World Congresses

According to its Statute, the World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples is the representative forum of Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples, which is independent of governments and political parties and whose activities are based on the Declaration of Fundamental Principles, Aims and Objectives of Cooperation of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the World.

Objectives of the Congress are to develop and protect national identity, cultures and languages of Finno-Ugric peoples, to promote cooperation between Finno-Ugric peoples, to discuss topical issues and to identify solutions, and to realise the right of Finno-Ugric peoples to self-determination in accordance with international norms and principles.

	VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Tartu, Estonia June 16-18, 2021
	VII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Lahti, Finland June 15–17, 2016
	VI World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Siofok, Hungary September 5-7, 2012
	V World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Khanty-Mansiisk, Russian Federation June 27–30, 2008
	IV World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Tallinn, Estonia August 15-19, 2004
	III World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Helsinki, Finland December 10-13, 2000
	II World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Budapest, Hungary August 17-19, 1996
	I World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russian Federation Deceember 1-3, 1992