2026
2027 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture: Geresdlak
On Saturday, 20 June, at the Juhannus festival in Hancock, the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture for 2027 was announced to be Geresdlak.
Visit at Chicago Estonian House
On Tuesday, 23 June (Estonian Victory Day, võidupüha), Fenno-Ugria and Sukukansojen ystävät ry visited the Chicago Estonian House as part of the tour in the US.
Karelian politician proposed increasing subsidies for the Veps
Olga Shmaenik, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia, spoke at the “Dialogue Among Parliamentarians” forum in Salekhard. There, she proposed …
Controversy over name of Tuvan order
In Russia, the 19 May decision by the Tuva Legislative Assembly to establish a local order named after Genghis Khan’s military commander Subedei (also Subudei, …
Juhannus in Hancock, Michigan
The main event of the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, Juhannus, was held in Hancock, Michigan. Fenno-Ugria participated in the week's events.
At Fenno-Ugria Foundation's annual meeting, closure of Kindred Peoples' Programme condemned
Fenno-Ugria Foundation’s annual meeting on 3 June approved the foundation’s activities for 2025: the celebration of Kindred Month, publications, a summer school, travelling exhibitions, contributions …
2027 Capital of Culture candidates
On 2 June, the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 competition committee met virtually to meet the two candidates for next year’s title: Geresdlak (Hungary) and …
Komi Voityr: municipal reform undermines Komi interests
Before the State Council of the Komi Republic adopted the draft law on the transition of local governments to a single-tier system of governance, Komi …
Critics see centralisation in Komi municipal reform
The deputies of the Komi Republic adopted a resolution by a large majority to transition from a two-tier to a single-tier system of local government. …
Two applications for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027
The Secretariat of the Finno-Ugric Capitals of Culture has announced that it has received two eligible applications for the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture …
Nenets deputies want early retirement for chum workers
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug adopted a resolution to amend the federal law “On Pension Insurance” by proposing to …
Yamal Nenets children back to tundra for school break
Summer vacation has begun in the schools of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and children from indigenous peoples attending boarding schools are being transported back to …