Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: online
  • Time: 09.09.2026 kell 16:00 - 17:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17870?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: online
  • Time: 09.09.2026 kell 14:00 - 15:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17869?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: online
  • Time: 09.09.2026 kell 11:00 - 12:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17868?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Tallinn – Pärnu õppereis 2026 - GROUP FULL

  • Language level required: A2+
  • Location: Mere pst 5
  • Time: 26.09.2026 kell 07:30 - 20:00
  • Format: Study Trip
  • Organizer: Õppekeskus OÜ

Tähelepanu! Õppereisil saavad osaleda ainult eelnevalt registreerunud inimesed. Korralduse sujuvuse ja rahastaja reeglite järgimise tõttu ei saa me kahjuks registreerimata inimesi bussi lubada.

Programm: Ekskursioon Pärnu Muuseumis ja Koidula Muuseumis. Pärnu Keskraamatukogu ja kontserdimaja külastus.

Lisainfo: Janus Paurmanilt e-posti aadressil januspaurman@gmail.com või telefonil +372 5660 4379

07.30 Väljasõit Mere pst 5, Tallinn
10.00 Ringkäik Pärnu Endla teatris
11.30 Pärnu Muuseumi külastus
13.00 Lõunasöök
14.30 Ekskursioon Koidula Muuseumis
16.00 Pärnu Keskraamatukogu ja kontserdimaja külastus. Pärnu rand
17.30 Tagasisõit
20.00 Tagasi Tallinnas, Mere pst 5

Õppereisid on suunatud nendele täiskasvanud inimestele, kelle emakeel ei ole eesti keel ja kes soovivad eesti keelt praktiseerida; külastada kultuuriloolisi paiku ning muuseume, etendus- jt kultuuriasutusi, mis aitavad mõista eesti kultuuri eripära ja traditsioone. Õppereisi viib läbi Õppekeskus OÜ.

Kaasrahastanud Šveitsi riik majanduslike ja sotsiaalsete erinevuste vähendamiseks Euroopa Liidus

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17629?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

This year, the Day of Nationalities will be celebrated with concerts, fairs, and workshops all across Estonia

The Integration Foundation’s partners – national cultural societies – are organising a wide range of events in Tallinn, Jõhvi, and Pärnu to celebrate the Day of Nationalities. The programme features concerts, ethno fairs, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and culture festivals, all of which showcase the rich and diverse heritage of Estonia’s ethnic groups. 

On 19 and 20 September, the Etnolaat Fair will take place in Tallinn Town Hall Square. The 16th Etnolaat Fair is a joint event bringing together numerous cultural societies of national minorities, featuring a diverse cultural programme. The programme features a variety of workshops, traditional handicrafts and cuisine, as well as a concert programme featuring national cultural groups.

In Tallinn, the programme of celebrations continues on 20 September at the Mere Cultural Centre with the concert titled ‘Under One Sky’. Performers include groups from the Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, the Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia, and the International Association of National Cultural Societies LÜÜRA.

On 20 September, the National Minorities Culture Festival titled ‘National Cultures Creative Pot’ will kick off at Jõhvi Concert Hall, featuring exhibitions and masterclasses in traditional handicrafts on the theme ‘From Grandma’s Dowry to the Present Day’, a folk dance room, and a gala concert.

On 26 September, Pärnu will host presentations introducing several singing, dance and art studios, a handicraft workshop, an art exhibition, a concert programme, as well as snacks and dishes from various national cuisines.

The Day of Nationalities programme runs from 19 September to 24 October, bringing together representatives of different ethnic groups and those interested in celebrating cultural diversity.

 

DAY OF NATIONALITIES EVENTS 2026

 

TALLINN

Date and time of the event

Place

Event description

Organiser

 

 

12–30 September
every day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., except on 19 September

 

 

Väike-Karja 2

Azerbaijani carpet and painting exhibition

During this period, workshops will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays: painting workshops from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and carpet weaving workshops from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The fee for the painting workshop is 5 euros for children and 15 euros for adults. The carpet weaving workshop is free for everyone.

Registration: rovshannur.art@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/RovshanART 

 

 

MTÜ Aserbaidžaani rahvuste art studio Buta

 

 

5 p.m. on 19 September 2026

 

 

Tallinn Town Hall

Azerbaijani folklore music concert titled ‘Saz Balaban’

The programme centres on five traditional musical instruments: the saz, the balaban, the zurna, the nagara and the qarmon. Each has its own character and distinctive timbre, but together they create the remarkably rich soundscape that is characteristic of Azerbaijani folk music.

Tickets: Saz-Balaban Azerbaijani folklore music concert – Tickets | Fienta

 

 

MTÜ Aserbaidžaani rahvuste art studio Buta

 

19 September 2026
3 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

Small hall

Concert titled ‘Sing and the Heart Will Respond’, featuring Russian choirs from Tallinn

The programme features classical choral works performed by women’s, mixed and children’s choirs

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

19–20 September
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

 

 

Town Hall Square

Etnolaat Fair

XVI Etnolaat Fair is a joint event bringing together numerous cultural societies of national minorities, featuring a diverse cultural programme
The programme features a variety of workshops, traditional handicrafts and cuisine, as well as a concert programme featuring national cultural groups

 

 

The Estonian Union of National Minorities

 

 

20 September 2026
2 p.m.

 

 

Tallinn Town Hall

38th Estonian National Minorities Forum

The founding date of the Estonian Union of National Minorities is considered to be 24 September 1988 – the day on which the first Estonian National Forum took place.

We will celebrate the Day of Nationalities and the 38th anniversary of our organisation with a fair and a forum.

Admission by invitation only.

 

 

 

The Estonian Union of National Minorities

 

20 September 2026
2 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

Great hall

Concert titled ‘UNDER ONE SKY’

Performances by groups from the Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia, the Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, and the International Association of National Cultural Societies LÜÜRA.

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, the Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia, and the International Association of National Cultural Societies LÜÜRA

 

21 September 2026
12 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

 

Lecture Hall

Online lecture titled ‘Intercession on the Nerl’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

21 September 2026
2 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

Lecture Hall

Lecture by cultural historian Tatjana Tšervova titled ‘A Chronicle of Tallinn’s Architecture’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

22 September 2026
12 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

 

Lecture Hall

Lecture by artist Sergei Minini titled ‘Pre-Christian Art of Russia’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

22 September 2026
2 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

 

Lecture Hall

Lecture by historian Oleg Sidelnikov titled ‘Sofia Kovalevskaya’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

23 September 2026
12 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

 

Lecture Hall

Lecture by editor and translator Nelli Melts titled ‘Estonian Russian Writers: Past and Present’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

24 September 2026
12 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

Lecture Hall

Lecture by artist Valeri Lauri titled ‘The Formation and Blending of National Cultural Narratives in Estonian Art: Paintings by Sjuvalo (Shcherbakova), Yegorov, Kaigorodov, Sokolov, Kormashov and Others in the 20ᵗʰ and Early 21ˢᵗ Centuries’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

24 September 2026
2 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

Lecture Hall

Cinema World with Ella Agranovskaya: ‘Jack Lemmon: How to Outshine Marilyn Monroe’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

25 September 2026
12 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

3rd floor

Lecture Hall

Lecture by music editor Aleksandr Lukyanov titled ‘Jaan Rääts and His Students Erkki-Sven Tüür and Tõnu Kõrvits’

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

25 September 2026
5.30 p.m.

 

Azerbaijan House

Estonia pst 15

Festive cultural evening titled ‘National Minorities Days 2026’

Folk dances and traditional music from various ethnic groups. The evening’s guest of honour will be the Estonian folk dance group RAABIKU TANTSURÜHM

 

Azerbaijan House, Turkish Nationalities Society

 

25 September 2026
7 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

Small hall

The women's choir Viva Musica, conducted by Sergei Mironov, invites you to the concert titled ‘An Evening of Slavic Romance’

The poetic programme features heartfelt folk songs, enchanting Russian romances and choral works from operas by A. Borodin, A. Dargomyzhsky and N. Rimsky-Korsakov

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

26 September 2026
5 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

Small hall

Concert by the soloists of the EHO Vocal Studio titled ‘When a Song Lives in the Heart’

The programme features songs from around the world in Russian, Estonian, Ukrainian and other languages.

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

27 September 2026
5 p.m.

 

Mere Cultural Centre, Mere pst 5

Small hall

Autumn concert by the Olga Lund Vocal Studio titled, ‘Folk Songs’

The concert will feature estrada songs, folk songs and romances

Cultural Association Kirill and Meffodi, Union of Russian Educational and Charitable Organisations in Estonia

 

JÕHVI

Date and time of the event

Place

Event description

Organiser

 

20 September 2026
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Jõhvi Concert Hall

Pargi tn 40

XXII National Minorities Culture Festival titled ‘National Cultures Creative Pot’
Exhibitions and masterclasses in traditional handicrafts on the theme ‘From Grandma’s Dowry to the Present Day’, a folk dance room, and a gala concert

 

Round Table of National Cultural Associations in Ida-Viru County, Ida-Viru County Integration Centre

 

PÄRNU COUNTY

Date and time of the event

Place

Event description

Organiser

 

26 September 2026

1 p.m.

 

Nooruse House

Roheline 1b,
Pärnu

NPO Union of Minorities Raduga invites you!

The programme features presentations introducing singing, dance and art studios, a handicraft workshop, an art exhibition, a concert programme, as well as snacks and dishes from various national cuisines

 

NPO Union of Minorities Raduga and its members

 

24 October 2026

2 p.m.

Sindi Community Centre

Pärnu mnt 44, Sindi

 

Concert titled ‘Slavyanochka and Friends’

 

Town of Sindi’s Cultural Association Slavyanochka

Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: Linda 2, Eesti keele maja
  • Time: 08.09.2026 kell 15:00 - 16:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17864?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: online
  • Time: 08.09.2026 kell 13:00 - 14:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17863?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Peer-to-peer counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: online
  • Time: 08.09.2026 kell 09:00 - 10:00
  • Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
  • Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17862?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

B1 ONLINE PROFICIENCY EXAM PRACTICE WORKSHOP

  • Language level required:
  • Location: Zoom/Teams
  • Time: 09.10.2026 kell 11:00 - 14:00
  • Format: Language self-learning support
  • Organizer: Tallinna eesti keele maja

Are you preparing for the Estonian language proficiency exam and would like to feel more confident before the exam?
Join our practical online workshops, where we focus on the different language skills assessed in the proficiency exam. You will become familiar with the exam format and task types, practice completing exam tasks, and receive practical advice on how to prepare for the exam.
The workshops are designed for adult learners who would like to:
• prepare for the Estonian language proficiency exam;
• practice exam task types;
• feel more confident about taking the exam;
• learn effective study and exam strategies.
Each workshop focuses on one or more language skills assessed in the proficiency exam and provides practical advice for independent preparation.
Please register via the INSA self-service portal.
The workshops take place online.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17433?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Independent language learning counseling

  • Language level required:
  • Location: Zoom/Teams
  • Time: 23.09.2026 kell 16:00 - 17:00
  • Format: Independent language learning counseling
  • Organizer: Tallinna eesti keele maja

A free consultation that helps language learners plan and implement their independent learning process. Under the guidance of a consultant, learners can develop their language skills flexibly, based on their individual needs and learning pace.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/17861?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus