enough to stay up until midnight, first realized the bittersweet cheer of time groaning on? Nope, not as good as a yacht in St. Barth’s. A romantic evening with a special somebody, all fluttery with champagne and possibility, when it began to feel like you maybe want to spend every coming year twined up together, until the end of it all? Sorry, did you hear the part about Ellen?

So, Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner had a pretty great New Year’s. But! Their being on that yacht together: What does that mean ? Are they an item? Naturally, photos of the pair on this fabled yacht have been swirling around the Internet for a few days now, like leftover confetti in the wind, and have set people speculating. For good enough reason. In the photos, Styles and Jenner seem to share a certain intimacy, a familiarity, that could suggest a romantic relationship. But! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, as we always tend to do.

People magazine, probably as reliable an outlet for truth in these matters as exists these days, quotes a source who says that this was just a friendly trip to Ellen’s yacht. “Harry also vacationed with friends, so it wasn't just a romantic vacation for Harry and Kendall,” the source tells the magazine, which traces Styles and Kendall’s friendship to a meeting two years ago. Apparently Styles did invite Jenner on the New Year’s vacation, she flying in from Los Angeles, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything. Just because you invite someone to hang out on Ellen and Portia’s yacht off the coast of an exclusive, celebrity-filled Caribbean island for New Year’s doesn’t mean you want to date them.

Maybe this was just a friendly hang. Why a middle-aged married couple was hanging out with a 21-year-old boy-band member and a 20-year-old socialite/model on a yacht over New Year’s is really anyone’s guess. But if People ’s source is to be believed, we at least know that there was no hanky-panky going on between the boy-bander and the socialite/model. Or, at least, that hanky-panky wasn’t the express purpose of the trip. Hanky-panky may have occurred—the source does not strictly say that it didn’t—but whatever did or didn’t happen, this was not intended, solely, to be a romantic getaway.

That’s what we know at the moment. From our pitiful remove, anyway. As we stare longingly through our super-binoculars, spying on these happy angels from all the way up here in the frigid north. These pretty and fabulous young people frolic in the realms of mystery, their hearts and minds unknown to us chattering nobodies, their bodies warmed by a fuller, kinder sun than what shines its dim rays on us. Maybe up close everything makes sense—in proximity, it’s clear just where Harry and Kendall stand in relation to one another. But we’ll probably never know that closeness. Not most of us, anyway. So we guess on, like yachts against the current, borne back ceaselessly into our caste.

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Harry Styles And Kendall Jenner Had A Very Revealing Dinner Date

Off a yacht and into the deep end, because Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner had a dinner date and went in on disclosing some home truths.

Taking over from James Corden to play host on the Late Late Show , Harry invited his long-time pal Kendall to have a second swing at the show's “Spill Your Guts” feature, which sees contestants having to answer some invasive, all-revealing questions or eating some obscure delicacies like salmon smoothie or the I' m A Celeb -style animal genitalia.

Naturally, conversation quickly turned to the pair's pre-existing relationship with Kendall asking the question — as written by the show's producers — “Which songs on your last album were about me?”

Harry evidently did not see the question coming and hid his face in his manicured hands immediately, before tucking a napkin in his Gucci collar and gnawing down on some cod sperm. “What are we doing?” he laughed as he struggled with the forfeit.

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Other awkward questions that saw the pair reaching for the plate and not giving the truth was Harry asking Kendall: “You're the highest paid supermodel in the world, who is the most unlikeable supermodel in the world?” Ever the professional, Kendall admitted that she has the answer but avoided sharing it and immediately sipped at her unpalatable salmon smoothie. Next, Kendall went on to ask Harry to rank the music of his One Direction peers’ solo efforts but the 25-year-old musician instead opted to chew down on a giant water scorpion.

With their tête-à-tête complete, the pair headed over to the Late Late Show sofa to be joined by Tracee Ellis-Ross to continue the question time. As host, Harry led the conversation and produced a photograph of Kendall in her teenage years holding a One Direction sign and demanded context on the photograph, with the 23-year-old model admitting that she had been “asked” to make the sign, rather than having made it off her own back as a serious Directioner. Okay Kendall, if you insist.

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Crew members of the Bayesian superyacht which sank off the coast of Italy told how they ‘were walking on the walls’ of the tilted ship to ‘save who we could’.

An investigation is underway into how the luxury vessel went down near Sicily, killing seven people including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.

Matthew Griffiths, 22, was on watch duty when the storm hit and told prosectors how he ‘woke the captain up when the wind was blowing at 20 knots,’ according to Italy’s Ansa news agency.

‘He ordered to wake everyone else up. I then stored away the pillows and plants , closed the windows of the sitting room in the bow and some hatches.’

He continued that the ship ’tilted and we fell into the water. We were then able to climb back on and we tried to save those we could.’

The captain managed to rescue ‘the little girl and her mother’, he added, thought to be a reference to yacht guest Charlotte Golunski, 36, who was earlier reported to have held her one-year-old daughter’s head above the water to save her.

Prosecutors in Italy have opened in a wide investigation into the circumstances of the sinking.

The ship’s captain, New Zealander James Cutfield, is under investigation for possible manslaughter and culpable shipwreck charges.

Tim Parker Eaton, the engineer who was in charge of securing the yacht’s engine room, and Matthew Griffith, are under investigation for the same possible charges, their lawyer said.

Lawyer Mario Scopesi said: ‘The profile of their possible responsibilities is still unclear, as the investigation has just started.’

He added that both Parker Eaton and Griffith left Italy on Wednesday, along with Cutfield and the rest of the crew.

Under the Italian legal system, no guilt is implied with an individual being officially under investigation and it does not mean there will be formal charges to follow.

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Investigators are focusing on how a sailing vessel deemed ‘unsinkable’ by its manufacturer, Italian shipyard Perini Navi, sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.

Prosecutors said the sinking was ‘extremely rapid’ and could have been due to a ‘downburst’ – a localized, powerful wind that descends from a thunderstorm and spreads out rapidly on hitting the ground.

All crew members survived except for the chef, but six passengers were trapped in the yacht’s hull and died.

The captain’s lawyer Aldo Mordiglia said of his client: ‘He just exercised his right to remain silent, probably prosecutors were expecting that.’

Mr Mordiglia added that the captain’s legal team has just been named and needs time to work on his defensive strategy.

The Bayesian is expected to be raised from the seabed costing at least £15 million in order to find more clarity on what led to the disaster.

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Never Forget Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner's PDA-Filled Yacht Vacation

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There's a reason why  Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles ' joint appearance on  The Late Late Show went so swimmingly. 

The singer filled in for  James Corden as a guest host on Tuesday's episode, during which he and the  Keeping Up With the Kardashians  star played Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts . During the segment, Kendall agreed to rank her siblings according to their parenting skills, while Harry opted to consume cod sperm  rather than answer her question of which songs on his last album are about her.

Kendall, 24, and Harry, 25, go way back and have occasionally sparked dating rumors on and off since 2013. Over the New Year's holiday in 2016, the two got cozy on a luxury yacht while vacationing together  in St. Barts. The two were also joined by Ellen DeGeneres  and wife  Portia De Rossi .

"Why are they a good match? Well, they're both super hot, super great, sweet people," Kendall's sister Khloe Kardashian later told E! News . "And if I'm on a yacht in St. Barts if I'm—how old is she, 20? He's 20?—hey, I ain't mad at you, Kenny. Do your thing, girl!"

See photos from Kendall and Harry's Caribbean vacation:

The two show some PDA a yacht in St. Barts.

The two enjoy some R&R.

Kendall stunned in a white bikini.

The two gaze at the sea.

The  One Direction singer grabs the reality star's foot playfully.

The reality star climbs aboard, with little help from the singer...

The reality star shows off her trim figure in a crimson two-piece.

The reality star adjusts her bikini top.

The reality star covers up in the wind.

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi join the reality star and  One Direction singer, who have sparked romance rumors for two years, for lunch on a yacht in St. Barts on New Year's Day.

Weeks later, Kendall and Harry attended a private party  at the Troubadour rock club in West Hollywood with her mother Kris Jenner . The two appeared to cool things off for a few months. In April 2016, a source told E! News that they were "hanging out again," but were not "officially dating."

In January 2018, Kendall attended Harry's concert in Los Angeles with friends and was spotted dancing and giving him a standing ovation .

This past May, the two rumored exes were all smiles as they  reunited at the 2019 Met Gala .

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The Kalmykia Republic, Russia

The capital city of Kalmykia republic: Elista .

The Kalmykia Republic - Overview

The Republic of Kalmykia is a federal subject of Russia located in the very south-east of the European part of the country, part of the Southern Federal District. Elista is the capital city of the region.

The population of Kalmykia is about 268,000 (2022), the area - 74,731 sq. km.

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29 March, 2018 / Buddhist temple in Elista - one of the largest in Europe .

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History of Kalmykia

In ancient times, the territory of Kalmykia was inhabited by representatives of many tribes and nations (Cimmerians, Scythians, Sarmatians, Huns, Pechenegs, Polovtsy). This area was the center of one of the earliest state formations in Eastern Europe - Khazaria, which had a profound influence on the history of Europe and Asia.

In the 13th century, this territory came under the control of the Golden Horde. After the collapse of the Golden Horde, Nogai tribes roamed here. The ancestors of the Kalmyks were western Mongols (Oirat), who came from Dzungaria. In 1608-1609, they first took the oath of allegiance to the Russian tsar. From the middle of the 17th century, they began to populate the area between the Don and the Volga rivers and founded the Kalmyk Khanate.

The Kalmyk Khanate achieved its greatest power during the reign of Ayuka Khan (1669-1724). Ayuka Khan firmly defended the southern borders of Russia, fought against the Crimean and Kuban Tatars, Kazakhs, mountaineers of the North Caucasus.

During the reign of Khan Donduk-Dashi (1741-1761), the Russian imperial government began a policy of limiting the Khan’s power, Russian landowners and peasants began the colonization of Kalmyk land. Under these conditions, the idea of returning to the historical homeland (Dzungaria) spread among the Kalmyks. At that time, Dzungaria was under the rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

January 5, 1771, the Kalmyks who lived along the left bank of the Volga began their journey to Central Asia. This migration became a national tragedy. More than 100,000 Kalmyks died in battles, from wounds, cold, hunger, diseases, etc. In October 1771, Catherine II abolished the Kalmyk Khanate.

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The Kalmyks who remained in Russia continued to participate in the country’s wars against external enemies. They retained their Lamaist Buddhist religion and their semi-nomadic life. The word “kalmyk” in Turkish means “remnant” referring to those who stayed behind.

In 1920, the Kalmyk Autonomous Region was proclaimed. As a result of the Civil War, the Kalmyk nation was split. Don Kalmyks, who participated in the White movement, emigrated to Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, France and other countries. In 1935, the Kalmyk Autonomous Region was reorganized into the Kalmyk Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

During the Second World War, in the summer of 1942, a significant part of Kalmykia was occupied by German troops. By January 1943, the Soviet army liberated the territory of the republic. In December 1943, the Kalmyks were deported to Siberia. It was a punishment for mass resistance to Soviet authorities and the fight against the Red Army.

The deportation became a national catastrophe. About 98,000 Kalmyks were deported and more than 40,000 died in exile in 1943-1950. The deportation of the Kalmyk people automatically led to the elimination of national autonomy. In 1944, the Kalmyk Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic ceased to exist. In 1956, the Kalmyks were rehabilitated. Kalmyk autonomy was restored in 1958 but not in its former borders.

In the early 1990s, the Kalmyks sought independence but abandoned their separatist intentions in 1994. February 20, 1992, the Supreme Soviet of the Kalmyk SSR adopted a resolution on renaming of the region to the Republic of Kalmykia. In 1993, the first President of Kalmykia was elected. In 2009, the 400th anniversary of voluntary entering of Kalmyk people into the Russian state was celebrated.

Landscapes of the Kalmykia Republic

Kalmykia scenery

Author: Dvornikov Mikhail

River in Kalmykia

Author: Stanislav Tikhonov

Sunset in Kalmykia

Author: Moskaluk Vitaly

Kalmykia - Features

The region is located in the zones of steppes, semi-deserts and deserts. The length of the territory from north to south - 458 km, from west to east - 423 km.

The climate is continental. Summers are hot and very dry, winters are with little snow, sometimes very cold. The average January temperatures range from -7 to -12 degrees Celsius, the average July temperature are +23-26 degrees Celsius.

Kalmykia has the hottest summers in Russia, along with the Volgograd region. July 12, 2010, air warmed up to +45,4 degrees Celsius in the village of Utta - this is a record for the air temperature in Russia. The annual precipitation is 210-340 mm.

According to the 2010 census, the national composition of the population is the following: Kalmyks (57.4%), Russians (32.2%), Dargins (2.7%), Kazakhs (1.7%). The largest population center is the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia - Elista, which is home to over a third of the population of the region (104,400). In addition to Elista, there are only two more towns in the republic (Gorodovikovsk and Lagan), each with a population of about 10,000 people.

The economic potential of Kalmykia is underdeveloped. The most important part of the economy of the republic is its agro-industrial complex. The basis of the agricultural sector of Kalmykia is livestock (beef cattle, meat and fine-wooled sheep breeding). Due to the prevalence of zones of strong winds, the republic has significant wind energy resources.

Attractions of Kalmykia

Today, the culture of the Kalmykia Republic is connected primarily with the culture of the Kalmyk people - the only people in Europe who traditionally profess Buddhism.

Rich cultural and historical heritage of the region is represented by numerous archaeological sites. There are a lot of burial mounds made by various nomadic peoples. In general, there are more than 230 historical and cultural monuments, about 200,000 archaeological sites on the territory of Kalmykia.

The main attraction of Kalmykia is the city of Elista. The capital of the region impresses with its unusual Buddhist flavor and amazing buildings, among which the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni stands out (the largest Buddhist temple in Europe).

The main natural attraction is Bolshoye Yashaltinskoe Lake - a large salt lake located in Yashaltinsky district, between the villages of Berezovskoye and Solyonoye. The area of the lake is about 40 square kilometers. It has a unique balneological potential.

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Egrets in Kalmykia

Author: Paul Bykov

Road in the Kalmyk steppe

Author: Kochergin Valery

Archaeological excavations in Kalmykia

Author: Pavel Nikolaev

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Elista is the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia which is the only Buddhist nation in Europe. In addition to its Buddhist temples, Elista is famous for being a Chess City, which was a dream of Kalmykia's previous chess-loving president. The city is located in the middle of the steppe and most easily visited by bus from Volgograd or Astrakhan .

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