New opportunities for learning the Karelian language have appeared in five districts of the Republic of Karelia

Free language classes are held in the villages of Novaya Vilga, Essoila, Ilyinsky, Borovoy, Ondozero village.

The course programs provide for mastering the Karelian language at the initial level – learning the alphabet, mastering the lexical and speech minimum on various topics, as well as acquaintance with the culture and traditions of the Karelians.

Karelian language courses are organized using a grant from the Head of the Republic of Karelia by the public organization Karjalan Rahvahan liitto.

“The Union of the Karelian People has been conducting free Karelian language courses both in Petrozavodsk and in the regions of the republic for many years. In 2023, as part of the project, we organized courses in five districts. Classes are in great demand, – said the chairman of the Karjalan Rahvahan liitto Anna Yakovleva. – Thanks to the grant, we can pay for the work of teachers, purchase the necessary stationery, as well as republish textbooks on the Karelian language that students of the courses can use.”