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Today in Syktyvkar the VI Congress of Finnish- Ugric peoples Russian Federation. It was attended by 204 delegates and 32 guests from 43 regions of Russia, as well as representatives of federal and regional authorities and the media.
At the beginning of the plenary session, the section leaders reported on the work of their sites. Thus, the most numerous section was “Culture. Ethnotourism”, which was attended by more than 90 participants and 26 reports were made. As a result of their discussions, the draft resolution of the Congress included such recommendations as ensuring coordination of the activities of public organizations and authorities during large-scale ethnocultural events, providing assistance in holding traditional festivals of children's creativity, folklore and theater festivals, days of related Finno-Ugric peoples, promoting the creation series of documentary ethnographic films and research projects on the history and culture of the peoples of Russia. After the discussions, the section participants went to the Finno-Ugric Ethnocultural Park in the village. Yb, where they were already presented with an example of conducting effective tourism activities in practice.
Among the recommendations of the section “Language. Education. Science” are to strive to represent the languages of all Finno-Ugric peoples as equal in rights on the Internet, to promote the use of information technologies for the preservation, development and promotion of languages, traditional national cultures, to promote the development and adoption of a targeted program for the preparation of national personnel for the fields of education, culture and media, contribute to the creation of electronic resources on Finno-Ugric projects, interactive and distance learning of languages in various forms.
Participants in the section "Ecology. Health of the Nation" called for continued scientific research into the state of health of the population in the regions and the influence of factors on it environment, as well as the development of problems of family, motherhood and childhood, to help strengthen the human resources and material and technical base of rural health care.
Section "Media. Information Technology" proposed to provide assistance in the preparation and publication of national magazines and newspapers, collections of documents and materials on the history, ethnography, folklore of the Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples of Russia, to contribute to an increase in airtime in the Finno-Ugric languages on the broadcast network of regional television and radio companies, to facilitate the organization of media forums and training seminars on interethnic journalism in the Finno-Ugric regions of the Russian Federation.
Participants in the round table "Youth: citizenship, patriotism, traditions" recommend promoting the creation of a Finno-Ugric Youth Council, involving Finno-Ugric youth organizations in the implementation of regional programs training of management personnel and the formation of a management reserve, assist in the organization scientific research students and young scientists on Finno-Ugric topics.
The round table "Social Partnership. Business" made recommendations with a resolution to support business projects and legislative initiatives aimed at preserving and developing traditional crafts and crafts of the Finno-Ugric peoples, to provide assistance to entrepreneurs in creating jobs in the Finno-Ugric rural settlements, support the practice of conducting training seminars for young entrepreneurs.
The result of the third and final day of work was the adoption of a draft resolution of the Congress and amendments to the Charter of the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation. “The resolution is a kind of Constitution, a program of action for the Council and its members,” noted the Chairman of the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples, Pyotr Tultaev, and assured that all proposals not included in the final document of the Congress will be summarized, analyzed and taken into action.
The head of Komi, Sergei Gaplikov, was informed today about the progress of preparations by the Chairman of the AFUN of the Russian Federation, Pyotr Tultaev. The VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation will be held in Syktyvkar from September 27 to 29, 2017.
As part of the cultural program of the congress, participants will see a concert by the state song and dance ensemble “Asya kya”. Photo by Victor Bobyr
“The AFUN Congress is a good platform for exchanging experiences and fruitful discussions. And we are very interested in the experience of the Komi Republic, since the Komi people in many areas and projects have extensive experience in solving difficult problems, including those related to the conservation national culture and traditions. You have some great ones too educational programs, and modern information technologies,” noted Pyotr Tultaev.
“I am more than sure that every nation has something to offer. There will be discussion platforms, they will be studied best practics, which after all the discussions and considerations will be included in the collection of materials of the congress, - supported Sergei Gaplikov - Therefore, we are looking forward to seeing you all in the republic, in Syktyvkar. We will provide all necessary help in holding the congress. We will make sure that all participants and guests feel comfortable, cozy, and, most importantly, that it is productive and constructive, so that the result is a progressive movement forward for all the Finno-Ugric peoples of our Russia, so that everyone feels like one big nation.”
The forum will be held on the territory of the republic for the first time. Its participants will discuss modern approaches in the development of languages, including their informatization, issues of preserving the environment and the health of the nation, prospects for the development of ethnic tourism as a means of reviving and preserving the ethnocultural heritage of peoples. A separate platform will be dedicated to youth issues. In addition, the delegates of the congress will raise the topics of the development of national media, as well as social partnership.
As part of the cultural program of the congress, participants will see a concert by the state song and dance ensemble of the republic “Asya kya”, an ice show “ Fairy tale Parma", will be able to visit the exhibition of ethnofuturist artists in National Museum Komi, a large exhibition of folk arts and crafts in the regional House of Friendship of Peoples.
In total, more than 300 delegates and guests from 42 regions of Russia are expected to attend. These are public figures, representatives of science and culture, education and business, and journalists.
Sergei Gaplikov instructed the Minister of National Policy of the region, Galina Gabusheva, to keep special control over the progress of preparations for the congress, resolving emerging organizational issues in close cooperation with the chairman of the AFUN, Pyotr Tultaev.
The organizer of the congress is the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation with the support of Federal agency for Affairs of Nationalities and Government of Komi.
The theme of this year’s forum is “Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia: civic identity and ethnocultural diversity.” The following sections will work within the framework of the congress: “Language. Education. Science", "Culture. Ethnotourism", "Ecology. Health of the Nation", "Media. Information technologies”, “Youth: citizenship, patriotism, traditions”, as well as a round table “Social partnership. Business".
On June 2, 2017, a meeting of the Council of the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation (AFUN RF) was held at the Moscow House of Nationalities to prepare for the VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation. It was attended by 27 members of the Council out of 45. From the Republic of Mari El - Deputy Chairman of the AFUN of the Russian Federation, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the RME, Minister of Culture, Press and National Affairs of the RME Mikhail Vasyutin, member of the Council of the AFUN of the Russian Federation, Head. UIL "Center for National and Confessional Research RME", director of the ANO "Cultural and Information Center "INTELLECTUAL" Elvira Kuklina.
The meeting was attended by invited persons - the head of the department of national policy of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for Domestic Policy Tatiana Vagina, Chief Advisor to the Department of National Policy of the Russian Presidential Administration for Domestic Policy Vadim Martynov, consultant of the department for interaction with diasporas, communities and non-profit organizations Directorate for Strengthening National Unity and Preventing Extremism on National and Religious Grounds, FADN of Russia Ksenia Gaidasheva.
According to the decision of previous meetings of the Council, the VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation will be held on September 27-30, 2017 in Syktyvkar, Komi Republic. The theme of the congress has already been approved here: “Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia: civic identity and ethnocultural diversity.” We also decided on the topics of the sections (there are five of them): “Language. Education. Science", "Culture. Ethnotourism", "Ecology. Health of the Nation", "Media. Information technologies”, “Youth: citizenship, patriotism, traditions”. And a round table on the topic “Social partnership. Business".
During the meeting, candidates for chairmen and co-chairmen of sections, speakers and co-rapporteurs for sections were also approved. Members of the Council of the AFUN of the Russian Federation considered questions about quotas of delegates to the VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation and about the norms for nominating candidates for members of the Council of the AFUN of the Russian Federation. Thus, the delegates, in addition to the approved list, will be the current members of the Council of the AFUN of the Russian Federation with the right of casting vote. As the meeting participants noted, they must report for 4 years of their work in the Association. In total, more than 200 delegates are expected to attend the congress.
Minister of National Policy of the Komi Republic Elena Ermolina informed about the progress of preparations for the VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation in the host region. The republic is actively implementing the plan of the working group for preparing and holding the congress under the leadership of the First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan Larisa Maximova. As noted, the best venues in the region, including the Ethnopark, will be used during the congress. As part of the cultural program, popular national performances will be shown, and participants of the congress will witness the next International competition “Miss Students of Finno-Ugria”.
There was also talk about information support for the historical Finno-Ugric event. The Komi Republic proposes to hold a media forum for journalists on the eve of the congress, on September 26.
Congresses of Finno-Ugric peoples, as a form of unification of related peoples at the socio-political level, arose at a certain stage in the historical development of the Russian state, in the changed system of international relations.
The rapid consolidation of the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia, on the one hand, and the emergence of the Russian Federation as an independent state from the state of a “closed society” into the international arena, on the other, became the trends at the intersection of which the idea of the spiritual unification of all Finno-Ugric peoples became reality.
In the early 1990s. In the Finno-Ugric regions of the Russian Federation, national movements aimed at reviving the languages and maintaining the cultures of the Finno-Ugric peoples have already clearly manifested themselves. To achieve these goals we used various shapes social and political activities. The national movement operated quite successfully in Komi, where a close-knit group of like-minded scientists formed, public figures, writers, journalists.
The Committee for the Revival of the Komi People came up with the initiative to create the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of Russia. In February 1992, a meeting of a number of authorized representatives national congresses, socio-political and national-cultural movements of the Finno-Ugric regions of Russia, convened on the initiative of the Revival Committee, at which the Association was established. And in May of the same year, the First All-Russian Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples was held in Izhevsk.
The desire for unification was so strong that at the congress in Izhevsk the decision was finally made to hold the World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples at the end of 1992 in Syktyvkar. The location of the congress was not chosen by chance. In 1992, the republic adopted laws on official languages, about the status of the Congress of the Komi People, which for other Finno-Ugric regions was only a distant prospect. The Committee for the Revival of the Komi People entered into close contact and a process of dialogue with the authorities of the republic.
Preparations for the Congress quickly developed in Komi. The main organizational burden fell on the Committee for the Revival of the Komi People. The Supreme Council of the Komi SSR (Chairman of the Presidium - Spiridonov Yu.A.) supported this initiative.
The Finnish Peoples' Friendship Society provided special support and assistance to the organizers of the congress and Soviet Union (general secretary- Merya Hannus) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hungarian Republic to the Russian Federation D. Nanovski.
I World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
It was attended by 14 delegations of the peoples of Russia, Hungary, Finland, Estonia, and three parliamentary delegations. 278 delegates took part in the congress. The Russian Federation was very widely represented: Komi, Karelia, Udmurtia, Mari El, Mordovia, Komi-Permyatsky, Nenets, Yamalo-Nenets, Khanty-Mansiysk autonomous okrugs, Kirov, Perm, Tyumen, Leningrad, Vologda, Sverdlovsk regions.
The main theme of the congress was: “Finno-Ugric world: reality and prospects.” The delegates of the congress adopted a Declaration on the basic principles, goals and objectives of cooperation between the Finno-Ugric peoples of the world, which stated that the World Congress of Finno-Ugric peoples is a voluntary association of equal kindred peoples, open to the whole world, who intend to defend their vital interests before the entire world community , based on the principles of European humanism and international law.
The Declaration, along with the expression of the desire of the Finno-Ugric peoples for cooperation, for joint development national traditions, languages and culture, the goal was declared to be “the implementation of international norms in the field of the right of peoples to self-determination, the rights of indigenous peoples, national minorities and human rights.”
At the congress, an “Address to the Parliaments and Governments of the Russian Federation and the Finno-Ugric republics that are part of it” was adopted. Considering the features political life Russia, the appeal was accepted only by delegates from the Russian Federation.
At the congress it was decided to create a Consultative Committee of Finno-Ugric Peoples. The task of the Advisory Committee is to coordinate the actions of national organizations to achieve common goals and protect the interests of the Finno-Ugric peoples in international organizations and forums, including the UN. At the first meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Finno-Ugric Peoples on February 22, 1993 in Syktyvkar, the Chairman of the Committee for the Revival of the Komi People, V.P. Markov, was elected its chairman.
The first congress of Finno-Ugric peoples marked the beginning of a new stage in Finno-Ugric cooperation. After the congress, scientific, cultural and social contacts between Finno-Ugric regions and countries intensified. A significant event during this period was the trip of the President of the Hungarian Republic A. Genz to the Finno-Ugric regions of Russia (Republic of Mordovia, Republic of Mari El, Udmurt republic, Komi Republic, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug). The visit of the President of the Hungarian Republic became extremely important for the Finno-Ugric world, as it raised the international relations of the Finno-Ugric regions of Russia to a completely new level.
II World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
The location of the congress was determined by the fact that in 1996 Hungary celebrated the 1100th anniversary of the Hungarians finding their homeland. The President of the Hungarian Republic, Arpad Genz, delivered a welcoming speech at the congress.
18 delegations of peoples took part in the work of the second congress. At the congress, in addition to plenary sessions, the work of six sections was organized: politics, economics, culture, demography and health, funds mass media, youth (meeting of the Council of the Youth Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples (MAFUN). The Congress developed recommendations of the sections and the final document - the Resolution.
The Second World Congress summed up the past period and highly appreciated the First World Congress in Syktyvkar as an event of historical proportions. The Congress confirmed the importance for the Finno-Ugric peoples of ensuring the right to national self-determination in accordance with generally recognized international norms and principles. Subject special attention and concerns, the congress emphasized, remain the processes of revival and development of cultures and languages, national self-awareness of the Finno-Ugric peoples. The work of the Advisory Committee was highly appreciated at the congress.
III World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
More than six hundred delegates from the Finno-Ugric peoples, representatives of official government structures, international organizations. 21 delegations of Finno-Ugric peoples gathered in Helsinki, three more than at the II Congress in Budapest. The congress was attended by: President of Finland Tarja Halonen, President of Hungary Ferenc Madl, President of Estonia Lennart Meri. At the congress, an appeal was read to the participants of the congress by Russian President Vladimir Putin. For the first time, official representatives of European structures - UNESCO, the EU, and members of the European Parliament - attended the congress.
The main theme of the third congress is “The Finno-Ugric world in the 3rd millennium - development prospects.” The work of the congress took place in four sections: politics, culture and education, ecology and healthcare, media and information systems. At the same time, the MAFUN Congress was held in Helsinki.
The report of the Advisory Committee at the congress stated that the unification of the Finno-Ugric peoples within the framework of the congress made it possible to make much progress in solving the problems of all Finno-Ugric peoples. It was noted as a positive thing that Finno-Ugric national organizations in Russia focused on constructive dialogue with government and administrative authorities, followed the path of finding a compromise and achieved a lot in this direction. It was emphasized that one of the main tasks for the Finno-Ugric peoples of the Russian Federation remains to counter the processes of linguistic and cultural assimilation.
The congress noted the great assistance provided by the governments of Finland, Hungary, and Estonia in supporting the languages and cultures of the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia. All these countries have adopted government programs support for the Finno-Ugric peoples of the Russian Federation.
At the conclusion of the third congress, a final Resolution was adopted, which defined the main directions of work for the next four years. In the resolution, the congress set the task of asking Hungary, Finland, Estonia and the Russian Federation to declare an international decade of Finno-Ugric peoples.
As part of the congress, a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Finno-Ugric Peoples was held, at which V.P. was elected its chairman for the third time. Markov.
IV World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples.
The main task of the congress was the preservation and development of the Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples and their cultures as part of the heritage of all humanity. The World Congress recognizes that the solution to the problems of assimilation and the loss of national identity mainly depends on the policies of states and on the attitude of young people to their culture, language and history.
The work of the congress took place in four sections: media and information systems; culture; health, demography and ecology; language and education.
In 2004, the Advisory Committee was replenished with new members. At the KKFUN meeting in Võru (April, 2004), members of the committee were received by the Kvens (Norway) and Setos (Estonia and Russia), who previously had observer status.
At the congress it was noted that the protection of human rights, indigenous peoples and national minorities is not only an issue domestic policy country, but also the entire international community. Therefore, it is important, along with including international standards human rights and the rights of national minorities into national legislation, use the mechanisms of international legal instruments that do not require ratification by states and have direct legal force.
Cooperation of all countries through various international organizations, primarily the Council of Europe and the OSCE, and Hungary, Finland, and Estonia within the European Union seems promising in this regard.
IN Lately There is a decline in the numbers of the majority of Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples, and the scope of use of their languages is narrowing. First of all, the younger generation suffered losses where they were deprived of opportunities for socialization in their own national cultures.
The Congress recommended that the Advisory Committee organize an international conference of Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples in 2006 to analyze the intermediate results of implementing the recommendations of this Congress, with wide coverage of its results in the media.
The Congress noted that the accession of Estonia and Hungary to the European Union was an encouraging development. The developing dialogue between the European Union and the Russian Federation also opens up new prospects for cooperation between all Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples. The active involvement of young people in these processes gives new impetus to our entire movement.
V World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples
From June 28-30, 2008 in Khanty-Mansiysk (Khanty-Mansiysk autonomous region- Yugra, Russian Federation) the V World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples took place.
More than 300 delegates from 21 Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples, representatives of government agencies, international organizations, media workers, scientists, cultural and artistic figures took part in its work. The presidents of Hungary, Russia, Finland and Estonia took part in the congress. This was clear evidence of the importance of Finno-Ugric cooperation.
The main theme of the congress is “Identity and a changing world.” The work of the congress took place in five sections: “Ethnopolitics and Law”, “Culture”, “Language and Education”, “Media and Mass Media”, “Health, Demography and Family”.
During the congress, participants noted many positive changes that had occurred over last years. The Congress showed the relevance and constructiveness of the chosen course for the preservation and development of the Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples and their cultures as part of the heritage of all humanity.
Based on the results of the V World Congress, a final Resolution was adopted, which defined the main directions of work for the next four years. It emphasizes that non-governmental organizations, including national organizations of the Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples, are becoming one of important factors building civil society in Finno-Ugric countries.
The resolution notes that, despite many positive developments, there is a reduction in the number of the majority of Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples, and there is a change in identity under the influence of external environment V modern world. Taking into account the analysis of the situation, the Congress proposed the adoption of certain decisions in the field of ethnopolitics and law, linguistic rights and education, culture, media and information systems, demography, health and ecology.
The Congress recognizes that a huge achievement over the past four years in the field of protecting human rights and indigenous peoples is the adoption by the UN General Assembly on September 13, 2007 of the Declaration of the Rights of the World's Indigenous Peoples, which was prepared by the international community together with indigenous peoples for more than 20 years. The Consultative Committee of Finno-Ugric Peoples has been involved in the preparation of this historical document since 1993 in the work of annual sessions Working group UN on Indigenous Populations (Geneva) and as part of the UN Working Group to finalize the draft Declaration of the Rights of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
International cooperation, primarily pan-European cooperation, is very important in solving these problems. Finno-Ugric peoples enrich the cultural palette of Europe and contribute to cultural dialogue between Russia and the European Union.
As part of the work of the congress, a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Finno-Ugric Peoples was held, at which V.P. was re-elected as its chairman. Markov.
VI World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples
The VI World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples was held in the city of Siófok (Hungary), main theme which was a discussion of issues of preserving the languages of the Finno-Ugric peoples.
The forum brought together about 600 representatives of the peoples of this linguistic branch from Russia, Estonia, Finland and Hungary. And the Mordovian delegation turned out to be the largest.
The presidents of Hungary, Finland and Estonia addressed the congress participants with welcoming words.
In his speech, the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Medinsky, emphasized that representatives of 193 peoples who speak 273 languages and dialects live in Russia.
We consider every people as indigenous,” he emphasized. - The main thing is not to pit one people against others. Our country is distinguished by its multi-ethnicity, and the Finno-Ugrians are an important state-forming part of the Russian Federation. And state policy is aimed at supporting, preserving and developing the languages and original culture of all peoples inhabiting the Russian Federation.
As an example, Medinsky cited Mordovia, where active construction of cultural and art facilities is underway. The National Opera and Ballet Theater and the National Drama Theater were built, where musicals are already staged in the Mordovian language. There is an Institute of National Culture with extensive modern infrastructure. A modern National Library was built, equipped with computerized equipment with Internet access. The Museum and Archive Complex and much more are being built.
Targeted work is also being carried out to develop ethnic culture in Mari El, preserving the identity of small peoples - the Setos in the Pskov region, the Khanty, the Mansi and others.
The Chairman of the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation, Mayor of Saransk Pyotr Tultaev, who headed the delegation of Mordovia, confirmed that much has been done recently in the Russian Federation for the development of the Finno-Ugric peoples.
At the plenary session, speaking, by the way, in his native Moksha language, on behalf of the Head of the Republic of Mordovia, he expressed the most good wishes to the Forum participants. Speaking about the republic, he emphasized: - Mordovia is a region with rich history and culture, has significant economic potential, has a modern social infrastructure that provides comfortable conditions for people to live, work and rest. All this helps to increase the interest of the population, especially young people, in native language, to its roots. Pyotr Tultaev noted that teaching children their native languages in the republic begins with preschool institutions. Mordovian languages and literature are also included in the main general education program high school. And two state universities- the university and pedagogical institute prepare qualified personnel of language teachers not only for the republic, but also for other regions.
The Mordovian people are the largest in number among the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia. The Volga region center of cultures of Finno-Ugric peoples was opened in Saransk, and it includes the Interregional science Center Finno-Ugric Studies, the all-Russian “Finno-Ugric Newspaper” and the magazine “Finno-Ugric World” are published. And it is no coincidence that the XII Russian-Finnish Cultural Forum was held in Mordovia in the fall of 2011.
An important event in the socio-political life of the republic and the country as a whole was the preparation and celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the unity of the Mordovian people with the peoples of the Russian state. The Days of Mordovia, held in 35 regions of the Russian Federation, played a significant role in increasing the self-awareness of Mordovians living outside the republic.
At the same time, Pyotr Nikolaevich emphasized that the fate of the Mordovian people is closely connected with Russian history. “It is the creative interaction of the Mordovian people with other Russian peoples contributed to the development of their cultures, in particular national writing, and in the context of globalization, only the combined efforts of civil society institutions and authorities will help preserve the language and people.”
At the sectional sessions “Ethnopolitics and Law”, “Language and Education”, “Culture”, “Information Technologies and Media”, “Health, Demography and Ecology”, the congress participants discussed in detail the prospects for further work. A round table on youth issues was also held.
Based on the results of multilateral discussions, the delegates adopted the Congress Resolution and determined new line-up The International Consultative Committee of the Finno-Ugric Peoples, whose members elected four representatives from the Mordovian people - Pyotr Tultaev, Mikhail Mosin, Zinaida Akimova and Mikhail Yakunchev. The new advisory committee also included many other representatives of the Council of the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of Russia.
From September 27 to 29, Syktyvkar (Komi Republic) hosts the VI Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples of Russia - this is the highest governing body of the All-Russian social movement“Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation”, which in February this year celebrated the 25th anniversary of its work.
AFUN unites ethnic groups of the Ural language family, including Finno-Ugric and Samoyed peoples living in Russia. In total, representatives of 19 such ethnic groups live in 42 regions of Russia, including those with national-state (Republics of Karelia, Komi, Mari-El, Mordovia, Udmurtia) and national-territorial entities (Nenets, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrugs).
Over 300 delegates from the regions gathered at this forum. The theme of the congress is “Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia: civic identity and ethnocultural diversity.”
Within the framework of the forum, an exhibition of folk crafts and V International festival visual arts of the Finno-Ugric peoples “Tuivezh” - translated from the Komi language as “Crossroads”. The capital of the Komi Republic brought together directors, cameramen, animators and screenwriters from different parts of Russia. In total, 150 works are participating in the anniversary festival.
As the chairman of the association, Petr Tultaev, said, today the problem of preserving the language is urgent for the entire Finno-Ugric community settled throughout Russia.
Therefore, in regions where National language has state status, should be involved financial resources at the most effective tools support - the media, the education system, book publishing, he believes.
At the same time, Tultaev noted, ethnic issues are sometimes used for political speculation, which does not contribute to constructive discussions and acceptance necessary solutions. He called on “public associations to direct their efforts to eliminate these manifestations,” Komiinform reports.
Tultaev also commented on the appointment of ex-governor of the Samara region Nikolai Merkushkin to the post of special representative of the Russian President for interaction with the World Finno-Ugric Congress.
Tultaev noted that with this organization “there is general issues, but there are also topics where there is no unity of views: these are issues of language teaching and publishing.”
He believes that the experience of Finland, Hungary and Estonia cannot be transferred to our country. “Russia is a multinational country, and it is very important, while developing its culture, not to create hotbeds of tension. AFUN expresses the opinion of the Finno-Ugric peoples - we are all children of Russia,” says Tultaev
“The introduction of the post of special representative of the president will contribute to a more constructive dialogue and will eliminate tension and misunderstanding,” the head of the association believes, reports Izvestia Mordovia.
As Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Magomedsalam Magomedov emphasized in his speech at the opening ceremony of the congress, Head of State Vladimir Putin highly appreciates the significance of the event. He sent greetings to the participants of the congress, Vladimir Putin.
“Issues of interethnic harmony, originality and identity of the peoples of our country have traditionally been given priority attention by the state. And it is gratifying that authoritative public organizations, such as the Association of Finno-Ugric Peoples of the Russian Federation, which turned 25 this year. Over the past time, through the efforts of the Association, serious socially significant initiatives have been implemented in the field of education and enlightenment. Diverse and always meaningful projects have been implemented aimed at preserving the unique culture, languages and customs of the Finno-Ugric peoples. Such a rich, multifaceted activity deserves high praise and recognition,” says the text of the welcome address, which is posted on the website of the government of the Komi Republic.
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