Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia
Post of Indigenous Ombudsman created in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region
An indigenous ombudsman is created in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region. Such a proposal was made by the new governor of the region, Ruslan Kuharuk, who …
The 95th birthday of the Republic of Mordovia celebrated on 10 January
As is already customary in the Republic of Mordovia, no major events were held on the occasion of the Republic’s birthday. Exhibitions dedicated to the …
Republic of Karelia declared a terrorist organisation in Russia
FSB, the security agency of the Russian Federation, has updated the list of 'terrorist' organisations to include Karelia's current official Karelian name, 'Karjalan tašavalta/tazavaldkund/tazavaldu'.
Newspaper Oma Mua adds Tver Karelian language
The only Karelian-language newspaper in the Russian Federation, Oma Mua, which had ceased publication in Karelia due to lack of funds, resumes publication. The good …
Mari pensioner and activist fined 400,000 roubles
The Yoshkar-Ola City Court fined Mari pensioner, poet and national activist Yuri Blagodarov 400,000 roubles (€4,000) for discrediting the Russian army and inciting hatred. The …
Mari Union fined for sharing Uralic Centre post
Information from the Uralic Centre concerned the selection of Narva as the 2025 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture.
Actor accused of insulting Karelian language and extremism
A scandal has been brewing in Karelia over the Karelian language. The head of state of the Republic of Karelia, Artur Parfenchikov, threatened to turn …
Russia launches virtual atlas of Northern indigenous peoples
A multimedia portal, or virtual atlas, dedicated to the indigenous peoples of Siberia and the Far East of the Russian Federation has been launched in …
12th All-Russian Mari Congress was inexpressive
The 12th All-Russian Congress of the Mari People was held at the National Drama Theatre of the Republic of Mari El from 31 October to 2 November.
Mordvins confirmed loyalty to Russia
From 9 to 11 October, the 8th Congress of the Mordvin (Erzya and Moksha) People, more precisely called the 8th Congress of the Interregional Social Organization of the Mordvin (Erzya and Moksha) People "Consolidation of the Mordvin People and Strengthening the Unity of the Russian People in the Face of Contemporary Challenges", was held in Saransk.
Mari elected to parliament of Mari El
In September, local parliamentary elections were held in Mari El, which were overwhelmingly won by the United Russia party that won 45 out of 48 seats. Two seats belong to the Communist Party and one to the Liberal Democratic Party.
Parliamentary elections in Mari El
Regional elections took place in the Russian Federation between 6-8 September 2024.