2026
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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Radygin on Mari social movement
Chairman of All-Russian Mari Ushem (Mari Union) Anatoly Radygin explains the dynamics of the Mari social movement. The foundation of the All-Russian Mari movement is the Mari Ushem in Mari El.
Competition for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 begins
URALIC Centre (Estonia), in cooperation with Sukukansojen ystävät ry (Finland) announced the start of the competition for the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027. The special theme of the year 2027 will be 'Sustainable Finno-Ugric Tourism'. The winner of the competition will be announced on 20 June 2026 in Hancock (Michigan, USA).
In memoriam Maria Voldina (1936-2026)
The first Khanty poetess and female journalist, Maria Voldina (Vagatova, 28 December 1936 – 15 February 2026), has passed away. She devoted her entire life …
Komi-Permyak Literary Language Day 2026
17 February is the Komi-Permyak Literary Language Day in the Russian Federation, celebrated since 2010. The purpose of this holiday is to popularise the Komi-Permyak language.
In memoriam Aleksei Beznosikov (1947-2026)
Aleksei Beznosikov (31 January 1947 – 14 February 2026), a public and political figure in the Komi Republic, has passed away. In the 1990s, he …
Hancock 2026 opening ceremony: aftermath
The year of the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture was opened in Hancock, Michigan on 24 January 2026.
RAIPON renounces protection of indigenous activists
President of the Association of Small Indigenous Peoples of Russia (РАЙПОН), Alexander Novyukhov, denounces indigenous activists of Russia as extremists and defends the government's actions against them.
New Ainola Centre opened in Tartu
The Tartu branch of the Finnish Institute has move to Tampere House at the beginning of this year, turning the building into a broader centre for Finnish culture. At the beginning of 2026, the Ainola Centre has begun operating there.