Erzya is one of the oldest Finno-Ugric languages with a unique vocabulary. Formally, Erzya is one of the official languages of the Republic of Mordovia, but in practice, Erzya, like any other Finno-Ugric people of the Russian Federation, is subject to a policy of aggressive assimilation.
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Statement of Syres’ Boliayen’, Inyazor (Chief Elder) of Erzya people, on the draft of the statement “In support of native peoples of Russia” considered by Estonian Riigikogu.
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Kshumantsian’ Pirguzh, a figure of Erzya national movement, who has served as Inyazor (Chief elder of Erzya people) in 1999-2019, appealed to Kaja Kallas, head of Estonian government.
Continue reading →The chief elder of Erzyan people called for the reform of the World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples
On Wednesday, June 16, the chief elder of Erzyan people (Inyazor) Syreś Boläeń held a briefing for the Estonian media.
Continue reading →Media briefing of chief elder of Erzya people
On Wednesday, June 16, a briefing of Syreś Bóläeń, chief elder (Inyazor) of Erzya people, will be held in front of the Estonian National Museum (Muuseumi tee 2, Tartu, Estonia) starting at 11 a.m.
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