2026
Fenno-Ugria panel "Exile and Nationality" at Paide Opinion Festival
The Fenno-Ugria panel ‘Exile and Nationality’ at the Paide Opinion Festival on 8 August 2026 discussed national identity whilst away from one’s homeland.
Siberian Mari language and culture may die out
Researchers are concerned about the decline of the Mari language in the Sverdlovsk Oblast, where the Mari population has fallen by 40 per cent over the past ten years and half of those of Mari ethnicity no longer speak the language. Linguist Marina Kutsayeva writes about this in the Tomsk Journal of Linguistic and Anthropological Studies.
RAIPON lost its observer status with UNESCO
RAIPON, the representative organisation of Russia’s indigenous peoples, has lost its observer status with UNESCO at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee.
From Estonia to Komi culture: Tallinn University’s Finno-Ugric course brought together participants from 20 countries
In July 2026, Tallinn Summer School hosted the course Introduction to Finno-Ugric Cultures and Nations, offering participants an opportunity to explore the history, languages, cultures, …
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 …