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Members of Hõimulõimed at IFUSCO
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.
"International" Finno-Ugric student forum in Mari El
The 13th International Finno-Ugric Student Forum, titled “The Richness of the Finno-Ugric Peoples,” took place in Yoshkar-Ola from 14 to 18 May. Why it was …
Komi Republic plagued by economic and environmental problems
News from the Komi Republic in April and May have pointed to a steadily deteriorating economic situation in the republic, as well as increasingly widespread …
106th anniversary of Republic of Karelia
The anniversary of the Republic of Karelia in Russia is 8 June, as the Karelian Workers’ Commune was established on that day in 1920. Background …
Bill: indigenous peoples of Russia exempt from military service
On 30 April, Indigenous Peoples’ Day—which was celebrated for the first time this year in the Russian Federation—State Duma Deputy Fedot Tumusov (a Sakha from …
Nina Zaitseva 80
On 25 May, linguist Nina Zaitseva, known as the “mother of the Veps written language”, celebrated her 80th birthday. Nina Zaitseva was born in 1946 …
Fenno-Ugria yearbook 2025 published
Fenno-Ugria’s latest yearbook focuses, among other things, on fascinating political documents: Hannele Valkeeniemi, Director of the Finnish Institute, provides an overview of Russian influence operations …
Brussels: presentation of Fenno-Ugria's report and opening of Piret Räni's exhibition
On 21 May, the opening of Piret Räni’s exhibition “Animals in the Mythology of Finno-Ugric Peoples” took place at the Estonian Embassy in Brussels. At the same time, Barbi Pilvre, director of Fenno-Ugria, gave a half-hour overview of the situation of Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia in recent years, based on a report commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Winners of Ilmapuu Award 2026: Vote Ekaterina Kuznetsova and Komi Nikolai Kuznetsov
Since 2010, the Kindred Peoples’ Programme has presented the Ilmapuu Award to recognise individuals whose civic initiatives have contributed to the preservation of the cultural …
The Estonian National Museum brings exhibition on Finno-Ugric hunting traditions to Finland
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 …
With Putin's permission, the Nenets remain an indigenous people
On 30 April 30 of this year, the Day of Indigenous Small Peoples was celebrated for the first time in the Russian Federation, in accordance …
Komi Language and Writing Day celebrated by Komi Republic
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.