Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia
Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs 93 years
Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug celebrated their 93rd birthdays on 10 December.
In memoriam Dmitry Tsygankin
Dmitry Tsygankin (25 October 1925–21 November 2023), a linguist from Mordovia, has passed away. He was born in the village of Mokshalei in the Chamzino …
Kindred Peoples' Day celebrated also by Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia
This year, the Kindred Peoples' Day was celebrated the most powerfully in Mari El, with more than 300 events taking place in all districts and cities of the republic.
Russian authorities want to silence Stalin's repression
By the decision of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR on October 18, 1991, October 30 was declared the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression. However, in the Russian Federation, the day was also celebrated this year.
Department of Finno-Ugric Music 30 years
On 7 November, the Alexander Glazunov State Conservatory in Petrozavodsk held a jubilee evening to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Music of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
Mari El and Udmurt Republics 103 years
On 4 November, the birthdays of republics were celebrated in Mari El and Udmurtia, capped by the celebration of the Russian Federation's newest national holiday - the Day of National Unity.
FSB detained Erzya leaders, opened criminal proceedings
The FSB has opened a criminal case against what it calls an extremist organisation founded by ethnic nationalists.
Komi politician prevented from speaking in Komi
As reported by The Barents Observer, member of the Komi State Council from the Communist Party, Ekaterina Dyachkova, wanted to ask Senator Elena Shumilova whether she cares about preserving the Komi language and whether she continues to use it. The microphone was not turned on for her when she spoke and the speaker of the house, Sergei Usachev, made an offensive comment.
Russia’s language policy begins to protect Cyrillic and Russian language
The Russian Federation’s national language policy concept has now been handed over to the government. Ildar Gilmutdinov, deputy chairman of the State Duma’s Committee on National Affairs, expressed hope that the new concept will be aimed at preserving the various national languages.
MAFUN 14-part lecture course on the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia in the 20th century
The 14-part Russian-language lecture series on Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia ‘Finno-Ugric Russians in the 20th century. Language, Human Rights, Power’, organised by the Finno-Ugric Youth …
Four years ago, Albert Razin sacrificed his own life
On 10 September 2019, Albert Razin - a Udmurt sociologist and philosopher - set himself on fire in front of the Udmurt State Council building.
School in Mishkino, Bashkortostan teaches in Mari
A multilingual school in Mishkino, Bashkortostan began teaching mathematics and drawing in the Mari language.