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Finno-Ugric Capitals of Culture bring together kindred Finno-Ugric peoples, raise awareness of their languages and cultures, and promote sustainable development of title-holders worldwide.

The cultural capital year in Hancock (Michigan, USA) is a celebration of Finnish Americah heritage and an exploration of shared Finno-Ugric cultural roots on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean

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Geresdlak (Hungary) Is Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027!

June 20, 2026

Today it was announced in Hancock (Michigan, USA) that Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 will be the village of Geresdlak in Hungary. Congratulations to the everybody who contributed to Geresdlak’s…

Syres Bolyaen, Chief Elder of the Erzya People, addresses 2nd Finno-Ugric Open Forum

June 19, 2026

Terve! Shumbra chi! Dear brothers and sisters, I am Boläeń Syreś! ⁠Today, you are gathered in Hancock, an American city of free people—the heart of Finnish-American culture and the Cultural…

President Alar Karis’ Greeting to the 2nd Finno-Ugric Open Forum in Hancock

June 18, 2026

We were honoured to receive a video greeting from Mr. Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia, to the participants of the 2nd Finno-Ugric Open Forum that was held…

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