Finno-Ugric peoples
Issue 18 of "Alkukoti" published
On 12 April, the 18th issue of Alkukoti ("Homeland"), a Finnish-language magazine introducing Finno-Ugric peoples, their languages, and cultures, was presented at the M.A. Castrén Society’s premises in Helsinki.
Kindred Peoples' Day celebrations in full swing
This year’s Kindred Peoples’ Days, with the slogan “Ida-Viru – our Ingria,” are ongoing. Since Narva is the cultural capital of the Finno-Ugric peoples, our …
Lennart Meri Waterfowl Fund Scholarship Competition open for applications
Fenno-Ugria Foundation has announced the 2025 Lennart Meri Waterfowl Fund Scholarship Competition with a deadline of 18 September 2024.
Book on Finno-Ugric peoples by Fenno-Ugria and Argo is out
In the book “Soomeugrilased eestlaste pilgu läbi” (Finno-Ugric peoples through the eyes of Estonians), published in collaboration between Fenno-Ugria and Argo Publishing, Estonian researchers and …
Fenno-Ugria at Paide Opinion Festival 2025
The cultural diversity panel took place on 9 August from 6 to 7.30 p.m. Fenno-Ugria panel “Success stories and different experiences of integration in Finland, …
Fenno-Ugria summer school 2025
Fenno-Ugria's summer school 2025 took place in Narva-Jõesuu. At the same were the Ingrian Song Festival and the ESTO Festival.
Lennart Meri's "Silverwhite" presented in a high-profile event
On 28 May, Lennart Meri‘s book “Silverwhite” was presented at the British Embassy in Pirita-Kose. The book was translated into English by Adam Cullen and …
New issue of Alkukoti published
The 17th issue of Alkukoti, an annual magazine published by Sukukansojen ystävat ry, was published at the beginning of April. After a break, the association of friends of Finno-Ugric Peoples in Finland has published a substantial issue, including several articles from Estonia.
III Conference of Finno-Ugric Writers took place in Khanty-Mansiysk
The conference took place on 19-23 May and was expected to attract nearly 200 participants: writers, publishers, literary scholars, linguists, librarians, ethnologists. All the Finno-Ugric …
Launch of 'The Waterfowl People' in York: report
Fenno-Ugria's travelling exhibition 'The Waterfowl People' was launched at the Spring Lange Building in the University of York on 8 May. Project manager Patrick O'Rourke reports on the festive launch.
Opening of exhibition 'The Waterfowl People' in York
On 8 May at 15:00 GMT, Fenno-Ugria will host the opening of the poster exhibition ‘The Waterfowl People’ at the University of York in the …
In memoriam Arnold Rüütel (1928-2024)
The deceased President of the Republic of Estonia will go down in the history of our country as a statesman who was one of the …