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In memoriam Jaan Tooming 28.03.1946- 5.04.2024
The director and actor Jaan Tooming, who considered Finno-Ugric ways of thinking important to Estonians, has passed away. Inspired by the work of Uku Masing, he reflected these thoughts in his theatre productions.
'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood' nominated for international awards
The Estonian-made and co-produced documentary film ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’, or ‘Savvusanna sõsarad’ in South Estonian has received much international attention. The movie, directed by Anna …
Estonian Language Board presented proposals regarding Seto, Võro
In May, the Estonian Language Board suggested eight proposals regarding the legal status of the South Estonian languages, Võro and Seto.
XIII Youth Song Festival
The XIII Estonian Youth Song Festival “Holy is the Land” took place in the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds from 30 June to 2 July. The …
Finnish town Kuhmo selected as Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2023
This marks the first time that the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture will be located in Finland. Kuhmo expects the title to boost cultural tourism in the region and to support the preservation and revitalization of languages and cultural heritage across the wider Finno-Ugric world.
Estonia's Soomaa region dugout boat culture added to UNESCO protection list
This is Estonia's fifth entry on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list and the first which is described as urgently in need of safeguarding.
Mulgimaa passes on the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture to Udmurtia
At the closing ceremony of the Finno-Ugric Year of Culture, participants will be addressed by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Minister of Culture Tiit Terik.
Mulgimaa passes on the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture to Udmurtia
The year of Abja-Paluoja, the historic capital of Mulgimaa, as the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, is drawing to a close. On 27 November, the baton …
TMW 2021: Fenno-Ugria Night is coming in a week! Who is performing?
The night also represents a bridge between TMW and the Finno-Ugrian Days, an event that introduces Finno-Ugric peoples, set to take place in October.
Video and photos: Abja-Paluoja celebrated with the Finno-Ugric peoples at the Mulgi party
According to Ave Grenberg, the main organizer of the party, the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture awarded to Abja-Paluoja has significantly increased both national …
Watch Live: VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples final sessions
The VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples continues Friday, its final day, and the final sessions plus the closing ceremony can be watched live on ERR News, together with simultaneous translation into English, from 10.00 a.m. Estonian time.
Video greeting from President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö
Video greeting from President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö to the World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples held on 16–18 June 2021 Honourable representatives of Finno-Ugric …