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Fenno-Ugria report on Finno-Ugric peoples in English
On 17 March, Fenno-Ugria presented a report it had been commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. The report is titled “Situation of …
Komi scientist Zyuzev sentenced to seven years
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Komi has handed down a guilty verdict against Nikolai Zyuzev, a Doctor of Philosophy, who was arrested last …
In memoriam Aleksandr Kirjanen (1947-2026)
Aleksandr Kirjanen (3 May 1947–12 September 2026), the long-standing leader of the Ingrian Finns living in the Russian Federation, has passed away. Kirjanen led the …
Arvo Valton Finno-Ugric Literature Fund inviting applications
The Estonian National Culture Foundation (ENCF) is accepting applications from 1 September to 15 October for grants and funding for cultural projects in 2027. The …
Daria Egereva nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Daria Egereva, a human rights activist, advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples and environmentalist from the Russian Federation, who is of Selkup ethnicity, has …
The protection of indigenous peoples in Russia has become a “matter of national security”
The German newspaper Berliner Gazette published an article by Regzena Erdyneeva on the repression of indigenous peoples and human rights defenders in Russia. The editors …
Children raised to become soldiers in Russia, especially the regions
Year on year, the militarisation of society in the Russian Federation is becoming increasingly apparent. Symbols of war can be seen everywhere – in both …
Indigenous peoples of Yamal put forward proposals for improving their living conditions
In Nadym, Dmitri Artyukhov, Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, met with representatives of ‘Yamal Potomkam’, an organisation representing the region’s indigenous peoples. The aim …
Vladimir Romashkin, a leading figure in the Erzya national movement, was commemorated
On 5 September 2026, the village of Vir Tavla (Russian: Podlesnaya Tavla) hosted the 10th Erzya traditional song festival ‘Toramasj terdi’ (‘Toorama’s Call’), which was …
Fenno-Ugria summer school 2026: identity and exile, what can we do?
Fenno-Ugria summer school this year, ‘Identity and Exile: What Can We Do?’, was held at the Rannaliiv Hotel in Võsu from 28–30 August. The event …
Mari artist Juliana Klement's exhibition in Tartu
A photography exhibition by 17-year-old artist Juliana Klement, produced with the support of the Youth Guarantee Support System, is open from 18 August at the …
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 …