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Report on Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia presented to Estonian Foreign Ministry
On 17 March, Fenno-Ugria presented a report it had been commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. The report is titled “The Situation …
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In memoriam Maria Voldina (1936-2026)
The first Khanty poetess and female journalist, Maria Voldina (Vagatova, 28 December 1936 – 15 February 2026), has passed away. She devoted her entire life …
New Ainola Centre opened in Tartu
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.
Kindred Club 2026
A new season of Fenno-Ugria’s Kindred Club has begun at the Institute of the Estonian Language (Roosikrantsi 6) on Wednesdays at 5-6 pm. Mark the …
Memorial plaque for freedom fighter Enn Uibo unveiled in Veszprém, Hungary
On 27 October 2025, a memorial plaque in Hungarian and Estonian was unveiled on the wall of the main entrance of the Eötvös Károly Library in Veszprém, Hungary, in memory of Estonian poet, guardian of Finno-Ugric unity, and freedom fighter Enn Uibo (1912, Vana-Kariste – 1965 Dubravlag, Mordvin SSR).
Kindred Peoples' Day celebrations in full swing
This year’s Kindred Peoples’ Days, with the slogan “Ida-Viru – our Ingria,” are ongoing. Since Narva is the cultural capital of the Finno-Ugric peoples, our …
Fenno-Ugria's publications presented at 14th Congress of Finno-Ugric Studies
The CIFU XIV Congress for Finno-Ugric Studies took place in Tartu on 20 August. At the congress, folklorist and Fenno-Ugria board chairman Madis Arukask presented …
In memoriam Ivar Sinimets (1952-2025)
It is with deep sadness that we received the news of the passing of Ivar Sinimets (7 October 1952 – 4 August 2025), a translator, …
Fenno-Ugria presented its latest publications at the Pärnu Literature Festival
Presentations of the book “Finno-Ugric peoples through the eyes of Estonians” by Fenno-Ugria and Argo and the Finno-Ugric Calendar 2026 took place at the Pärnu …
Book on Finno-Ugric peoples by Fenno-Ugria and Argo is out
In the book “Soomeugrilased eestlaste pilgu läbi” (Finno-Ugric peoples through the eyes of Estonians), published in collaboration between Fenno-Ugria and Argo Publishing, Estonian researchers and …