Finno-Ugric peoples
Mari artist Juliana Klement's exhibition in Tartu
A photography exhibition by 17-year-old artist Juliana Klement, produced with the support of the Youth Guarantee Support System, is open from 18 August at the …
2026 Lennart Meri Waterfowl Fund Scholarship Competition open for applications
Fenno-Ugria Foundation has announced the 2026 Lennart Meri Waterfowl Fund Scholarship Competition with a deadline of 15 September 2026.
Fenno-Ugria at Pärnu Literature Festival
This year as wel, the Fenno-Ugria tent in Koidula Park, Pärnu, was open at the Pärnu Literature Festival on 15 August. The new Finno-Ugric Calendar …
New Finno-Ugric Calendar 2027 on dugout boats
The Finno-Ugric Calendar for 2027 is dedicated to dugout boats, which have also been an important means of transport for the Finno-Ugric peoples. The calendar …
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.
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, …
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.
Members of Hõimulõimed at IFUSCO
The International Finno-Ugric Student Conference (IFUSCO) took place at the University of Helsinki from 11–15 May. This is an annual event that brings together students, activists, and young researchers interested in Uralic languages and peoples. This year marked the 41st time that IFUSCO was organised, with approximately 140 participants, most of whom attended in person.
Fenno-Ugria yearbook 2025 published
Fenno-Ugria’s latest yearbook focuses, among other things, on fascinating political documents: Hannele Valkeeniemi, Director of the Finnish Institute, provides an overview of Russian influence operations …
Brussels: presentation of Fenno-Ugria's report and opening of Piret Räni's exhibition
On 21 May, the opening of Piret Räni’s exhibition “Animals in the Mythology of Finno-Ugric Peoples” took place at the Estonian Embassy in Brussels. At the same time, Barbi Pilvre, director of Fenno-Ugria, gave a half-hour overview of the situation of Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia in recent years, based on a report commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Estonian National Museum brings exhibition on Finno-Ugric hunting traditions to Finland
The Estonian National Museum (ENM) has opened an exhibition titled “The Peoples of the Northern Forests” at the Finnish Hunting Museum in Riihimäki, Finland. Opening …
Issue 18 of "Alkukoti" published
On 12 April, the 18th issue of Alkukoti ("Homeland"), a Finnish-language magazine introducing Finno-Ugric peoples, their languages, and cultures, was presented at the M.A. Castrén Society’s premises in Helsinki.