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Finnish town Kuhmo selected as Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2023
This marks the first time that the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture will be located in Finland. Kuhmo expects the title to boost cultural tourism in the region and to support the preservation and revitalization of languages and cultural heritage across the wider Finno-Ugric world.
Resolution of the VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples
The World Congress declares that the commitment to human rights, national minorities and indigenous peoples, freedom of speech, dignified development of languages and traditional culture, mutual respect between peoples and countries remain key guidelines in the activities of the Consultative Committee and the World Congress.
Second day of the Congress: working groups are deep in discussions
Working group moderators are going to summarise the presentations and discussions on the last day of the Congress.
Finno-Ugric peoples about to enter a new era in Tartu
TODAY: On Wednesday 16 June, the VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples will begin in Tartu, in the Estonian National Museum.
The Finns celebrate Kalevala Day
Today, on the 28th of February is Kalevala Day, marking the anniversary of the publication of Kalevala, compiled by Elias Lönnrot (1802-1884) from Finnish and Karelian oral folklore and …
Helsinki Central Library Oodi chosen as the best new public library in the world
On Tuesday 27 August Helsinki Central Library Oodi was chosen as the winner of the 2019 Public Library of the Year award in the World …
The 6th international conference “Livonica. Livonian language, history, culture
The Livonians, though one of the smallest nations in Europe, have had a significant role in the languages, history, and culture of the Baltic Sea …
Videos of Fenno-Ugria Night showcase at Tallinn Music Week 2019
Fenno-Ugria is happy to publicize the videos of our performers at Fenno-Ugria Night showcase at the festival of tomorrows music, arts and ideas – Tallinn Music …