Finland celebrates its 100th Independence Day on 6 December 2017. Independence was made possible by the development of the nation, upheavals in Europe and the nation’s strong desire for independence. Before independence, Finland was part of Russia as an autonomous Grand Duchy for 108 years. Finland became a Nordic society during 600 years of Swedish rule. This site describes events and notable personalities in the history of independent Finland. The aim is to help answer the question of how Finland became independent. This website is brought to you by the Helsinki Finnish Club.
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P. E. Svinhufvud -
Jean Sibelius -
Kullervo Manner -
C. G. Mannerheim -
Santeri Alkio
Notable persons
Read from personsFinland celebrates its 100th Independence Day on 6 December 2017. Independence was made possible by the development of the nation, upheavals in Europe and the nation’s strong desire for independence. Before independence, Finland was part of Russia as an autonomous Grand Duchy for 108 years. Finland became a Nordic society during 600 years of Swedish rule. This site describes events and notable personalities in the history of independent Finland. The aim is to help answer the question of how Finland became independent. This website is brought to you by the Helsinki Finnish Club.
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The official symbols of Finland – flag, coat of arms and national anthem
Finland did not have an official flag when the country became independent. The “Blue Cross Flag”… [Read more]
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Finland as a state in 1917
The newly-independent Finland was an advanced society when it declared independence on 6 December. I… [Read more]
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In 1917, Finland was a modestly prosperous agricultural country inhabited by literate Lutherans, with half the population under 25 years of age
When Finland was born, the Finns were quite literally a young nation. In 1917, 35 per cent of Finns … [Read more]
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Municipal democracy – the glue of society
One of the greater miracles in Finland’s survival story is the nation’s quick unification after … [Read more]
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The end of grain imports from Russia caused a food shortage in Finland
In May 1917, the Finnish parliament passed a food bill prepared by the Senate. The Russian provision… [Read more]
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The price of the Finnish civil war: sentences, executions, prison camps, deaths
The most tragic event in Finland’s history is the civil war that took place between January and Ma… [Read more]
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The Republic made peace with Soviet Russia
In 1919, a republican form of government regained popularity after the 1918 monarchy escapade. Next … [Read more]
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The Games of the XV Olympiad: Putting Finland back on the map
The Finnish Olympic dream came to fruition with the Helsinki Summer Games of 1952. For two weeks, He… [Read more]