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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.
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 …
Indigenous peoples' situation in Russia criticised by UN Forum
At the 25th session of the UN Forum on Indigenous Peoples, a report titled “The Crime of Being Indigenous” was presented, which analyses the pressure …
Day of the Mari Hero celebrated also in Tartu
The Day of the Mari Hero has been celebrated in Estonia since 1994. This year, the celebration took place at the House of Literature in …
Mordvin Languages Day celebrated by quotes from Putin
The Russian Federation celebrated Mordvin Language Day on 16 April 2026. A dictation contest featuring quotes from Putin was held, and a drive to collect humanitarian aid for the “Mordovia” tank battalion was launched.
Summary of Fenno-Ugria Report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 17 March 2026, Fenno-Ugria Foundation presented a report it had been commissioned, titled “The Situation of Finno-Ugric Peoples in Russia 2022–2024/25,” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The report was compiled and edited by Barbi Pilvre, Director of Fenno-Ugria. Authors include Jaak Prozes, Advisor to Fenno-Ugria; Madis Arukask, Chairman of the Board and folklorist; Sven-Erik Soosaar, Board Member and linguist; and Vasily Nikolayev, Editor of the Mari news portal MariUver.
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 …
All-Russian "Tourism Cities" competition won by Syktyvkar and Salekhard
The national cultures of the Finno-Ugric peoples have been skillfully harnessed to serve the tourism industry in the Russian Federation. Thus, Syktyvkar, the capital of …
The Mari and Finnougristics
On 13 March, Mikhail Vasyutin, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Mari El, met with Oleg Sergeyev, Chairman of the Committee on Finnougristics …
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Komi
An analysis by the editors of the exile publication Komi Daily on those killed in the war shows how the Russia-Ukraine war is affecting the future of the region.
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