Republic of Komi
Children raised to become soldiers in Russia, especially the regions
Year on year, the militarisation of society in the Russian Federation is becoming increasingly apparent. Symbols of war can be seen everywhere – in both …
105th anniversary celebrations of Komi Republic postponed by Ukrainian drones
The Komi Republic was preparing to celebrate the republic’s 105th anniversary on 22 August with great pomp and ceremony, which is somewhat surprising, as several …
Komi language learned less and less
Experts from the Ministry of Education of the Komi Republic noted that, of the republic’s 96,000 pupils, 1,890 (3 per cent of the total number …
Komi Voityr: municipal reform undermines Komi interests
Before the State Council of the Komi Republic adopted the draft law on the transition of local governments to a single-tier system of governance, Komi …
Critics see centralisation in Komi municipal reform
The deputies of the Komi Republic adopted a resolution by a large majority to transition from a two-tier to a single-tier system of local government. …
Komi Republic plagued by economic and environmental problems
News from the Komi Republic in April and May have pointed to a steadily deteriorating economic situation in the republic, as well as increasingly widespread …
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 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.
First Komi People's Congress 35 years ago
On 11-12 January 1991, the first Komi People's Congress was held. The Congress was attended by over 400 delegates and guests from all cities and districts of the republic. Also, representatives of the Komi people from the Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and Tyumen oblasts, the Nenets and Komi-Permyak autonomous districts, the republics of Mari El and Udmurtia, and Moscow were present.
The Komi want Komi-language TV
Komi journalists and public figures believe that the license of the national television channel OTR (a Russian national television channel financed from the state budget) should be changed so that the channel would also broadcast programmes in the Komi language.
Former MP declared as foreign agent cannot work as aide to MP in Komi Republic
The four-member Communist faction in the Komi State Council failed to secure Viktor Vorobyov a job as an aide to a member of parliament. Previously, …
Komi leaders say, guns are the best for children
The educational institutions of the Komi Republic are carrying out the project ‘All the best for children’, which involves equipping special classes with educational weapons. …