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Institute for the Languages of Finland proposes Swedish-speaking Finns, Swedish Finns, or Finland-Swedes, the first of which is the sole form used on the

settlement, named after Christina, Queen of Sweden. The settlers were Swedes, Finns, and a number of Dutch. New Sweden was conquered by the Dutch Republic in

for the True Finns also electrified the atmosphere ahead of the election. The election resulted in a breakthrough for the populist True Finns, which came

Russians in Finland or Russian Finns are a linguistic and ethnic minority in Finland. As of 2022[update], there are 93,535 Russian-speaking people, or

and four seats respectively. The Finns Party and the National Coalition Party gained one seat each, with the Finns Party recovering the seats it had

conflicts of that period: the Winter War and the Continuation War. The Finns took about 5,700 POWs during the Winter War, and due to the short length

2006) remained the country's best Olympic results until 2022 when the Finns achieved a breakthrough by winning their first Olympic gold after defeating

plan was to raze Leningrad and give areas north of the River Neva to the Finns. Army Group North under Field Marshal Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb advanced to

The genocide of the Ingrian Finns (Finnish: Inkeriläisten kansanmurha) was a series of events triggered by the Russian Revolution in the 20th century

Republic. Finland won their third title by defeating Canada in the final. The Finns had 18 first-timers for the 2019 IIHF World Championship and were widely

collection of traditional myths and legends which is the folklore common to the Finns and to the Karelian people (the Finnic Russian Orthodox people who inhabit

votes Paavo Väyrynen – 69,360 votes Anneli Jäätteenmäki – 59,538 votes Finns Party Jussi Halla-aho – 80,772 votes Sampo Terho – 33,833 votes Social Democratic

traveller Biography portal Finland portal Lists portal List of Swedish-speaking Finns List of people by nationality Finland "Crooner 'with a calling' sings Elvis

tribes, which were the Finns proper, the Tavastians and the Karelians. The southwestern part of the country, the province where the Finns proper lived, was

Finland from 2011 to 2014 and again since 2019, and as the leader of the Finns Party from 10 June 2017 to 14 August 2021. Previously, between 2014 and

Hjalmar Thorvald Oljemark (24 March 1900 – 25 April 1938) was a Finnish manor owner and a Nazi. He was one of the founders of the Nazi party called the

during the eighth term. In April 2019, the Danish People's Party and the Finns Party (at the time members of the European Conservatives and Reformists)

facing the Finns until the Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive began on June 10, 1944, from which point it saw much more active service. As the Finns were leaving

Simple Simon (Swedish: I rymden finns inga känslor, literally: In space there are no feelings) is a 2010 Swedish comedy film directed by Andreas Öhman

Axel Ehnström is a Finnish songwriter and musician. He is known for writing songs for artists such as Phoebe Ryan, Lost Frequencies and Alle Farben. He

Italian Finns (Italian: italo-finlandesi; Finnish: Suomenitalialaiset) are Finnish-born citizens who are fully or partially of Italian descent, whose

Finns Party MP Maria Tolppanen joined the Social Democratic Party, which decreased the government's share to 123 seats. As a result of the 2017 Finns

(Great Finns) was a 2004 television show broadcast in Finland by Yle (the Finnish Broadcasting Company), which determined the 100 greatest Finns of all

dominate long-distance running, the nickname was passed on to all successful Finns in the sport, including multi-Olympic gold medalists Paavo Nurmi and Ville

areas surrounding Finland. The Finns Party is likely to confirm their candidate in summer 2017. The leader of the Finns Party Timo Soini announced early

Oxford and Helsinki, and even in Stockholm his colleagues were still mostly Finns." "Ragnar Granit". www.nasonline.org. Retrieved 23 January 2023. "Ragnar

Furthermore, the Finns are the fastest growing European community in Málaga, as Fuengirola is home to the second largest colony of Finns in the world, after

Broadcasting Company) placed Torvalds 16th in the network's 100 Greatest Finns. In 2010, as part of a series called The Britannica Guide to the World's

Fredrik Gabriel Hedberg (15 July 1811 – 19 August 1893) was a Finnish Lutheran pastor and vicar. He was a Neo-Lutheran theologian, a prominent figure in

Lake Ladoga (Ladoga Karelia), surprised the Finnish general staff. The Finns deployed only two divisions, and they had a support group of three brigades

Kjell Carlström (born 18 October 1976) is a Finnish former professional road racing cyclist, who competed as a professional between 2002 and 2011. He won

Ami Aspelund (born Anne-Marie Aspelund on 7 September 1953) is a Finnish singer. She is the younger sister of singer Monica Aspelund. Born in Vaasa, Ami

Erik Valdemar Bergman (24 November 1911, in Nykarleby – 24 April 2006, in Helsinki) was a composer of classical music from Finland. Bergman's style ranged

Niclas Grönholm (born 29 May 1996) is a Finnish racing driver currently participating in the FIA World Rallycross Championship racing for GRX-SET World

Swedish-speaking people in southern Finland (and in Sweden). Most Swedish-speaking Finns emphasize that Finland Swedish is not a separate language from the Swedish

genocide of the Ingrian Finns. Approximately over 100 000 Ingrian Finns were deported in the 1930s and 1940s. Lutheran Finns had lived in Ingria for over

the older sister of Ami Aspelund. Born into a family of Swedish speaking Finns, Aspelund danced and sang in talent shows from an early age, making her

Eivor Mona-Lisa Pursiainen (née Strandvall; 21 June 1951, Kronoby — 7 August 2000) was a Finnish female sprinter, who was especially successful in 1973–1974

Nils Otto Gustaf Nordenskjöld (6 December 1869 – 2 June 1928) was a Swedish geologist, geographer, and polar explorer. Nordenskjöld was born in Hässleby

Finns. On 7 September 1920, two newly purchased Savoia flying boats crashed in the Swiss Alps en route to Finland, killing all on-board (three Finns and

(Finnish: Kirjasalon tasavalta) was a short-lived, small state for the Ingrian Finns in the southern part of the Karelian Isthmus, which seceded from Bolshevist

also the biggest digital media in Finland and reaches about 2,5 million Finns. Johanna Lahti has been the editor-in-chief of Ilta-Sanomat since November

were discussed during the campaign period. The opposition parties NCP and Finns election programs called for budget cuts and austerity to balance the budget

Viktor Savvich Klimenko (born 24 November 1942) is a singer who made himself known as the "Singing Cossack". Klimenko was born in Karelia, to a Russian

From 1941 to 1943, 1,408 Finns volunteered for service on the Eastern Front of World War II in the Waffen-SS, in units of the SS Division Wiking. Most

all sides in the conflict, while principally lauding the heroism of the Finns. The first poem Vårt land (Our Land, Maamme in Finnish) became the Finnish

Ingen rövare finns i skogen is a 1989 Swedish film directed by Göran Carmback and based on the novel of the same name by Astrid Lindgren. Peter plays

Nils Ole Hilmer Torvalds (born 7 August 1945) is a Finnish politician who has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2012. He is a member

Monika Kristina Fagerholm (born 26 February 1961 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author living in Ekenäs, Finland. She is the daughter of professor

Peter Forsskål, sometimes spelled Pehr Forsskål, Peter Forskaol, Petrus Forskål or Pehr Forsskåhl (11 January 1732 – 11 July 1763) was a Swedish-speaking

the Finns were constantly attempting to align themselves with Scandinavian neutrality, particularly regarding to Sweden. Furthermore, the Finns engaged

beyond these the Ostrogoths, Raumarici, Aeragnaricii, and the most gentle Finns, milder than all the inhabitants of Scandza. Like them are the Vinovilith

immigrants; their descendants, the Ingrian Finns, are often referred to as Ingrians. The immigration of Lutheran Finns was promoted by Swedish authorities,

Democrats regained the seat they had lost in the previous period, and the True Finns achieved their first entry to the European Parliament with one seat. The

coalition consisting of the three largest parties—the Centre Party, the Finns Party and the National Coalition Party. The coalition negotiations were

Baron Bo Gustaf Bertelsson Carpelan (25 October 1926 – 11 February 2011) was a Finland-Swedish poet and author. He published his first book of poems in

Kirill "Kirka" Babitzin (22 September 1950 – 31 January 2007) was one of the most commercially successful Finnish musicians. His career spanned from the

proto-historic Finns : both Eastern and Western, with the magic songs of the West Finns, vol. 1 Abercromby, John (1898a), The pre-and proto-historic Finns : both

Marion Rung (born 7 December 1945 in Helsinki) is a Finnish pop singer. She is known for having represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1962

Carita Elisabeth Holmström (born 10 February 1954, in Helsinki) is a Finnish pianist, singer and songwriter. She has written and played jazz and classical

Ann-Christine Nyström-Silén (née Nyström; 26 July 1944 – 5 October 2022), also known by her stage name Ann-Christine, was a Finnish singer who performed

and Bohuslen in the 1600s and governmental policies regarding Sámi and Finns in northern Sweden during the 1800s and 1900s. As part of the Treaty of

Finns Point is a small promontory in Pennsville Township, Salem County, New Jersey, and New Castle County, Delaware, located at the southwest corner of

border of Karelian territory as it served as the boundary between the Häme Finns and the Karelians during the Middle Ages. The River Kymi is also said to

Arnold Clas ("Classe") Robert Thunberg (5 April 1893 – 28 April 1973) was a Finnish speed skater who won five Olympic gold medals – three at the inaugural

Kristin "Krista" Siegfrids (born 4 December 1985) is a Finnish singer and television presenter. She represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest

Lars Valerian Ahlfors (18 April 1907 – 11 October 1996) was a Finnish mathematician, remembered for his work in the field of Riemann surfaces and his textbook

Nina Susann Åström (née Lindkvist, born 1962), is a Finland Swede Christian singer-songwriter, pianist and evangelist. Nina Åström (née Lindkvist) was

prisoners, despite the strong criticism that this aroused from many right-wing Finns, especially the White veterans of the Civil War and several senior army

where the Germans sought a political commitment to the war, while the Finns sought increased military aid in the form of both troops and materiel. In

where the Germans sought a political commitment to the war, while the Finns sought increased military aid in the form of both troops and materiel. In

Ann-Christine Nyström-Silén (née Nyström; 26 July 1944 – 5 October 2022), also known by her stage name Ann-Christine, was a Finnish singer who performed

on 14 April 2019. There are 200 MPs in the Parliament. Jussi Halla-Aho (Finns Party) was substituted by Mika Raatikainen from 23 April 2019 to 2 July

disbanded in 1995 (formally dissolved in 2003). It was succeeded by the Finns Party. The founder of the Finnish Rural Party was Veikko Vennamo, leader

Kjell Westö (born 6 August 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish author and journalist. Westö writes in Swedish. Best known for his epic novels set in

act on the Internet. His host, Finns Party member of the parliament James Hirvisaari, was also expelled from the Finns Party due to this event. Lehto's

the defending Finns as it cut the railroad line running along the coast of lake Ladoga. Cutting of the road was of less consequence as Finns had already

Russian Empire, the Finns declared independence in 1917. Although the Soviet Union recognized Finland's independence, the Finns did not trust their sincerity

[third-party source needed] Following the 2023 Finnish parliamentary election, the Finns Party, having previously moved to ID, rejoined ECR citing their change in

successful athlete, with three straight victories from 1951 to 1955. Three other Finns managed to top the podium twice: Tenho Salakka, Eino Oksanen and Pentti

Erkki Aleksanteri Räikkönen (13 August 1900 – 30 March 1961) was a Finnish nationalist leader. Born in St. Petersburg to a cantor, he attended the University

Maj Lillemor "Lill" Lindfors (born 12 May 1940) is a Swedish singer who has performed in Scandinavia since the 1960s. Lindfors was born into a Swedish-speaking

Lars Fredrik Jansson (8 October 1926, Helsinki – 31 July 2000, Helsinki) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author and cartoonist. A native of Helsinki, Jansson

Eugen Georg Oskar Ekman (born 27 October 1937) is a retired Finnish gymnast. He competed in all artistic gymnastics events at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics

Herman Gregorius Gummerus (24 December 1877 – 18 July 1948) was a leading Finnish classical scholar, diplomat, and one of the founders of the Patriotic

Stina Åsa Maria Ekblad (born 26 February 1954) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish actress. Living in Stockholm, she has appeared mostly in Swedish productions

Frans Michael Franzén (9 February 1772 – 14 August 1847) was a Swedish-Finnish poet and clergyman. He served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Härnösand

from making any significant gains. Earlier at Siiranmäki and Perkjärvi the Finns had halted advancing Soviet forces. The Finnish forces achieved a defensive

Kurt Oskar "Kurre" Wires (28 April 1919 – 22 February 1992) was a Finnish canoe sprinter who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. In 1948 he won a silver

31 per cent of Finns want to abolish the gambling monopoly and adopt a gambling licence system instead, whereas 27 per cent of Finns are against the

Erik Werner Tawaststjerna (10 October 1916 – 22 January 1993) was a Finnish musicologist who also worked as a pianist, pedagogue, and critic. He is remembered

merely "airlifting food" to "starving" Finns. (There is no record of these claims actually being made.) The Finns due to this disinformation sarcastically

Czechoslovakia as a 5–0 forfeit. The Finns were able to defeat Czechoslovakia again on the last day, which would have earned the Finns their first medal in history

has been a certain feeling of kinship. 76% of Finns have visited Estonia, and in 2004, 1.8 million Finns reported visiting Estonia. The excise tax on alcohol

Tua Birgitta Forsström (born 2 April 1947) is a Finland-Swedish writer who writes in Swedish. She was awarded the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 1998

Claes-Johan Rudolf Andersson (30 May 1937 – 24 July 2019) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish psychiatrist, author, poet, jazz musician, politician and member

Peter Julius Tallberg (15 July 1937 – 16 May 2015) was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968

August Alexander Järnefelt (2 April 1833 – 15 April 1896) was a Finnish general, topographist, governor and senator. Aleksander Järnefelt was born in Tohmajärvi

residents and citizens of Finland of Somali ancestry. As of 2023, 25,654 Finns had a Somali-background, making it the fourth most common foreign country

Niinistö (Finns), Minister of Defence (2015–2019). Paavo Rantanen (Independent), Foreign Minister of Finland (1995). Jari Ronkainen (Finns), Member of

Niklas Savander (born 4 August 1962 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish businessman currently active as a Chairman and Private Equity adviser. Savander

notably perkele. Native Finns tend to consider the harshness exaggerated, while others use it to their advantage.[citation needed] Finns swear more than their

Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson (24 September 1934 – 14 May 2016) was a Finnish singer, composer, actor, and theater conductor. Mårtenson was born

Magnus Gustaf Adolf Lindberg (born 27 June 1958) is a Finnish composer and pianist. He was the New York Philharmonic's composer-in-residence from 2009

New York, and it was estimated that as many as a half a million Mickey Finns were tied and sold during the show. The manufacturers, the Weber Lifelike

Bengt Robert Holmström (born 18 April 1949) is a Finnish economist who is currently Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics (Emeritus) at the Massachusetts

"Show Me Heaven" is a song written by American singer and songwriter Maria McKee, Eric Rackin and Jay Rifkin, and recorded by McKee for the soundtrack

dominated by the Russians (and Soviets), Czechs (and Czechoslovaks), Swedes and Finns, winning all but two of the medals in the 31 years it was held. The U18

Klaus Härö (born 31 March 1971 in Porvoo, Finland) is a Finnish film director. In 2004, he won Finland's State Prize for Art. Härö grew up in a Swedish-speaking

Gunnar Nordström (12 March 1881 – 24 December 1923) was a Finnish theoretical physicist best remembered for his theory of gravitation, which was an early

Göran Albert Casimir "Casse" Ehrnrooth, titled Vuorineuvos (April 6, 1931 – July 8, 2015), was a Finnish magnate and former chairman of the Nokia Corporation

secondary school, as well as Brändö Gymnasium, a gymnasium for Swedish-speaking Finns. Trams served the island from 1910 to 1951 – before the first bridge was

Li Sigrid Andersson (born 13 May 1987) is a Finnish politician who served as Minister of Education from 2019 to 2023. The leader of the Left Alliance,

Akseli Gallen-Kallela (26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was a Finnish painter who is best known for his illustrations of the Kalevala, the Finnish national

then began to decline, in terms of both medal hauls and ranking. In 2004, Finns won only eight medals - the first time since 1972 that they had won fewer

Latvian Finns (Finnish: latvialaiset Suomessa; Latvian: Somijas latvieši) are people of full or partial Latvian descent residing in Finland. In 2021,

2022–present Flag of the Forest Finns 19th century–present Unofficial flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns Flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns 1905–1917 Flag used during

penalty to Alexander Kutuzov at 45:15, the Finns had a chance to get back in the game, but failed to score. The Finns' comeback attempts were hampered by three

11th or 12th century to the early 13th century. The wars' effect on the Finns' society contributed to the eventual Swedish conquest of western Finland

Loons Scoring Record, mnufc.com mnu – portland, 19 May 2024 "Mexico beats Finns, but not convincingly". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 30 October 2013. Retrieved

Ben Granfelt (born 16 June 1963) is a guitarist from Helsinki, Finland and best known from his work in Leningrad Cowboys, Wishbone Ash, Gringos Locos,

Rasmus Vilhelm Schüller (born 18 June 1991) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Djurgårdens IF and the Finland national

1964. A recording by Anna-Lena Löfgren, with lyrics in Swedish as "Det finns ingenting att hämta" written by Stig Andersson, was at Svensktoppen for

Alina Voronkova (born 13 December 1994[citation needed]) is a Finnish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Finland 2018. She represented

Finnskogen ("Forest of the Finns") is an area of Norway and Sweden situated in the counties of Innlandet and Värmland respectively, so named because of

Axel Örnulf Tigerstedt (29 September 1900, Helsinki, Finland – 6 November 1962, Strängnäs, Sweden) was a Finnish-Swedish poet, novelist, translator, journalist

National Cemetery Find a Grave Finn's Point National Cemetery Fort Mott and Finns Point National Cemetery District U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Jean "Janne" Cronstedt (born 6 October 1932) is a Swedish former gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. After his sports career

congregation on the entire Pacific Rim was founded in Sitka, Alaska, by Finns who worked for the Russian-American Company. From the start, in 1840–1865

Finland played its first international on 22 October 1911, as Sweden beat the Finns at the Eläintarha Stadium in Helsinki. Finland participated the 1912 Summer

Pia Ann-Katrine Sundstedt (born 2 May 1975 in Kokkola, Finland) is a professional former cyclist, who competes in road bicycle racing and mountain bike

The ministry is led by the Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen of the Finns Party. The Ministry of the Interior's budget for 2018 is €1,463,996,000

Martin Wegelius (10 November 1846 – 22 March 1906) was a Finnish composer and musicologist, primarily remembered as the founder, in 1882, of the Helsinki

scuttled by the Russians at Hanko in April 1918. Attempts were made by the Finns to salvage the vessel: the boat was raised in 1918 and transferred to Helsinki

April 1982) was a Finnish long-distance runner. Known as one of the "Flying Finns", he won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals in the

in seats. After coalition negotiations between the winning Centre Party, Finns Party and National Coalition Party, Stubb was appointed Minister of Finance

Viktor Bernhard "Faffan" Jansson (1 March 1886 in Helsinki – 22 June 1958 in Helsinki) was a Finnish sculptor belonging to the Swedish-speaking minority

meeting of the Kagaali, Mechelin had written a petition against the draft of Finns to the Russian army, which collected almost 500,000 signatures. His coalition

Jonatan Lillebror Johansson (born 16 August 1975) is a Finnish football coach and former player. He is currently working as an academy coach for Rangers

The Left Alliance continued its slow decline, while the small populist Finns Party did not do as well as some had expected. The election was held under

Björn Georg Wilhelm Westerlund, titled Vuorineuvos (27 January 1912 in Hanover, Germany – 11 March 2009 in Helsinki, Finland), was a Finnish businessman

Sveaborg (Castle of the Swedes), or Viapori as referred to by Finnish-speaking Finns, it was renamed in Finnish to Suomenlinna (Castle of Finland) in 1918 for

Knut Fredrik Idestam (28 October 1838, Tyrväntö, Grand Duchy of Finland – 8 April 1916, Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland) was a Finnish mining engineer

Anna Åsa Olivia Westerlund (born 9 April 1989) is a Finnish footballer, who plays at club level for Åland United. She previously played for FC Honka in

the election – both are True Finns MPs. The Parliament has 115 male MPs and 85 female MPs. Of the parties the True Finns have the highest portion of male

on the Karelian Isthmus and had a relatively uneventful war facing the Finns until the Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive began on June 10, 1944, from which

industrial metal band from Haparanda. They released their debut album, Det finns bara krig ("There is only war" in English), in 2009. Their first single

forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road. During the Battle of Suomussalmi, the Finns cut the Raate Road on December 11, 1939. The action blocked the second,

same month, Rautanen rode on an ox to visit King Tsheya of Ongandjera. The Finns wanted to establish a mission station in Ongandjera, but Carl Hugo Hahn

referred as 'the Great Migration' of Finns into North America. There are several factors which resulted in immigration of Finns to Saskatchewan. Push factors

Kostiainen, "Finns," in Hoerder with Harzig (eds.), The Immigrant Labor Press in North America, 1840s-1970s, vol. 1, pg. 212. Kostiainen, "Finns," in Hoerder

Anna Silvia Modig (born 8 July 1976) is a Finnish politician; and a former journalist, and radio and TV host. She was a member of the Parliament of Finland

Per Olov Jansson (22 April 1920 – 7 February 2019) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish photographer. He is the son of artists Viktor Jansson and Swedish-born

Alexander Michael Ring (born 9 April 1991) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and defender for Major League Soccer club Austin

13. Leeming, pp. 135 Pre- and Proto-Historic Finns by Abercromby, p. 161 Pre- and Proto-historic Finns by Abercromby, pp. 163-164 Rydving, Håkan (1993)

Karin Smirnov or Smirnoff (née Strindberg; 26 February 1880 – 10 May 1973) was a Finno-Swedish writer. She was the daughter of August Strindberg and Siri

(Finnish: Pohjois-Inkerin tasavalta) was a short-lived state of Ingrian Finns in 1919–1920, which seceded from Soviet Russia after the October Revolution

Lars Evert Huldén (5 February 1926 – 11 October 2016) was a Swedish-speaking Finn writer, scholar and translator. Born in Jakobstad, Finland, he was professor

trees, usually on elevated ground. In the spells ("magic songs") of the Finns the term Hiisi is often used in association with a hill or mountain, as

Henrik Dettmann (born 5 April 1958) is a Finnish professional basketball coach who last served as head coach of the French LNB Pro A team SIG Strasbourg

Virpi Kuitunen. Kuitunen defended her title with Aino-Kaisa Saarinen. The Finns led at every exchange until the last rounds at the finish to win by 20 seconds

Virpi Kuitunen. Kuitunen defended her title with Aino-Kaisa Saarinen. The Finns led at every exchange until the last rounds at the finish to win by 20 seconds

originally constructed for the Imperial Russian Navy but was taken over by the Finns during the Russian Civil War. She had originally been named Voin, but was

Tapio Wilska (born 19 September 1969) is the main vocalist of the heavy metal band Sethian. He is also the ex-lead vocalist for the band Finntroll and

Lars Evert Huldén (5 February 1926 – 11 October 2016) was a Swedish-speaking Finn writer, scholar and translator. Born in Jakobstad, Finland, he was professor

Juha Janhunen (born 12 February 1952 in Pori, Finland) is a Finnish linguist whose wide interests include Uralic and Mongolic languages. Since 1994, he

Grue is a municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Solør. The administrative centre of the municipality is

Hans Fredrik Jensen (born 9 September 1997) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club FC Augsburg and the Finland

nearly 700 Finns from the Soviet invasion of Finland until April 1940, and then again 395 Polish POWs from June 1940. Both Poles and Finns were exposed

spirit in historical Finnish paganism, bears are still considered by many Finns to be kings of the forest, and the bear is even the national animal of Finland

then Finland must be even more so; moreover, Ptolemy does mention the Finns and does not identify them with the Favonae. Kendrick does not supply us

they were surrounded into a motti against the shore of Lake Ladoga. The Finns cleared the motti by 23 August, but by then the Soviets had already evacuated

Henrik Daniel "Daja" Sjölund (born 22 April 1983) is a Finnish football coach and a former footballer who played as a midfielder. Sjölund is currently

Kadom (Moksha: Кадом, Kadom, Russian: Ка́дом) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Kadomsky District of Ryazan

Leif Selim Segerstam (/ˈleɪf/ LAYF, Swedish: [ˈlɛjf ˈsěːɡɛʂʈam];[citation needed] born 2 March 1944) is a Finnish conductor, composer, violinist, violist

Lennart Thorvald Strömberg (17 March 1931 – 9 December 2010) was a Finnish sprint canoeist who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics in the individual

Viipuri. The village of Summa was a gateway to the city of Viipuri. The Finns had built 41 reinforced concrete bunkers in the Summa area, and the defence

Retrieved 14 December 2019. "Yle sources: Foreign Ministry prepped plan for Finns who wanted to leave al-Hol refugee camp". Yle. 11 December 2019. Retrieved

Lina Lehtovaara (née Långbacka, born 23 June 1981) is a Finnish football referee who has been a FIFA referee since 2009. Football Association of Finland

John Gunnar Rafael Storgårds (born October 20, 1963) is a Finnish conductor and violinist. Storgårds was born in Helsinki, the son of economist Gunnar

Sebastian Strandvall (born 16 September 1986) is a Finnish former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder. A former senior international for

Oeselians or Osilians is a historical name for the people who prior to the Northern Crusades in the 13th century lived in the Estonian island of Saaremaa

Emperor Alexander II gave room for liberal economic thinking. The Young Finns opposed on constitutional basis Russification efforts commenced by Emperor

range of economic issues and trying to leave little doubt in the minds of Finns that having Fagerholm as prime minister would be exceedingly costly. Finally

incumbent Orpo Cabinet's minister of the interior is Mari Rantanen of the Finns Party. "Ministers". Valtioneuvosto. Retrieved 2018-03-21. "Management and

edited by Richard Pierce, the Limestone Press, Kingston, Ontario, 1973). The Finns in America (by Taru Spiegel, Reference Librarian. The Library of Congress

Kunda culture Narva culture Corded Ware culture Amber Road / Aesti Baltic Finns (Livonians, Vends) Balts Latgalians Curonians Selonians Semigallians Middle

Annica Maria Sjölund (born 31 March 1985) is a Finnish football striker, who last played for Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC of Sweden's Damallsvenskan. She previously

including three gold medals. In the pommel horse event, Huhtanen and two other Finns, Heikki Savolainen and Paavo Aaltonen, had the same score and the gold medal

of being duds.[citation needed] During the Continuation War 1941-1944, Finns estimated up to 20% to 30% of all Soviet shells would be duds. Duds are

to two hours of travel on an ox cart. Before Ondangwa was founded, the Finns had experienced a string of setbacks in the territories of other Ovambo

"Hypnotized" Dimitrios Stassos Jason Gill Sofia Berntson Sonja Aldén "För att du finns" Bobby Ljunggren Sonja Aldén Svante Thuresson & Anne-Lie Rydé "Första gången"

1954. The results of the 2021 Finnish local elections, resulted in True Finns being the largest political party on the Ylöjärvi council. The chapel parish

Ice Hockey World Championships in 1999 and 2001, as well as leading the Finns to a surprise second-place finish at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He also

Thomas Johanson (born 3 June 1969 in Helsinki) is a Finnish sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the 49er Class with Jyrki Järvi at the

Birger Wasenius (7 December 1911 – 2 January 1940) was a Finnish World Champion in speed skating. He was born in Helsinki. Wasenius reached the world top

current second biggest Finnish party, the Finns Party, has been described as far right. The former leader of the Finns party and current speaker of the Parliament

won the Olympic gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics ahead of two other Finns, Matti Sippala and Eino Penttilä, with a throw of 72.71 metres. Four of

of being duds.[citation needed] During the Continuation War 1941-1944, Finns estimated up to 20% to 30% of all Soviet shells would be duds. Duds are

Ralf Johan Gustaf Törngren (1 March 1899 – 16 May 1961) was a Finnish politician, born in Oulu. He was the party leader of the Swedish People's Party (1945–1955)

Ice Hockey World Championships in 1999 and 2001, as well as leading the Finns to a surprise second-place finish at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He also

and the Soviet Union. It was the first large offensive victory for the Finns in the Winter War. The battle took place on territory of so-called Ladoga

Sixten Boström (born 15 September 1963) is a Finnish soccer coach and former midfielder, who is currently the assistant coach for Finnish club KuPS. Boström

conducted defensive operations in Karelia, however losing Ladoga Karelia to the Finns in July–August 1941. On 25 September 1941 it was renamed the 7th Separate

Roman Alekseyevich Eremenko (Russian: Роман Алексеевич Ерёменко; born 19 March 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder

German service after Italy's surrender in 1943. Twenty were sold to the Finns in November 1940. Twelve were in Luftwaffe service between April and September

incumbent Minister of Justice for the Orpo Cabinet is Leena Meri of the Finns Party. Source: "Minister of Justice". Oikeusministeriö. Archived from the

more units to this theatre, calling an end to their offensive. With the Finns unwilling to continue the attack on their own, Arctic Fox ended in November

Count Carl Gustaf Mannerheim (10 August 1797 – 9 October 1854) was a Finnish entomologist and governor of the Viipuri province in the Grand Duchy of Finland

Fredrik Jan Elis Norrena (born November 29, 1973) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 100 games in the National Hockey League

they be stopped, and when this did not happen, he used a decree which the Finns regarded as illegal to dismiss sixteen officials of the court, including

Björn Olof Lennartson Kurtén (19 November 1924 – 28 December 1988) was a Finnish vertebrate paleontologist, belonging to the Swedish-speaking minority

Johan Casimir Ehrnrooth (Russian: Казимир Густавович Э́рнрот, Kazimir Gustavovich Ernrot; 26 November 1833 – 5 February 1913) was a Finnish statesman in

enough, and of not slowing down sufficiently the large internal migration of Finns from the rural towns and small cities to the large economic growth centres

Karjalainen. Finland left Athens with their worst athletic performance, as the Finns failed to pick up a single gold for the first time in the entire Olympic

Johan Gadolin (5 June 1760 – 15 August 1852) was a Finnish chemist, physicist and mineralogist. Gadolin discovered a "new earth" containing the first rare-earth

Baron Klaus Eriksson Fleming (Swedish: Clas Eriksson Fleming; 1535 in Pargas – 13 April 1597 in Pohja) was a Finnish-born member of the Swedish nobility

Finnish Karelia, Ingria (see: Ingrian Finns) and to southern Sweden, parts of northern Sweden, and Norway (see: Forest Finns). Savonia, which had been a part

which flows from Lake Onega to Lake Ladoga. Before the battles began, the Finns abandoned the bridgehead which they had occupied on the southern shore of

tempo was dictated by American Donald Lash, but he was overtaken by three Finns after 2,000 m. Soon the race turned into a battle between Höckert and defending

government led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's National Coalition Party and the Finns Party following the 2023 Finnish parliamentary election. On 27 February

Southern Ostrobothnia. The Äitini-suku-series tells the stories of the Finns who emigrated to the United States. He received the J. H. Erkko Award in

acquired the large region of Ingria. There were a large number of Ingrian Finns in the region, and by 1917 there were more than 140,000. However, tensions

Count Arvid Bernhard Horn af Ekebyholm (6 April 1664 – 18 April 1742) was a Swedish general, diplomat and politician, a member of the noble Horn family

Mikael Johan Bernhard Käld (born 6 May 1954) is a Finnish football manager who most recently worked at Kokkola F10 in the Finnish women's premier division

on 21 August. The Finns pressed on and captured Tsalkki village and crossroads on 23 August. Increased pressure allowed the Finns to advance and reach

Sigrid "Siri" Sofia Matilda Elisabet von Essen (17 August 1850 – 21 April 1912) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish noblewoman and actress. Her acting career

Coalition Party had a small increase, while the biggest winner was the Finns Party, who saw major increase in vote share and council seats. The 14,5%

advance impossible, and only withdrawal of the defending Red Finns allowed the White Finns to advance a small distance until the troops again mutinied

scuttled by the Russians at Hanko in April 1918. Attempts were made by the Finns to salvage the vessel: She was raised in 1918 and transferred to Turku for

area, has historically been home to many immigrant communities, notably Finns, Swedes, Italians, and Portuguese immigrants. Scandinavian immigrants often

generation of great Finnish long-distance runners, often named the "Flying Finns". Kolehmainen competed for a number of years in the United States, wearing

Sandra Elisabet Eriksson (born 4 June 1989, in Nykarleby) is a Finnish middle distance runner, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Linda Jansson (born 10 September 1974) is a Finnish former professional tennis player. Jansson comes from Åland, a Swedish speaking autonomous region of

Sigrid Fick (née Frenckell; 28 March 1887 – 4 June 1979) was a Finnish-born tennis player who moved to Sweden in 1910. She competed at the 1912, 1920 and

Marcus Ulf Johan "Bosse" Grönholm (born February 5, 1968) is a Finnish former rally and rallycross driver, being part of a family of the Swedish-speaking

when combined with a word referring to an inhabitant (-lais-). Frequently Finns (suomalaiset) say that suomalaisittain tuntuu oudolta, että ..., or "in

Finnish people believe that Finns played little or no role in colonialism, a view known as "Finnish exceptionalism". However, Finns did settle while not an

Results of the 2021 Finnish municipal elections, resulted in the True Finns being the largest group on the Hämeenkyrö council, in Hämeenkyrö. The name

Sigrid "Siri" Sofia Matilda Elisabet von Essen (17 August 1850 – 21 April 1912) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish noblewoman and actress. Her acting career

Tom Gunnar Krause (5 July 1934 − 6 December 2013) was a Finnish operatic bass-baritone, particularly associated with Mozart roles. Born in Helsinki, Tom

Aleksei Kangaskolkka (born 29 October 1988) is a Finnish-Russian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Kangaskolkka was born in Vyborg

with 13 further songs. Later versions of this collection were compiled by Finns Henricus Fattbuur and Mathias Tolia. A Finnish translation of Piae Cantiones

Göran Enckelman (born 14 June 1948) is a Finnish former footballer. He played in both Finland and Sweden, and for the Finnish national side. He is the

Linda Jansson (born 10 September 1974) is a Finnish former professional tennis player. Jansson comes from Åland, a Swedish speaking autonomous region of

Finland, Chydenius was ranked on the place #40 in the list of "Greatest Finns" in a voting contest organised by the national broadcasting company. The

languages family of Eurasia. Siberian origins are still visible in the Sámi, Finns and other populations of the Finno-Ugric language family. An abundance of

Solveig Margareta von Schoultz (5 August 1907 – 3 December 1996) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish writer and teacher. She wrote poetry, children's novels

cross-country skier in history to compete at six Winter Olympics, after Finns Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi and Harri Kirvesniemi. The following Estonian athletes

Christian Sibelius (28 March 1869 in Hämeenlinna – 2 July 1922 in Helsinki) was a Finnish doctor and professor of psychiatry. Sibelius became a Bachelor

Sebastian Dahlström (born 5 November 1996) is a Finnish football player who plays for IFK Mariehamn. On 18 December 2019, Sheriff Tiraspol announced that

Mikaela Johanna Emilia Ingberg (born 29 July 1974 in Vaasa) is a female javelin thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 64.03 metres, achieved

Name National party EP Group Votes Jussi Halla-aho   Finns Party   ECR 80,772 Heidi Hautala   Green League   G–EFA 31,725 Liisa Jaakonsaari   Social Democratic

Irina Felicia Björklund (born 7 February 1973) is a Finnish actress and singer. Björklund was born in Danderyd, Stockholm County, Sweden before moving

and Finland were preparing for a new war while the Soviets pressured the Finns politically. In early 1940 Finland sued for an alliance with Sweden but

traffic lights. The impact of the Olympics on Finns is difficult to define. It was certainly good for Finns' self-confidence to create a successful major

failure, with the Finns capturing 1,231 German prisoners (of which 175 were wounded) in addition to 153 Germans killed in action with Finns losing 36 KIA

Aleksei Borisovich Yeryomenko (Russian: Алексей Борисович Ерёменко; born 17 January 1964), also known as Alexei Eremenko Sr. is a Russian professional

(Finnish: Inkerin suomalaismurteet) are the Finnish dialects spoken by Ingrian Finns around Ingria in Russia. Today, the Ingrian dialects are still spoken in

Jesse Öst (born 20 October 1990) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Veikkausliiga club HJK. Öst was born in Pietarsaari

though it was quickly surpassed; he finished with the silver medal. The Finns swept the medals in the two handed javelin throw, with Saaristo atop the

Finland instead of Finns and Finland Swedes. Nowadays the most common English term denoting the latter group is 'the Swedish-speaking Finns'. "Population and

Lucas Carl Edvard Bergström (born 5 September 2002) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Allsvenskan club Brommapojkarna

Helsinki connected to the draft strikes on 18 April 1902. Thousands of Finns participated in demonstrations at Senate Square angered by the draft conducted

Daniel Håkans (born 26 October 2000) is a Finnish professional footballer playing as a winger for Eliteserien club Vålerenga, and the Finland national

Christian Ruuttu (born 20 February 1964) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player, who is a scout. Ruuttu is the father of Alexander Ruuttu,

tournament without winning any of the single events. He won ahead of two other Finns. Defending champion Olaf Bjørnstad did not compete. The winner of the inaugural

Axel Erik Heinrichs (21 July 1890 – 16 November 1965) was a Finnish military general. He was Finland's Chief of the General Staff during the Interim Peace

Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns is the vocalist for the Finnish folk metal band Finntroll, and has been since 2006. He is also the vocalist and the bassist for

Sebastian "Basti" Lindholm (born 30 January 1961 in Helsinki) is a rally driver from Finland. He is a cousin of Marcus Grönholm and a father of Emil Lindholm

Carljohan Eriksson (born 25 April 1995) is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjælland. He is

Bronze Age around 3500 BC. C. A. Weslager describes Europeans as having: The Finns were accomplished in building several forms of log housing, having different

plans for a future war with the Soviet Union, the Germans proposed that the Finns would be in charge of operations in the South-Eastern Finland and east of

Results of the 2021 Finnish municipal elections, resulted in the True Finns being the largest group on Orimattila council, in Orimattila. The area of

Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld (18 November 1832 – 12 August 1901) was a Finland-Swedish aristocrat, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer. He was

Robert Gabriel Helenius (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish professional boxer. He has held multiple regional championships in the heavyweight division

his 3000 m steeplechase heat. In the final the main favourites were the Finns Paavo Nurmi, Ville Ritola and Loukola, but Nurmi and Ritola were worn by

Ulf Michael Widenius (often called Monty; born 3 March 1962, in Helsinki, Finland) is the main author of the original version of the open source MySQL

Olympic programme in 1912, athletes from Finland nicknamed the "Flying Finns" dominated the event until the late 1940s. In the 1960s, African runners

knocked-out. In the skirmishes that followed, the Finns lost two more Vickers tanks. In 1941, the Finns rearmed their Vickers 6-ton tanks with Soviet 45 mm

ammunition dump. It is possible that the latter had originally been built by Finns. 200 Finnish engineers and other experts worked in Bani Walid. Some had

however against different opponents. It was the fifth Olympic appearance for Finns Jere Lehtinen and Teemu Selänne, thus making them only the sixth and seventh

traditionally Orthodox rather than Lutheran Christians like most Sami and Finns. As a result of the Treaty of Tartu (1920), the Skolt homeland was split

Mikael Kaj Forssell (born 15 March 1981) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a striker. After his playing career, he has also worked

ethnic group in Russia speaking the Karelian language Karelians (Finns), a subgroup of Finns Karelian language, a Baltic Finnic language Karelian dialects

Bruno Ferdinand Granholm (May 14, 1857 in Myrskylä – September 29, 1930) was a Finnish architect. He served as the chief architect of Rautatiehallitus

Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Many of the new members were Jews, Finns or Ukrainians who supported the Russian Revolution. Despite being a minor

Åke Leonard Lindman (born Åke Leonard Järvinen; 11 January 1928 – 3 March 2009) was a Finnish director and actor. In his youth Lindman was a football player

Ulla-Lena Lundberg (born 14 July 1947, Kökar, Åland) is a Finland-Swedish author living in Porvoo, Finland. Her Swedish-language books have been translated

Björn Arne Christer "Nalle" Wahlroos (born 10 October 1952) is a Finnish banker, investor and the chairman of the Board in Sampo Group and UPM-Kymmene

culture while fully integrating on a global scale." The Swedish-speaking Finns or Finland-Swedes form a minority group in Finland. The characteristic of

traditionally Orthodox rather than Lutheran Christians like most Sami and Finns. As a result of the Treaty of Tartu (1920), the Skolt homeland was split

among Israeli citizens is around 300,000.[citation needed] Although most Finns in Israel are either Finnish Jews or their descendants, a small number of

Mikael Kaj Forssell (born 15 March 1981) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a striker. After his playing career, he has also worked

Mäntyharju) serving as the meeting point of the borders between the Häme Finns, Savonians, and Karelians. During the 12th and 13th century, Karelians fought

the Finns lacked vehicles strong enough to tow their great weight to the front. This had been rectified before the Continuation War and the Finns equipped

Johan Otto Wilhelm Wrede (born 18 October 1935) is a Finnish literary historian. He was born in Helsinki. He earned his doctorate in 1965 and worked for

against Soviet counterattacks. In April 1938, the Soviets contacted the Finns, stating that they didn't trust Nazi Germany and wanted guarantees that

located in New Castle County, facing Delaware City on the Delaware shore, and Finns Point on the New Jersey shore. Once the location of strategic military defenses

Göran Schildt (11 March 1917 – 24 January 2009) was a Finnish Swede author and art historian. He was the son of the author Runar Schildt. Schildt is perhaps

respectively. The Left Alliance is the Council's fourth-largest party while the Finns are the fifth-largest. The Swedish People's Party is sixth, with the party's

since 2023. She is also a member of the Parliament of Finland for the Finns Party for the Uusimaa constituency. In August 2021 she was elected the new

in Only One Night (1939), and is noted for his roles in the film Änglar, finns dom? (1961), the television version of August Strindberg's Hemsöborna (1966)

ammunition dump. It is possible that the latter had originally been built by Finns. 200 Finnish engineers and other experts worked in Bani Walid. Some had

Ural–Altaic family, in particular: The Huns Finno-Ugric peoples like the Finns, Estonians and Hungarians Altaic peoples Hungarian Turanism Turanian languages

This is a list of Finnish billionaires based on an annual assessment of wealth and assets compiled and published by Forbes magazine in 2023. Forbes list

of all time by the Finnish public during the Suuret suomalaiset (Great Finns) competition in 2004. Finnish Defence Forces "Adolf Ehrnrooth". Biografiskt

Sami, Nivkh, Ainu, Basques[citation needed], Germanic peoples, Slavs and Finns. There are also a number of deities from Celtic Gaul and Britain associated

improving the material well-being of workers and other economically poor Finns, received the votes of Social Democrats, Agrarians and Progressives. He

have operated in several parties as individuals, particularly within the Finns Party. The association gained publicity in the spring of 2006 when it published

tarmac that make it difficult for drivers especially the grip of the tyres. Finns Jari-Matti Latvala and Mikko Hirvonen took a double win for the Ford factory

the 2015 migration crisis from coalition partners in the anti-immigration Finns Party, as well as from opposition lawmakers. In May 2016, Orpo announced

Pär Stenbäck (born 12 August 1941 in Porvoo) is a Finnish politician and debater. Stenbäck was elected to the Finnish parliament at the age of 28 and functioned

of Veli-Pekka Ketola in 1995. The trophy has overwhelmingly been won by Finns, foreign players have won the award just nine times since 1978. Matti Hagman

Nasty Suicide (born Jan-Markus Stenfors on 27 February 1963) is a Finnish musician. He is most famous for being one of the founding members of Hanoi Rocks

Max Robert Engman (27 September 1945 – 19 March 2020) was a Finnish historian and translator. Engman was born in Helsinki. Engman, who from 1968–1973 was

"För att du finns" is a song written by Bobby Ljunggren and Sonja Aldén. Sonja Aldén performed the song during the third semifinal of Melodifestivalen

Harry Juhani "Hjallis" Harkimo (born 2 November 1953) is a Finnish businessman, sportsperson, and a member of the Finnish Parliament. Previously a National

Janina Päivänsäde Fry (née Frostell) (born 12 November 1973 in Helsinki) is Finnish actress, singer, model, fashion designer and beauty pageant titleholder

Kyra Marie Christine Kyrklund (born 30 November 1951 in Helsinki) is a Finnish dressage rider and trainer who currently lives in West Sussex. In 1991 she

Lars Näsman (14 July 1943 – 10 October 1995) is considered one of the best Finnish football goalkeepers of all time, having been capped for 37 full international

Lasse Mellberg (born 2 October 1977), better known by his stage name Redrama, is a Finnish rapper. He made a breakthrough in 2003. Redrama, who performs

Fred Göran Karlsson (born February 17, 1946, in Turku) is a professor emeritus of general linguistics at the University of Helsinki. Karlsson's father

1979) was a Finnish long-distance runner – one of the so-called "Flying Finns". Like his coach and close friend, Paavo Nurmi, Mäki broke world records

party Sixth party   Leader Jussi Halla-aho Juha Sipilä Li Andersson Party Finns Centre Left Alliance Alliance EAPN ALDE GUE/NGL Last election 12.87%, 2

Atos Kasimir Wirtanen (27 January 1906 in Saltvik – 10 March 1979) was a Finnish left-wing intellectual, journalist, member of Finnish parliament (1936–1953)

July at 23:40, with the Finnish infantry pushing off 28 minutes later. The Finns, however, had trouble concentrating forces and directing artillery and the

July at 23:40, with the Finnish infantry pushing off 28 minutes later. The Finns, however, had trouble concentrating forces and directing artillery and the

Finn's Leinster Journal (1767–1801), later Leinster Journal (1801–1830), Kilkenny Journal and Leinster Commercial and Literary Advertiser (1832–1922),

Atos Kasimir Wirtanen (27 January 1906 in Saltvik – 10 March 1979) was a Finnish left-wing intellectual, journalist, member of Finnish parliament (1936–1953)

Max Robert Engman (27 September 1945 – 19 March 2020) was a Finnish historian and translator. Engman was born in Helsinki. Engman, who from 1968–1973 was

Tim Sparv (born 20 February 1987) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently working as an assistant

- Finland". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021. "IIHF - Lundell leads Finns to bronze". IIHF.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021. "IIHF - Statistics 2021

Ministry of Justice election results, accessed 21 June 2009 Confirmed result. True Finns and Greens successful in the European Parliament elections 2009

Funzie Girt (/ˈfɪni ɡɜːrt/; Scots: Funyie Girt "Finns' dyke") is an ancient dividing wall that was erected from north to south across the island of Fetlar

Boris Romanovich Rotenberg (Russian: Борис Романович Ротенберг; born 3 January 1957) is a Russian businessman and oligarch. He is co-owner (with his brother

Kaj Gabriel Franck (9 November 1911 – 26 September 1989) was one of the leading figures of Finnish design and an influential figure in design and applied

Vindiciae Fennorum ("Suomalaisten puolustus", 1703, "The Defence of the Finns"). Both works represent homeland images which were fashionable to write

Janne Sven-Åke Holmén (born 26 September 1977) is a Finnish former long-distance runner. Holmén's biggest achievement was winning the marathon event in

Love Mates (Swedish: Änglar, finns dom?), also known as Do You Believe in Angels?, is a 1961 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Magnus Lindgren. Jarl

Cabinet's incumbent Minister of Social Affairs and Health is Kaisa Juuso of the Finns Party. The longest serving Ministers of Social Affairs and Health have been

mutual agreement thus avoiding open conflict between the two sides. The Finns, however, were forced by their peace agreement with the USSR to forcibly

3,000 employees. The hospital provides services to more than 1 million Finns. The hospital belongs to Pirkanmaa Hospital District, of which it covers

Arja Enni Helena Saijonmaa (born 1 December 1944) is a Finnish singer, political activist and occasional actress. She studied at the Sibelius Academy and

Linnankoski encouraged Finns to give up their Swedish names on 12 May, Snellman's birthday. During 1906 and 1907 about 70,000 Finns changed their names.

Paul Wilhelm "Willy" Kyrklund (27 February 1921 in Helsinki, Finland – 27 June 2009 in Uppsala) was a Finnish Swedish-speaking author who lived in Uppsala

1915. The 1915 Findlay Finns became members charter members of the Class D level Buckeye League. With a record of 22–19, the Finns placed second in the

Carl Henrik Meinander (born 19 May 1960 in Helsinki), is a Finnish historian, PhD 1994. From 2002 Meinander is the keeper of the Swedish-speaking professorship

sea routes. Continued Soviet submarine operations forced the Germans and Finns to step up their anti-submarine efforts in the Gulf of Finland, and largely

"För att du finns" is a song written by Bobby Ljunggren and Sonja Aldén. Sonja Aldén performed the song during the third semifinal of Melodifestivalen

participated in the Leningrad–Novgorod Offensive that drove the Germans and Finns away from the city and lifted the siege in early 1944, helped drive Finland

Bonser, "The Mythology of the Kalevala, with Notes on Bear-Worship among the Finns" (1928), pp. 344-358. Kalevala, translated by John Martin Crawford (1888)

Baron Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm (7 July 1756 in Sjundeå, Nyland, Sweden (now Finland) – 27 December 1813 in Schleswig), was a Swedish statesman. He acted

Alexei Eremenko (born Aleksei Alekseyevich Yeryomenko; Russian: Алексей Алексеевич Ерёменко; born 24 March 1983) is a former professional footballer. He

Fredrik Svanbäck (born 5 December 1979) is a Finnish former football player and manager. He signed for Helsingborgs IF in 2004 having spent all his career

Young Finns (Finnish: Nuorsuomalaiset) was a liberal political party in Finland founded in 1994 and abolished in 1999. In the 1995 parliamentary elections

century, Finland was a predominantly agrarian society and the names of West Finns were based on their association with a particular area, farm, or homestead

Katja Johanna Alice Nyberg (born 24 August 1979) is a naturalized Norwegian former handball player. She played 99 games and scored 321 goals for the Norwegian

Camilla Margareta Richardsson (born 14 September 1993) is a Finnish middle-distance runner. She competed at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in

Berndt Lindfors (21 October 1932 – 19 February 2009) was a Finnish gymnast who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. Berndt

conservative party was split into two factions: The Old Finns and the Young Finns. The Old Finns wanted to keep ties to St. Petersburg close and argued

Kotti Chave (born Björn Julius Haraldsson Chave; 18 September 1911 – 4 May 1986) was a Finnish-born Swedish film actor. He was the son of the theatre actor

but were stopped by a 32 km long strip of mines placed by the Germans and Finns. The convoys consisted of a few hundred ships, some of them being passenger

the Finns are shelled by Soviet artillery advancing to the frontline. The Red Army gathers outside the Finnish trenches, and the next day the Finns are

Russian army's severe losses to the German army started to awaken among the Finns the hope that they could get regain self-government. The Russian government's

originally centered in the Highlandtown neighborhood. During the 1930s the Finns operated Highlandtown's Finnish Hall as a community center. The Hall was

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