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Fenno-Ugria representative participated in UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York
Fenno-Ugria's vice-chairman Sven-Erik Soosaar reports on his participation as a member of the Estonian delegation in the 24th UNPFII session in New York.
Tallinn Music Week again in 2026
Tallinn Music Week 2025 is over and the Fenno-Ugria Night once again offered a wide variety of musical experiences. For the tenth time, unique 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 …
Soviet soldiers who killed Hungarians are now honoured
On 14 November, the most important information channel of the Komi Republic published an announcement with the headline 'Ivan Trubin, who took part in combat operations in Hungary, died in Uhta at the age of 90'.
Newspaper Oma Mua adds Tver Karelian language
The only Karelian-language newspaper in the Russian Federation, Oma Mua, which had ceased publication in Karelia due to lack of funds, resumes publication. The good …
Mari pensioner and activist fined 400,000 roubles
The Yoshkar-Ola City Court fined Mari pensioner, poet and national activist Yuri Blagodarov 400,000 roubles (€4,000) for discrediting the Russian army and inciting hatred. The …
Mari Union fined for sharing Uralic Centre post
Information from the Uralic Centre concerned the selection of Narva as the 2025 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture.
Actor accused of insulting Karelian language and extremism
A scandal has been brewing in Karelia over the Karelian language. The head of state of the Republic of Karelia, Artur Parfenchikov, threatened to turn …
Russia launches virtual atlas of Northern indigenous peoples
A multimedia portal, or virtual atlas, dedicated to the indigenous peoples of Siberia and the Far East of the Russian Federation has been launched in …