Estonian Folklore Annual Prize awarded to researcher Liina Saarlo

The 2026 Estonian Folkloristics Annual Prize has been awarded to Liina Saarlo, a senior researcher at the Estonian Folklore Archive of the Estonian Literary Museum. The prize recognises outstanding contributions to the field of folklore studies in Estonia.

The 2026 Estonian Folkloristics Annual Prize has been awarded to Liina Saarlo, a senior researcher at the Estonian Folklore Archive, which is part of the Estonian Literary Museum. The announcement marks a recognition of her significant academic contributions to the study of Estonian folklore.

Saarlo works at one of Estonia's most important cultural institutions, the Estonian Folklore Archive, which is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and research of Estonian folk tradition. The annual prize is awarded to highlight exceptional work in the field of folkloristics in Estonia.