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105th anniversary celebrations of Komi Republic postponed by Ukrainian drones
The Komi Republic was preparing to celebrate the republic’s 105th anniversary on 22 August with great pomp and ceremony, which is somewhat surprising, as several …
Linguist Evgeny Tsypanov published a Komi-language book
In recent years, there have been reports from the Russian Federation that there is no longer any funding available to support publications in national languages …
Komi language learned less and less
Experts from the Ministry of Education of the Komi Republic noted that, of the republic’s 96,000 pupils, 1,890 (3 per cent of the total number …
Komi Voityr: municipal reform undermines Komi interests
Before the State Council of the Komi Republic adopted the draft law on the transition of local governments to a single-tier system of governance, Komi …
Critics see centralisation in Komi municipal reform
The deputies of the Komi Republic adopted a resolution by a large majority to transition from a two-tier to a single-tier system of local government. …
Komi Republic plagued by economic and environmental problems
News from the Komi Republic in April and May have pointed to a steadily deteriorating economic situation in the republic, as well as increasingly widespread …
Winners of Ilmapuu Award 2026: Vote Ekaterina Kuznetsova and Komi Nikolai Kuznetsov
Since 2010, the Kindred Peoples’ Programme has presented the Ilmapuu Award to recognise individuals whose civic initiatives have contributed to the preservation of the cultural …
Komi Language and Writing Day celebrated by Komi Republic
On 17 May, the Republic of Komi celebrated Komi Language and Literature Day. The republic’s leaders congratulated the residents of Komi, emphasising the importance of the Komi language and noting that the celebration was part of the Year of Ethnic Unity proclaimed by the President of Russia.
Vikerraadio online dictation won by Nikolai Kuznetsov
On Mother Tongue Day, 13 March, 8,451 entries were submitted to 19th annual Vikerraadio online dictation contest within a half-hour period. Of these, 71 were …
All-Russian "Tourism Cities" competition won by Syktyvkar and Salekhard
The national cultures of the Finno-Ugric peoples have been skillfully harnessed to serve the tourism industry in the Russian Federation. Thus, Syktyvkar, the capital of …
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Komi
An analysis by the editors of the exile publication Komi Daily on those killed in the war shows how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting the future of the region.
In memoriam Aleksei Beznosikov (1947-2026)
Aleksei Beznosikov (31 January 1947 – 14 February 2026), a public and political figure in the Komi Republic, has passed away. In the 1990s, he …