Iszkaszentgyörgy – 17 March, 2016. Thursday – From today the applications
from the Finno-Ugric world are welcomed for the title Finno-Ugric
Capital of Culture 2017, which aims to raise the identity of
Finno-Ugric, and Samoyedic people, and to improve their cooperation. The
initiative which is organised by the Youth Organisation of Finno-Ugric
Nations (MAFUN), this year concentrates on the Finno-Ugric nations
living in North Europe, North Russia and Central-Russia. The current
Hungarian title-holders, Iszkaszentgyörgy and Veszprém will also
participate in the election process for choosing the best candidate.
