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The International Finno-Ugric Student Conference (IFUSCO) took place at the University of Helsinki from 11–15 May. This is an annual event that brings together students, activists, and young researchers interested in Uralic languages and peoples. This year marked the 41st time that IFUSCO was organised, with approximately 140 participants, most of whom attended in person.

The Estonian National Museum (ENM) has opened an exhibition titled “The Peoples of the Northern Forests” at the Finnish Hunting Museum in Riihimäki, Finland. Opening …

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.

The Karelian Cultural Society celebrated its 120th anniversary in Helsinki on 10-12 April 2026. The celebrations included a reception at the town hall, a Karelian disco and the Society's annual meeting.

The second call for cultural and educational projects under the Kindred People’s Programme is open. The deadline for the applications is 7 May 2026, 11:59 …

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.

The Tartu branch of the Finnish Institute has move to Tampere House at the beginning of this year, turning the building into a broader centre for Finnish culture. At the beginning of 2026, the Ainola Centre has begun operating there.

At the end of the year, several searches were conducted in the regions of the Russian Federation among defenders of the rights of indigenous peoples. …

In 2025, the Science Awards of Kindred Peoples’ Programme were presented to Saami scholar Berit-Ellen Juuso and Komi researcher Maria Fedina.

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, …

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.

Professor Emerita, linguist Raija Bartens (1933-2025) died at the age of 91 on 5 March 2025 in her hometown Göttingen, Germany. Raija Bartens graduated in …