Estonians
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.
Memorial plaque for freedom fighter Enn Uibo unveiled in Veszprém, Hungary
On 27 October 2025, a memorial plaque in Hungarian and Estonian was unveiled on the wall of the main entrance of the Eötvös Károly Library in Veszprém, Hungary, in memory of Estonian poet, guardian of Finno-Ugric unity, and freedom fighter Enn Uibo (1912, Vana-Kariste – 1965 Dubravlag, Mordvin SSR).
In memoriam Ivar Sinimets (1952-2025)
It is with deep sadness that we received the news of the passing of Ivar Sinimets (7 October 1952 – 4 August 2025), a translator, …
In memoriam Arnold Rüütel (1928-2024)
The deceased President of the Republic of Estonia will go down in the history of our country as a statesman who was one of the …
In memoriam Jaan Tooming 28.03.1946- 5.04.2024
The director and actor Jaan Tooming, who considered Finno-Ugric ways of thinking important to Estonians, has passed away. Inspired by the work of Uku Masing, he reflected these thoughts in his theatre productions.
'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood' nominated for international awards
The Estonian-made and co-produced documentary film ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’, or ‘Savvusanna sõsarad’ in South Estonian has received much international attention. The movie, directed by Anna …
Estonian Language Board presented proposals regarding Seto, Võro
In May, the Estonian Language Board suggested eight proposals regarding the legal status of the South Estonian languages, Võro and Seto.
XIII Youth Song Festival
The XIII Estonian Youth Song Festival “Holy is the Land” took place in the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds from 30 June to 2 July. The …
Estonia's Soomaa region dugout boat culture added to UNESCO protection list
This is Estonia's fifth entry on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list and the first which is described as urgently in need of safeguarding.
Mulgimaa passes on the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture to Udmurtia
The year of Abja-Paluoja, the historic capital of Mulgimaa, as the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, is drawing to a close. On 27 November, the baton …
TMW 2021: Fenno-Ugria Night is coming in a week! Who is performing?
The night also represents a bridge between TMW and the Finno-Ugrian Days, an event that introduces Finno-Ugric peoples, set to take place in October.
Video and photos: Abja-Paluoja celebrated with the Finno-Ugric peoples at the Mulgi party
According to Ave Grenberg, the main organizer of the party, the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture awarded to Abja-Paluoja has significantly increased both national …