1901) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021:

1901) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021:

About the Finno-Ugric Peoples:

The Finno-Ugric peoples or Finno-Ugrian peoples, are the peoples of Northeast Europe, North Asia and the Carpathian Basin who speak Finno-Ugric languages – that is, speakers of languages of the Uralic family apart from the Samoyeds. 

Many Finno-Ugric peoples are surrounded by speakers of languages belonging to other language families. The concept of Finno-Ugric was originally a linguistic rather than ethnic one, but a sense of ethnic fraternity between Finno-Ugric–speaking peoples, especially Baltic Finns, developed during the 20th century.

The four most numerous Finno-Ugric peoples are the Hungarians (13–14 million), Finns (6–7 million), Estonians (1.1 million), Russians (2.50 million) and Mordvins (744,000). The first three of these inhabit independent states – Hungary, Finland, and Estonia – whereas Mordovia is a republic within Russia.

Other Finno-Ugric peoples have autonomous republics within Russia: Karelians (Republic of Karelia), Komi (Komi Republic), Udmurts (Udmurt Republic), Mari (Mari El Republic), and Mordvins (Moksha and Erzya; Republic of Mordovia). The Khanty and Mansi peoples live in Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug of Russia. The Komi subgroup Komi-Permyaks used to live in Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug, but today this area is a territory with special status within Perm Krai.

The World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples - a brief:

The Finno-Ugric peoples have always striven for cooperation, and awareness of common linguistic and cultural roots which has become a part of Estonia's national identity. 

The First World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples, which was held in 1992 in Sõktõvkar, the capital of the Komi Republic, exhibited these exact sentiments of thought.

 The Congress that is held in every four years is one of the best opportunities to demonstrate the unity of Estonian peoples and readiness for cooperation in education, culture, science and environment protection.

 The VIII World Congress of the Finno-Ugric Peoples was organized in hybrid form, (in-person attendees in Tartu and virtual attendees online).

The Commemorative Stamp:

This postage stamp of 0.90 Euro was issued by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) to commemorate the VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples, which was held in Tartu, the national capital.

The First Day Cover (FDC) shows at left symbolic art of the Finno-Ugric peoples. At top right is affixed the postage stamp issued, cancelled with a special Handstamp/Postmark of Tartu Post Office. The Cancellation is dated - "16.06.2021".

A Sheetlet of 10 Stamps.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 16.06.2021

Designer: Riho Luuse

Printer: AS Vaba Maa

Process: Offset

Size: 40.8 mm x 29.1 mm

Some other posts on Estonia on this blog:

1) The Toucan (Ramaphastos toco): The first coin in a Silver Coin Series titled "Series of the Toucan" brought out by the Niue Island (a part of the New Zealand Realm) and minted by the European Mint, Estonia in 2018

2) Tartu Peace Treaty, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin issued by the Bank of Estonia, celebrating the Centenary Anniversary of the Peace Treaty (1920-2020): Coin Circulation Date: Early 2020

3) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated to the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshauser on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

4) Ugala Theatre, Estonia: Centenary Celebrations (1920-2020) of the establishment of the prestigious Theatre Company: Date of Stamp issue: 06.01.2020

_{^{5) Ancient Postal Routes - 2 historic spots on "Tartu-Voru Road" Estonia: EUROPA 2020 theme: "Omniva" (previously "Eesti Post) - Estonian Post - has issued stamps of the value of 1.90 Euro each, featuring two historic stops on the old Tartu-Varu Road: Date of Stamps issue: 14.05.2020}}

<sub><sup>6) "Canis Lupus", Estonia: The first of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in spring 2021 by the Bank of Estonia, features Estonia's National Animal - the Wolf

7) The Finno-Ugric Peoples of Europe, Estonia: The second of the two Euro Zone circulation coins to be released in 08/2021 by the Bank of Estonia</sup></sub>

_{^{8) Kihnu Lighthouse, Estonia: A Postage Stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by "Omniva" (formerly Eesti Post) commemorating the 155th milestone of the iconic Lighthouse: Date of Stamp issue: 29.10.2020}}

_{^{9) "River Seine", Art from the Treasury of the Estonian Art Museum, Estonia: A postage stamp of 0.90 Euro issued by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post): Date of Stamp issue: 17.11.2020}}

_{^{10) Franking Labels, Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post)has provided a choice of four labels - National Stamdard Letter (0.90Euro), National Maxi Letter (1.75 Euro), International Standard Letter(1.90 Euro) & International Maxi Letter (4.85 Euro): Date of Franking Labels issue: 26.11.2020}}

_{^{11) Letipea LightHouse (or Letipea Tuletorn in Estonian), Estonia: 70 years milestone (1951-2021) celebrated with the issue of a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro by Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), the Postal Service of Estonia: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2021}}

_{^{12) Jarvselja Training and Experimental Forestry District, Estonia: 100th Anniversary Celebrations: A Wooden Souvenir Sheet: Date of issue: 13.04.2021}}

13) "Endangered National Wildlife", Estonia: EUROPA - 2021: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - The Lady's Slipper Orchid ("Cypripedium calceolus") and The Eurasian Hoopoe ("Upupa epops"): Date ofStamp set issue: 06.05.2021

14) VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples (16-18.06.2021), Estonia: Omniva (formerly Eesti Post), Estonia has issued a postage stamp of 0.90 Euro commemorating the World Congress: Date of Stamp issue: 16.06.2021