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Video greeting from President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö
Video greeting from President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö to the World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples held on 16–18 June 2021 Honourable representatives of Finno-Ugric …
VIII World Congress Hosts Unique Cultural Experiences in Tartu
Free programme includes viewings of documentaries, concert of chamber choir Collegium Musicale in Toomemägi, several special exhibitions and a free discussion in Loodusmaja.
Eesti Pank is issuing a two-euro coin for the Finno-Ugric peoples into circulation
Governor of Eesti Pank Madis Müller will present the commemorative coin and the coin card at the VIII World Congress of the Finno-Ugric peoples in the Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 9 August
9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It is celebrated around the world and marks the date of the inaugural session …
Estonia commemorates the victims of mass deportations in 1949
From March 25-28, 1949, more than 90,000 people across the Baltics, including more than 20,000 in Estonia, ranging from infants to the elderly, were forcibly …
Gallery and video: Independence Day parade in Freedom Square
The 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Estonia was marked with the traditional parade starting in Freedom Square in Tallinn from midday …
Finno-Ugrian Days 2019 are dedicated to indigenous languages
The Finno-Ugrian Days 2019 are dedicated to the United Nations’ International Year of Indigenous Languages. Of the estimated 7,000 languages spoken around the world, 2,680 …
Udmurt Language Activist Mourned In Russia After Self-Immolation Protest
An academic in central Russia died Tuesday after setting himself on fire over what has been reported as an act of protest over perceived government …
Indigenous Languages and Endangered Cultures conference to take place in Hungary
Indigenous Languages, Endangered Cultures conference will take place in november 28–29th in 2019. Call for conference abstracts is open until September the 18th. The United …
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 …
"Trilium / Trillium" receives the annual Latvian literary award
On Monday, March 25th in Rīga, the nominees for the 2019 Annual Latvian Literary Award were announced at the bookstore “NicePlace Telpa”. The lifetime achievement …
Lea Kreinin: On FUFF and trains
As we know, the high-speed trains do not stop everywhere. That’s why, for example, many passengers of the Tartu-Tallinn route were probably unaware of the …