News from The SiteOctober 7, 2024 Express train Äänislinna – Helsinki Schedule is valid from March 15, 1944 October 6, 2024 Passenger train Svir – Medvezhegorsk Schedule is valid from March 15, 1944 October 5, 2024 Express train to Äänislinna An express train between Helsinki and Äänislinna will operate from May, 1 September 11, 2024 Open Letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, R.Holsti I hope that this act of mine will help atone for the mistakes Finland has made regarding Karelia and will inspire the people of Karelia in the future September 5, 2024 September 4, 2024 September 3, 2024 The map of Äänislinna Placement of some troops in Äänislinna September 2, 2024 Renaming of streets in the Äänislinnana The military administration of East Karelia has recently made a general change of street names in the Äänislinnana August 31, 2024 The Foreign Policy of the Soviet Union Report of the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars and People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs comrade V.M.Molotov at a meeting of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on August 1, 1940 August 25, 2024 Monument to the Heroes of the War of Independence The Monument to the Heroes was unveiled in Kuortane on August 14, 1921 August 16, 2024 Bandit Attack on the Rebolskaya Volost According to the peace treaty between Soviet Russia and Finland, the Rebolskaya Volost became part of the Karelian Working Commune August 4, 2024 Tartu peace negotiations Caricature August 3, 2024 Festival of Tribesmen and Meetings in Uhta on July 12, 13, and 14 The meeting of representatives from the volosts of White Sea Karelia August 2, 2024 Map of the northern part of the Russian Empire Guide to northern Russia, Saint Petersburg, 1899 August 1, 2024 Map of Finnish railways in late 1917 Helsinki, 1920 July 31, 2024 Symbolic map of Europe Europe in 1914 July 30, 2024 The growth of Russian imperialism New York, 1961 July 24, 2024 To the People of Eastern Karelia The chains have fallen, the night is replaced by a bright day July 23, 2024 Monument to the War of Independence in Haapajärvi For faith, Fatherland and most precious freedom July 19, 2024 Monument to the Heroes in Joensuu On the rear side of the memorial are also carved the names of two fallen in the Olonets expedition July 18, 2024 July 12, 2024 Delegations from White Sea and Olonets Karelia in Helsinki On August 9, two delegations from Northern Olonets, elected at meetings of the Olonets Karelians held earlier in the month in Reboly and Lendery, arrived in Helsinki July 6, 2024 Monument to the Heroes in Värtsilä In March 1940, the monument was evacuated behind the new border line July 4, 2024 The grave of Iivana Rokatshu The grave of Iivana Rokatshu, the commander of the Forest Guerrillas in the White Sea Karelia, is located in the old Karelian village of Tiksha July 1, 2024 Resolution of the Supreme Council of the Karelian ASSR on the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Karelian ASSR The Declaration comes into effect from the day of its adoption June 30, 2024 Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Karelian ASSR Citizenship of the Karelian ASSR is established on the territory of the Karelian ASSR June 19, 2024 Nurmo monument of heroes The monument of Heroes was unveiled in Nurmo on 20 August 1921 June 17, 2024 Arhippa and Miihkali Perttunen graves The graves the greatest Rune Singer of White Sea Karelia Arhippa Perttunen and his son Rune Singer Miihkali Perttunen are located in Kalmosaari, in the old graveyard of the abandoned Ladvozero Village June 15, 2024 National Awakening in the North Olonets After confirming with the police chief that the Bolshevik government’s laws on freedom of assembly and speech and the declaration of the right to self-determination were still in effect, the meeting began June 11, 2024 People of Karelia, the men of White Sea and Olonets regions! It is time for the people of Karelia to wake up, for the guys of White Sea and Olonets to rise up June 10, 2024 Karelian brothers, men of Reboly and Porosozero! The time has come now for the men of Reboly and Porosozero to free themselves from the life of a slave June 8, 2024 To General Officer Commanding in Chief the Allied Forces in Murmansk Our dearest wish is that the Allies will not support the old regime in preventing Karelia from seizing this opportunity of setting her house in order June 7, 2024 Address by Brigadier-General George Dominic Price to assembly of Karelian representatives The Allied Command does not support any proposals for separation from Russia June 6, 2024 The request to His Majesty the King of Great Britain We all desire, from the bottom of our hearts for the British Government to take us under their protection, giving us the right to govern Karelia as we desire June 5, 2024 Letter from the Residents of the Rebolsky Volost to the Karelians Remaining on the Other Side of the Border If we manage to make the right choice, it will bring blessings and happiness for us and future generations, but if we choose wrongly, it will lead to a curse and the disappearance of our people June 4, 2024 To the people of Karelia! Act secretly against the Ruskies in every way you can June 3, 2024 Karelians! Residents of White Sea and Olonets regions! United with Finland, White Sea and Olonets regions are entering the period of revival and unprecedented prosperity May 31, 2024 Ingrian Finns! Let's join our forces to put a swift end to the Red executioners May 29, 2024 To the Karelian and Ingrian soldiers of the First Finnish Corps! If the lying gang of Mr. Kuusinen wins, neither hunger, nor forced labour and deportations will never end in Karelia and Ingria, but they will start in Finland as well May 28, 2024 Karelian brothers! You can do great things in the Ruskies' rear May 27, 2024 Kinship brothers in White Sea Karelia! Gather your courage and help us behind the front line! May 19, 2024 Notice to Karelian Refugees Notification from the Plenipotentiary Representation of the USSR in Finland May 18, 2024 To all Karelian Working People who fled with the bandits to Finland Therefore, return to your native homes calmly, without fear May 10, 2024 New mass deportations in North Ingria Last June, news came in that soviet authorities started again to deport Finnish population of Ingria from their home lands in large quantities May 9, 2024 Monument to Henrik Renqvist in Sortavala On 15 August 1943, the second anniversary of the liberation of Sortavala, a ceremony to unveil a memorial stone to Henrik Renqvist was held in the courtyard of the house of the chaplain of Sortavala rural parish May 1, 2024 The common grave of the Soviet soldiers in Kuolismaa "Eternal glory to the warriors who fell for Motherland" April 29, 2024 Pehr Adolf Kruskopf He was one of Finland's first lithographers April 24, 2024 Coat of arms of the USSR Post Stamp of the USSR April 23, 2024 The map of the Karelian ASSR Late 1920's April 21, 2024 Long live the Karelian-Finnish Soviet Republic – an outpost of the USSR on the north-western border! Soviet propaganda poster April 14, 2024 Lion of Finland Monument to the Capture of Äänislinna April 11, 2024 Kantele of peace Monument to the Heroes in Hiitola April 10, 2024 Along Russian Karelia in summer of 1879 One could easily guess who the winner will be in this battle between the two nationalities while the handful of Karelians compete against the endless Russian hordes April 3, 2024 Olonets District The Korels, heterogeneous of the Finnish tribe, live on a comparatively vast territory, which streches from the Finnish border to lake Onego and from Lake Ladoga almost to the Arctic Ocean. They are natives of this region: but in the 13th century this region was invaded by the Slavs from Novgorod, first there were just small attacks at the Korelian settlements and then they settled in Korelia forever… March 21, 2024 Hiitola Photos March 15, 2024 Viktor Svaetichin His works are photographically accurate pictures of buildings and landscapes March 12, 2024 To the people of Olonets and Karelia Soviet propaganda leaflet February 21, 2024 Members of the Komsomol! Soviet propaganda poster February 20, 2024 Citizens of the Soviet Union! Soviet propaganda poster February 19, 2024 Ours is a righteous cause. The enemy shall be defeated. Victory will be ours! Soviet propaganda poster February 18, 2024 Vote for the party of Lenin-Stalin! Soviet propaganda poster February 17, 2024 Don't forget that our country is surrounded by capitalist countries! Soviet propaganda poster February 16, 2024 February 15, 2024 The day of elections to local Soviets of Working People's Deputies is a joyful holiday of the Karelian-Finnish people! Soviet propaganda poster February 14, 2024 1914 – 1941 Soviet propaganda caricature February 13, 2024 Mannerheim – sword-swallower Soviet propaganda caricature February 12, 2024 Fascist kennel Soviet propaganda caricature February 11, 2024 The ties of friendship Soviet propaganda caricature February 10, 2024 Mannerheim Soviet propaganda caricature February 9, 2024 What a success! Soviet propaganda caricature February 6, 2024 "Once in a baptismal evening…" Soviet propaganda caricature February 5, 2024 Gus and Adi: crosses Soviet propaganda caricature February 3, 2024 Finnish soldiers! Soviet propaganda leaflet January 28, 2024 Who is he? Soviet propaganda leaflet January 27, 2024 Order for the retreating army Soviet propaganda caricature and leaflet January 18, 2024 The lackey of the English bankers Soviet propaganda leaflet January 16, 2024 Restaurant Finland Soviet propaganda leaflet January 15, 2024 Mannerheim in the Soviet propaganda Soviet propaganda materials January 14, 2024 "Please sir drink the blood of Finnish men!" Soviet propaganda leaflet January 13, 2024 Grand Bone Cross Soviet propaganda caricature January 12, 2024 Throw the fascist rapists off Soviet propaganda leaflet January 11, 2024 If you hew trees the chips must fly Soviet propaganda caricature January 10, 2024 The Fascist pets’ corner in 1944 Soviet propaganda caricature January 9, 2024 "Let’s drive these executioners far away!" Soviet propaganda caricature January 8, 2024 The year of a radical turning point in the war Soviet propaganda caricature January 7, 2024 Military mail Soviet propaganda leaflet January 6, 2024 Anti-Fascist playing cards Soviet propaganda playing cards January 5, 2024 White Finnish jester Soviet propaganda leaflet January 4, 2024 In high spirits Soviet propaganda caricature January 3, 2024 Fascist attack dog Soviet propaganda postcard January 2, 2024 Executioners of the Finnish people Soviet propaganda leaflet January 1, 2024 75th anniversary Soviet propaganda caricature December 31, 2023 The greediest dog and thief in the World Soviet propaganda poster December 30, 2023 Guarding the independence of Finland Soviet propaganda leaflet December 29, 2023 Mannerheim – executioner of the Finnish people Soviet propaganda leaflet December 28, 2023 Executioner Mannerheim Soviet propaganda leaflet December 27, 2023 The hireling of the Russian Tsar Nicholas the Bloody Soviet propaganda leaflet December 26, 2023 Happy New Year! 1940 December 12, 2023 Lumivaara Photos December 1, 2023 The 50th anniversary of the Karelian ASSR A postage stamp, postal envelope, match labels and other anniversary products were issued for the holiday November 23, 2023 The map of Stalin White Sea–Baltic Canal The small atlas of the USSR, 1939 November 22, 2023 Stalin White Sea–Baltic Canal Soviet Great World Atlas, vol II, 1939 November 21, 2023 The map of the Karelian ASSR Administrative-territorial division of the Karelian ASSR of RSFSR November 18, 2023 Ivan Bilibin in East Karelia Later, Ivan Bilibin used collected materials in his illustration work November 15, 2023 Illustrated map of European Russia Partnership I.N.Kushnerev and Co, Moscow, 1896 November 12, 2023 Special map of European Russia 1865–1880. Edited by Ivan Strelbitsky November 5, 2023 Monument to Heroes of Independence War The names of 56 fallen heroes are engraved on the base of the monument, of which four died in Olonets Karelia November 4, 2023 Glory to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics! Soviet propaganda poster November 3, 2023 Vote for the further development of the Karelian-Finnish SSR! Soviet propaganda poster November 2, 2023 Long live the brotherly unity of Karelians, Finns and Russians in the common family of the peoples of the Soviet Union! Soviet propaganda poster November 1, 2023 Long live the indestructible moral and political unity of the Soviet people! Soviet propaganda poster October 31, 2023 White Sea and Olonets Karelians I lead the Finnish people's army of free men, in whose ranks peasants, workers and civil servants fight side by side, to bring you national freedom October 29, 2023 Kinship brothers in White Sea Karelia! Raise your trampled by Ruskies dreams about the freedom of White Sea Karelia and the common destiny with Finland October 28, 2023 Monument to Battles of Suodenniemi “Future generations, respect the work of the fathers, keep the memory of the heroes sacred” October 23, 2023 The cross of White wall of Ingria The cross of White wall of Ingria was instituted by the North Ingria Committee on November 16, 1919 October 7, 2023 Resolution adopted by the 1st Army Corps of the Finnish People's Army We warmly greet the reunification of the Finnish and Karelian people September 30, 2023 Greetings to the Red Army from the People's Government of Finland Long live the Red Army-liberator, the army of heroic deeds! September 24, 2023 Confidential Protocol The USSR has the right to have a maximum of fifteen thousand ground and aerial forces in the territory leased from Finland in Hanko Peninsula and its nearby islands September 17, 2023 The boundary stone near Tulemajoki River The boundary stone number 355 September 6, 2023 Valdemar Pyysiäinen The central theme of Valdemar Pyysiäinen's art was the memories of his former life in the ceded Karelia August 6, 2023 Vaassila stone A monument was erected in Voinitsa Village in memory of White Sea Karelia rune-singers June 4, 2023 Memorial to the Rune Singers from Kalevala According to legend, Elias Lönnrot wrote down runes from Arhippa Perttunen in 1834 exactly at this place May 7, 2023 The monument of Miihkali Perttunen The monument of Miihkali Perttunen, also called the Northern Homer, was erected in Voknavolok Village on September 1, 1991 May 2, 2023 The domains of Olonets, Karelian, Belozersk and Ingermanland as part of the Russian Empire in Europe with Russian Lapland Presso la Calcografia Camerale, Roma, 1796 May 1, 2023 Map of the Russia 1st State Cartographic institution (former of A.Ilyin), Petrograd, 1918 April 30, 2023 Map of the gradual expansion of the borders of the Russian Empire since 1462 Saint Petersburg, 1908 April 29, 2023 Tombstone of Gustaf Adolf Sandström The tombstone of Lieutenant Gustav Adolf Sandström-Sammatti, who fell in Eastern Karelia, was unveiled near the Espoo Church on November 3, 1935 April 24, 2023 Search v11.08 Updated interface March 26, 2023 Text Search v6.14 Run more efficiently March 15, 2023 Ethnographic map of Europe Heinrich Berghaus, 1847 March 14, 2023 Ethno-linguistic map of Europe Justus Perthes, 1847 March 13, 2023 Ethnographic map of Europe Gustaf Kombst, 1846 February 26, 2023 Search v10.08 Added search by categories January 4, 2023 The Order of Sampo The order is the highest decoration by Republic of Karelia December 31, 2022 December 6, 2022 Kurkijoki Photos November 20, 2022 Memorandum of the II All-Karelian Congress of Soviets Only provocative white Finnish espionage in Karelia could give the Finnish government materials about illegal arrests and even about executions of refugees November 14, 2022 Resolution of the I All-Karelian Congress The Karelian people demand from the Soviet government and the Russian delegation at the Peace Conference in Tartu not cede the Soviet Karelia to the exploitation and plunder of Finnish capitalism, strongly insist on the return of the Rebolskaya and Porosozerskaya volosts to the Karelian Soviet lands, also Pechenga should not be ceded to Finland November 11, 2022 Letter to Secretary of the Central Commitee of the AUCP(b) I.Stalin Adoption of the Finnish language as the state languages of the KASSR is a clear proof of the enemy work of the counter-revolutionary Trotsky-Bukharin and bourgeois-nationalist elements, which infiltrated to the leadership of the party and Soviet bodies of the KASSR November 9, 2022 The statement by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland In connection with the speech yesterday in Moscow by Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs Molotov, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland gives the following statement October 26, 2022 The decree of the Council of the People's Commissars on the Karelian Labour Commune With a view to developing of economic life of the Karelian Labor Commune, the Council of People's Commissars decided September 29, 2022 Ludic Karelian national flag Ludic Karelian national flag was designed by Miikul Pahomov at 1995 August 17, 2022 Monument in Lapua “The people, seeing your heroic deed, will never become a slave” August 11, 2022 July 28, 2022 Monument in Karijoki ”Eternal gratitude and peace to the heroes, who fell for freedom. People can't forget you!” July 26, 2022 July 25, 2022 Text Search v5.09 Extended search query language Search v9.09 Extended search query language July 7, 2022 Appeal of the Executive Committee of the Karelian Labor Commune to the proletariat of Finland and Scandinavia We hoped in vain that white Finland, at least initially, orserve the peace treaty which was in force for less than a year June 10, 2022 Memorial of fallen in the Estonian War of Independence and in the Olonets Karelia The monument contains the names of one local native who fell in the Olonets Karelia and five local natives who fell in Estonia June 3, 2022 Comrades peasants and workers of Karelia It's time to hear the will of the Karelian people from the true Karelia, and not from a handful of refugees June 1, 2022 To the Working People of Karelia By the actions of Soviet Russia, from the Karelian areas of the Olonets and Arkhangelsk provinces was formed new regional association – Karelian Labor Commune May 15, 2022 Telegram to com. Lenin, Kalinin, Trotsky and Zinoviev We will not exchange the Soviet labor order for the White capitalist order either from Finland or from any other capitalist country May 12, 2022 The North Atlantic Treaty The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area May 6, 2022 Telegram to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Finland The Karelian Congress believes that the red banner of the Soviets will rise over Finland soon, as a result of the joint struggle of the Finnish, Russian and Karelian working people, and working Finland will be as free as the Karelian people are free in the Soviet Russia May 5, 2022 Decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee on the join to the Kemsky uezd of the Karelian Labor Commune the some volosts of the Onega uezd of the Arkhangelsk Gubernia The Sumsko-Posadskaya, Nyukhotskaya, Lapinskaya, Nadvoinitskaya and Kolezhemskaya volosts of the Onega uezd of the Arkhangelsk Gubernia shall be joined to the Kemsky uezd of the Karelian Labor Commune May 2, 2022 Decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee on the abolition of the Olonets Gubernia Transferring of uezds to be completed by October 1, 1922 in the manner, established by the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs May 1, 2022 Decree of the Central Executive Committee of the Autonomous Karelian Soviet Socialist Republic on the amnesty for convicted participants of Karelian adventure Presidium of the Central Executive Committee of the Karelian Republic, in the connection of the creation of the Autonomous Karelian Soviet Socialist Republic, decrees April 10, 2022 Place identification signs by Karelian language In 2007 installation of the new place identification signs has begun in the territory of Olonets and White Sea Karelia April 3, 2022 Positions of Finnish coastal artillery in Churnavolok Cape Finnish coastal fortifications in Churnavolok Cape are located about 5 kilometers North of the Sheltozero Village March 28, 2022 Positions of Finnish coastal artillery in Rybreka The 4th Motorized Heavy Battery of the 4th Coastal Artillery Regiment was equipped with four 122-mm guns March 27, 2022 March 26, 2022 March 25, 2022 Post stamps of the military administration of Eastern Karelia For the controlled territories of East Karelia, the Military Administration of East Karelia was established, which also had its own postal administration March 18, 2022 Positions of Finnish coastal artillery in the Meg Island Meg Island became the easternmost outpost of the Finnish army March 6, 2022 Agreements between the governments of RSFSR and Finland about the adoption of measures of maintenance of the inviolability of the Soviet–Finnish border Signed at Moscow on March 21, 1922 March 3, 2022 Pensioner’s identity document Ministry of Social Affairs of the Karelian-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic March 1, 2022 Order of the Commander of the Karelian-Murmansk Region Combat assignment: disperse all detachments of White bandits, encountered along the way; detain for questioning one of detachments and, if you will get information about existing of any White authorities, eliminate it February 28, 2022 Postcard set ”European Russia” Published with funds of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich February 26, 2022 Soviet European Russia within the borders of self-determined peoples For the Red Front February 25, 2022 Russian Empire playing cards Early 1810's February 24, 2022 February 21, 2022 Telegram to Stalin ”You have received three million cartridges and the stocks at Vidlitsa, you must exercise the greatest economy of cartridges” February 20, 2022 Appeal of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee to the Karelian people The Government of Soviet Russia gives the Commune a promise that it will in every possible support and defend it in its work, recognizing it as an indivisible important step in the great task of organizing the World Soviet system February 18, 2022 Mikhail Kalinin in Petrozavodsk July 9, 1924 February 14, 2022 Memorial Complex in Obzha Village At October 2019, both graves, as well as the common grave of Soviet soldiers, fallen in the Second World War, were merged into a united memorial complex February 13, 2022 Order No 2 of the Commander of the Karelian-Murmansk Region and the Military Revolutionary Committee of the Karelian-Murmansk Region From the moment the Revolutionary Committee was organized, all power on the grounds passed into its hands, and the local Executive Committees were disbanded February 11, 2022 Decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee on the amnesty for Karelian refugees To grant amnesty to all persons who fled in connection to the Karelian adventure of 1921-1922 to the territory of Finland, with the exception of leaders and those who, being outside the Karelian Labor Commune, continued their actively hostile activities against the RSFSR February 4, 2022 Jussi It is known that Honkanen was trained in intelligence in Ahtiala, Lahti, in February 1941, but he probably served in the General Staff's reconnaissance duties even before the Winter War February 3, 2022 Declaration of the Russian Delegation, made to the Central Joint Russian-Finnish Commission at the moment of signing the Convention between Russia and Finland regarding measures taken in order to secure peace at the frontier The Russian Government will consider themselves entitled to suppose that Finnish military operations against RSFSR started February 2, 2022 Decree of the Council of Ministers of the KASSR on the abolition of the compulsory study of the Finnish language by children of Finns and Karelians Recently the majority of parents of pupils of the indigenous nationality of the Republic have rightly asked the question of stopping the studying of the Finnish language in schools February 1, 2022 No. 132 Concerns: the treatment of prisoners of war and conduct in occupied territories January 31, 2022 Hangö agreement As a signal that all the aforesaid actions have been or are being realizing and that the Russian Fleet and coastal fortresses intend to be complete neutrality, all Russian warships and coastal fortresses raise a white-red flag in a good visible place after approaching of the German military forces January 29, 2022 Resolution of the VI All-Karelian Congress of Soviets on the report about the results of conscription and military training for civilians Welcome the formation of a special national military unit in the AKSSR January 28, 2022 Agreement concerning the lease to the Republic of Finland of the Russian part of the Saimaa Canal and the adjacent territory and vessel traffic through the Saimaa Canal The Russian Federation shall lease to the Republic of Finland, for a period of 50 years, part of the territory of the Russian Federation, including the Russian part of the Saimaa Canal and the adjacent waters and land January 26, 2022 J.V.Stalin to F.Roosevelt The Soviet Government could make certain territorial concessions to Finland with a view to assuaging it and conclude a new peace treaty with it January 21, 2022 At the common grave Thousands have fallen for the freedom of Soviet Karelia, and hundreds of them were Finns January 17, 2022 Convention between the Finnish Republic and the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic concerning the repatriation of the nationals of the two contracting parties to their respective countries The two Contracting Parties undertake to complete, as early as possible, the evacuation, which has already been commenced, of Russian nationals resident in Finland and of Finnish nationals resident in Russia January 15, 2022 Common Grave of Communists History of Common grave in the center of Petrozavodsk dates back to June 2, 1919, when three communists who died on the frontline were buried here January 3, 2022 Terrible fate of Pekka Davidov The mutilated remains of Pekka Davydov were found and it immediately became clear that an act of cannibalism had been committed January 2, 2022 Afterword Pekka Davidov's great-grandson December 30, 2021 Monument to the Finnish War of Independence Monument to the Fallen in the Finnish War of Independence was unveiled near the Nivala Church on June 17, 1921 December 6, 2021 Finnish Red Guards murdered many prisoners of war in the White Sea Karelia Terrible fate of Petri Davydov December 1, 2021 Excerpt from a short story ”Bruno is Dead” ”These devils eat people, maybe still alive!” November 30, 2021 Red atrocities in the Olonets Karelia Likewise, the villagers have confirmed that such cannibalism has taken place November 29, 2021 Atrocities of Olonets Bolsheviks Cannibal’s meal November 28, 2021 Letter of Finnish bloody Red Soldier ”We also killed a couple of butchers and, in addition, ate butcher’s meat, which was ordinary meat, but don’t need to tell everyone about it” November 27, 2021 Atrocities of bloody Reds at the front-line Captured soldier was eaten November 24, 2021 Battle-order Group attacks the Polovina Village on June 13, 1919 November 22, 2021 Another fallen red leader A graduate of the Lyceum V.Sevelius from Helsinki, who has attracted attention in recent years as a talented athlete, a few days ago fell on the Olonets front November 19, 2021 Monument to the Independence War ”Through our memories of suffering, through our dearest graves, let the land of our fathers be free” November 11, 2021 Site of the death of Bobi Sivén At the end of summer 1942, in Repola was erected a temporary monument at the site of the death of Bobi Sivén November 10, 2021 Wilfrid Brotherus According to information received here last night, Licentiate of Medicine Wilfrid Eugen Brotherus has fallen on the northern front in the Olonets Karelia November 7, 2021 Further information about the death of Dr. Brotherus Dr. Brotherus fell on the 13th of this month in the battle of Polovina Village November 6, 2021 Missing freedom warrior is alive A participant of Olonets expedition, a native of Luopioinen, returns home November 5, 2021 Brutality of the Bolshevik forces Horrific depictions from Karelia November 3, 2021 Monument to the Fallen in the Battle of Porajärvi On September 19, 1937, at the Orthodox Cemetery of Liusvaara Village was unveiled a monument at the grave of four heroes of freedom who fell in the battle in Porosozero Village during the East Karelian Uprising in 1921 November 2, 2021 Porosozero was left In view of the overwhelming superiority of the enemy, ours were forced to retreat in the northern direction October 31, 2021 Ilomantsi – Liusvaara All territory of the former village as well village cemetery were overgrown with forest October 30, 2021 To the Government of Finland The real security of Olonets Karelia and full conditions for social, national and cultural life there can only be achieved if the areas of Olonets Karelia, as far as its were liberated, will be joined to Finland October 26, 2021 Monument to the Independence War ”For the homeland, for the lands of Satakunta, for whole Finland” October 22, 2021 Protocol of the session of the Olonets Temporary Organizational Council In the Council office in Vidlitsa Village on May 6, 1919 October 17, 2021 Free vacancies Department of Internal Affairs of the Olonets Temporary Organizational Council October 13, 2021 Greetings to Finland from the Olonets Karelia Following telegram has been received by State Regent from Pryazha Village, Olonets Karelia October 9, 2021 Captive of Rahja Adventures of a 14-year-old teenager in Olonets Karelia, Petrograd and the Karelian Isthmus October 3, 2021 Explanation I ask that the newspapers that have published mentioned news also publish this explanation in good faith October 2, 2021 Protocol of the session of the Olonets Temporary Government on July 3, 1919 The issue of the news that appeared in a certain Finnish Suunta -newspaper, which claimed that on the initiative of the Head of War Department Colonel Renvald the Karelian troops with Russian command should be formed October 1, 2021 Overview of government activities The representative of our Minister of War in the Olonets Karelia, Commandant of Helsinki, Colonel Renvald, issued a proposal to adopt Russian as the command language of own volunteer forces in the Olonets Karelia and use Russians as officers September 30, 2021 Finns fallen in the Olonets Karelia and were buried there We have been informed that the following persons have fallen in the Olonets Karelia on the Northern front and buried there September 28, 2021 Monument to Heroes of Independence War Monument to the Heroes of the War of Independence was unveiled in Seinäjoki in the Törnävä Cemetery on July 31, 1921 September 25, 2021 Speech by General Mannerheim at the unveiling of Monument to Heroes in Sortavala on September 18, 1921 I am convinced that once again a new tomorrow will come for the unfortunate people of the Eastern Karelia, when stronger bridges will unite their with our people September 22, 2021 Memorial to the Battle of Ruskeala The fate of monument is unknown since the end of the Continuation War September 19, 2021 Monument in Pälkäne On the fourth side engraved the names of three fallen in 1919 in the Olonets Karelia September 17, 2021 The grave of Chairman of Vidany Rural Council In Vidany Village located grave of Chairman of Rural Council, executed by White Finns in 1919 September 9, 2021 Freedom fighter fell in the Olonets Karelia The glorious memory of young freedom fighter! August 24, 2021 Monument to the Fallen Whites ”You brought a message of freedom to your country and your tribe at the cost of your own life” August 21, 2021 Monument to the heroes of Independence War ”So ’twas with them, and so they all bled; But how glorious in their life they lived, and in their death how great!” August 17, 2021 Monument to the Heroes of Freedom The inscriptions on the monument says: ”To the heroes of freedom”, ”1918” and ”Expensive, oh so expensive is the price of freedom” August 14, 2021 Headquarters Commemorative Cross with long-range reconnaissance clasp Symbol of the 4th Detached Battalion on ribbon means that this person participated in long-range reconnaissance operations August 12, 2021 Memorial to patrolmen Those times are far away, but its will never be forgotten – this is a part of the history of independent Finland August 8, 2021 Badge of participation in the Ingrian liberation movement The badge was entitled to those who took part in the liberation struggles in Ingria between 1919 and 1920, or otherwise assisted the liberation movement August 7, 2021 To the population of White Sea Karelia Together we will banish the enemies out from our homes July 29, 2021 Burning of the bridge over the Onda river The burning of the bridge was a significant achievement for the guerrillas July 26, 2021 July 24, 2021 The natives of Oulu left for the Olonets Karelia Liitto -newspaper reports that the most of the departed were students, among others 15 boys from Oulu Finnish Lyceum July 16, 2021 A letter from the residents of the vicinity of the Sjamozero Lake to voluntary expedition Greeting to the White Guardsmen from the residents of the vicinity of the Sjamozero Lake July 13, 2021 ”Ethnographic map of European part of Russia” In 1851, Russian ethnographer of German ancestry, Academician Peter von Köppen published the first ethnographic map of European part of Russia June 23, 2021 Monument in Hämeenlinna Monument to the Fallen in the Finnish War of Independence and in the Kinship Wars was unveiled in Hämeenlinna on April 26, 1929 June 22, 2021 Pekka Halonen Pekka Halonen was a proponent of Finnish national romantic style and a prominent member of the karelianism movement June 19, 2021 Mass grave in Palalahta Village Monument was erected in 1968 June 13, 2021 Monument in Liminka Monument to the Fallen in the Finnish War of Independence and in the Olonets Expedition was unveiled in Liminka on September 18, 1921 June 8, 2021 Order No 1 Forward, brave sons of Inkeri – Finland and the whole white world are behind you June 6, 2021 Toivo Kuisma Rest in peace, hero May 30, 2021 Schematic administrative map of the RSFSR Prepared by the data from the NKVD at December 10, 1920 May 28, 2021 Still more clarity about the execution of Yrjö Saarenpuu I am extremely surprised that Vänrikki Kallio, as an officer, descends to defend such 11-man gang, founded in the battalion May 24, 2021 ”More about the sad memory of the Olonets expedition” The aforementioned soldiers were the most valiant and lively soldiers of my company and usually carried out their duties without barking May 23, 2021 Map of Sortavala Late 1780s May 20, 2021 May 17, 2021 Positions of Finnish coastal artillery in the Ivanovsky Island From there it was possible to block the approaches to the city from the Onego Lake side May 9, 2021 Death of Yrjö Saarenpuu A little clarity on this matter May 8, 2021 More about the sad memory of the Olonets expedition Who is responsible for the fate of Ervasti and Saarenpuu, shot in the Olonets Karelia? May 3, 2021 The last letter to relatives from volunteer Viktor Ervasti, who was sentenced to death in Olonets Karelia Man does not think about his happiness when he leaves home on his own whim, despite the prohibition of his father and mother; but now it is too late to repent May 1, 2021 Man from city of Hämeenlinna wounded in Olonets Karelia He has got a bullet in his leg and is being treated now at hospital in Vidlitsa April 30, 2021 Tavastia Battalion Today in Lahti these Companies, as well as the Company formed in Eastern Tavastia and the city of Lahti, are being organized into Tavastia Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Voldi Visa April 22, 2021 Atlas of Russia, consisting of forty four maps representing the forty two viceroyalties of the Empire Saint Petersburg, 1792 April 20, 2021 To our enemies Your final defeat is a matter of the coming weeks. It's a matter of time, distance, not power April 17, 2021 Mandatory decree of the Karelian Regional Executive Committee and the Olonets Governmental Executive Committee of the Soviets of Workers, Peasants and Red Army Deputies This mandatory decree shall enter into force as of the time of its publication April 16, 2021 Geographic description of the Russian Empire Cartographic institution of D.Rudnev. Saint Petersburg, 1913 April 15, 2021 April 11, 2021 Map of the Grand Duchy of Finland (ethnographic) ”Detailed Atlas of the Russian Empire”. Saint Petersburg, 1860 April 10, 2021 Comparative size of the most important cities Geographical and Statistical Atlas of Russia, 1907 April 6, 2021 Reconnaissance and Sabotage Juho Honkanen was left fallen on the battlefield… April 3, 2021 February Manifesto In order to accomplish this We have under Our Own Supreme Hand sanctioned the hereby proclaimed Fundamental Rules to be complied with regarding formulation, examination and promulgation of laws, which are passed for the Empire, the Grand Duchy of Finland therein included March 29, 2021 On the opening of an extraordinary Diet in Helsingfors We expect from all an exact execution of our will March 28, 2021 On measures for the return to the rule of law in Finland We sincerely hope that these measures granted by Us, which spring from Our care for Finland’s well-being, will strengthen the bonds which unite the Finnish people to their ruler March 27, 2021 Vehniäinen long-range reconnaissance patrol in the summer season of 1941 Junior Sergeant Juho Honkanen fell in a fire contact in the village March 25, 2021 October Railway Ministry of the Means of Communication of USSR, 1952 March 24, 2021 March 23, 2021 Olonets Railway Cartographic institution of A.Ilyin, 1915 March 21, 2021 Post stamps of North Ingria On March 21, 1920 the Governing Council of North Ingria, in accordance with the proposal of Colonel Yrjö Elfvengren, issued original post stamps March 20, 2021 New post stamps of Ingria The stamps are former post stamps of North Ingria with the additional overprinting “To help Ingria” March 19, 2021 Ingrian post stamps Its subjects are taken from the lives of the people March 18, 2021 Post stamps of North Ingria With the passage of time those post stamps will have a great historical value March 12, 2021 A postal service is organized in Karelia Own post stamps of Karelia are already ready March 8, 2021 Post stamps of Karelia In November 1921, the Karelian United Government decided to issue its own post stamps March 3, 2021 Text Search v4.11 Run faster and more efficiently February 26, 2021 Post stamps of Olonets Karelia The post stamps were valid in the Olonets Karelia and were also used for the postal items addressed to Finland February 25, 2021 Own post stamps for Olonets Karelia The stamps will be issued as soon as possible February 24, 2021 Finnish official appeal for recognition of independence, addressed to the Governments of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Britain and the United States It is vital that the full independence of Finland be realised without delay and that its government manage to establish direct relations with foreign states February 22, 2021 Text Search v3.03 Proximity of the words taken into account February 21, 2021 The Coat of Arms of the Karelian-Finnish SSR in the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition The Coat of Arms of the Karelian-Finnish SSR was always the first February 18, 2021 The Coat of Arms of the Karelian-Finnish SSR on the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs of USSR main building was built between 1948 and 1953 February 17, 2021 The Coat of Arms of the Karelian-Finnish SSR in the Moscow Metro Among the sixteen Coat of Arms of the Soviet Republics, there also presents the Coat of Arms of the Karelian-Finnish SSR February 14, 2021 Text Search v2.00 Extended search query language Search v8.00 Extended search query language February 13, 2021 Unused radio speech by Juho Kusti Paasikivi on the fall of Leningrad For the first time in its history, this magnificent former capital of Russia has fallen February 12, 2021 February 9, 2021 Jäger March The march was made for the first military unit of independent Finland – a Jäger Battalion February 7, 2021 My friend Jussi We got information that Jussi's fell six months after his visit to Riihimäki, at the first autumn of the Continuation War February 6, 2021 Text Search v1.24 Instead of Google Custom Search January 26, 2021 Murser of Minister of the Interior Ritavuori This was the one and only political murder in the history of independent Finland January 17, 2021 General Paavo Talvela says However, a miracle happened January 12, 2021 Elias Simojoki fell Elias Simojoki was a warrior, a fighter not only on the battlefields, but also in peace works, he fought for the causes he thought were right January 6, 2021 The fates of the participants in the Olonets expedition In the spring of 1919, lot of youths who did not take part in the Finnish War of Independence due to age limits, got a chance to take part in the Olonets expedition January 4, 2021 Native of Heinola died in Olonets His body was left in the hands of the Reds January 3, 2021 Bruno is dead Quote from Uuno Kailas's autobiographical short story December 28, 2020 Descriptions of Russia Our readers still remember the disappearance of Viljo Heinonen, a Lyceum student from Turku, who was on the Olonets front, and his “resurrection” after two years of being unknown December 25, 2020 Death of Lyceum student Yrjö Saarenpuu The young freedom fighter was completely innocent of the crime, for which he was executed by Tavastians December 24, 2020 Cenotaph in Oulujoki In the Oulujoki Cemetery located a memorial stone with the names of four warriors December 23, 2020 Sad memory of the Olonets expedition Yrjö Saarenpuu was 18 years and 1 month old when he died December 19, 2020 Extract from the Treaty of Mutual Assistance and Friendship between the Soviet Union and Finnish Democratic Republic, signed on 2 December 1939 Why do the plutocrats and their minions hide the contents of this important Treaty from our people? December 18, 2020 Ceding of Kirjasalo This day became an unforgettable stage in the struggle for the freedom of Ingria December 13, 2020 Soviet propaganda leaflet ”Turn to the side of People's Government, leading by Kuusinen! Join the People's Army of the Finnish Democratic Republic!” November 25, 2020 Badges of the Finnish Union of the Kinship Warriors Member badge and badge for the 20th anniversary of Kinship Wars November 7, 2020 Reality is often more wonderful than fiction Presumed dead resident of Turku – prisoner in Bavaria November 3, 2020 Cemetery of the Freedom and Kinship Warriors Kuopio, Finland October 27, 2020 Mass grave of the Reds in Olonets Near the Olonets city sports field located a mass grave from 1919 October 22, 2020 John Bull and his Friends A serio-comic map of Europe October 18, 2020 Mother-Karelia Monument Among others, the name of the Juho Honkanen can be read on the monument October 17, 2020 Declaration Of Rights Of The Working And Exploited People The Third Congress of Soviets welcomes the policy of the Council of People’s Commissars in proclaiming the complete independence of Finland October 15, 2020 Appeal to the people of Finland Repola will not submit to Russian rule October 14, 2020 Telegram to Karelian Citizens League Let us continue our energetic cooperation in the liberation of the white Olonets October 13, 2020 Telegram to doctor G.J.Winter The white Olonets has risen October 3, 2020 Military memorial cemetery in Pogrankondushi Mass grave of Red border guards October 2, 2020 The Olonets Volunteer Expedition recruiting men In May 1919 Urho Kekkonen organized in Kajaani the recruitment volunteers to the Olonets Volunteer Army September 24, 2020 Abstracts from the article by V.Lenin “The Right of Nations to Self-Determination” “In a number of cases the oppressed nationalities inhabiting the border regions have compatriots across the border, who enjoy greater national independence (suffice it to mention the Finns, the Swedes, the Poles, the Ukrainians and the Rumanians along the western and southern frontiers of the state)“ September 18, 2020 Greetings to V.I.Lenin from the Vidlitsa volost party organization and representatives from the Red Army units ”Send warm greetings to the great leader of the proletariat – comrade Lenin from the uncultured, uneducated and unenlightened – the dark people of Karelia.” September 12, 2020 There Are No Fronts, but There Is Danger Extracts from the Report of comrade Trotsky to the Ninth Congress of Soviets, December 27, 1921 September 9, 2020 Mass grave of the Vidlitsa communards ”Here lay the participants of the defense of Vidlitsa and the comrades, executed by White Finns in April-May 1919” September 3, 2020 Bowing cross in Vidlitsa On June 27, 2019, in the Vidlitsa village was consecrated a Bowing cross on the site where was St. George Church August 30, 2020 Telephonogram to the Olonets Uyezd Military Commissariat Early this morning a detachment of White Finns, of unknown numbers, suddenly crossed the border August 29, 2020 Declaration of the Rights for the Peoples of Russia The right of the peoples of Russia to free self-determination, even to the point of separation and the formation of an independent state August 27, 2020 Memorial plaque in the place of Vidlitsa landing ”At this place on June 27, 1919 a force of sailors and Red Guards troops was landed and defeated the main forces of the White Finnish interventionists” August 23, 2020 Stalin's speech delivered at the Congress of the Finnish Social-Democratic Labour Party And if you should need our help, you will have it – we shall extend you a fraternal hand August 22, 2020 On determining the border between RSFSR and Karelian-Finnish SSR in the Karelian Isthmus Adopt the draft of changing the border between the RSFSR and the Karelian-Finnish SSR August 21, 2020 On determining the border between RSFSR and KFSSR To approve the reqwests of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Supreme Soviet of the Karelian-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic on determining the border between RSFSR and KFSSR August 19, 2020 Speech At The First All-Russia Congress Of The Navy We are now ’conquering’ Finland – this is using a nasty word – but not the way the robber barons of international capitalism conquered it August 15, 2020 Military registration card Honkanen Juho August 12, 2020 Memorial to Vehniäinen long-range reconnaissance patrol On May 26, 1991 the memorial to Vehniäinen long-range reconnaissance patrol of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters was unveiled in the courtyard of the former Priest High House in the Rautjärvi August 11, 2020 Badge of the 4th Detached Battalion The badge of the Marttina long-range reconnaissance patrol became the common symbol of the entire reconnaissance battalion August 10, 2020 Memorial to the 4th Detached Battalion Memorial to the 4th Detached Long-Range Reconnaissance Battalion of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters was unveiled on September 1, 1991 in a closed military area in Utti, Kouvola August 9, 2020 June 21, 2020 Speech at the evening sitting of the Central Committee of the RSDLP(B) If they should want us to withdraw our troops from Finland, well and good-let them take revolutionary Finland June 20, 2020 Map of Sortavala 1859 June 18, 2020 Summer Cinema Petrozavodsk. Central Park of Culture and Leisure June 12, 2020 The independence of Finland Speech Delivered in the All-Russian Central Executive Committee June 11, 2020 Killers – White Finns As a result of the shootout, the Chairman of the 3rd Local Control Border Commission comrade Lavrov was killed June 10, 2020 Monument to the warrior-liberators and the refugees from the White Sea Karelia ”Glory to the volunteers, who, motivated by their convictions, boldly followed the flag of liberation” May 23, 2020 The grave of Georgy Kuttujeff The tomb of the former Chairman of the Olonets Temporary Government May 22, 2020 Report by the German foreign ministry on the propaganda and political agitation of the Soviet Government Petrozavodsk broadcasting station was erected by the Russian State Broadcaster in the neighbourhood of the Finnish frontier for propaganda purposes May 20, 2020 Note from the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs to the Government of Finland The Commissariat of Foreign Affairs has received numerous reports of unheard atrocities committed by the Russian and Finnish White Guard bands which have invaded the territory of Russia from Finland and which, according to reliable information, include also detachments of Finnish regular troops May 19, 2020 Report On The Party Programme I very well recall the scene when, at Smolny, I handed the act to Svinhufvud which in Russian means “pighead” – the representative of the Finnish bourgeoisie, who played the part of a hangman May 16, 2020 White Sea Karelian expeditions The attack on Kem did not remain in Finnish military history as a model of strategic or tactical planning May 9, 2020 Red Ruskies’ fuss in the White Sea Karelia We hope that these actions of the Whites made the Reds no longer want to make robbery trips to the Finnish side of the border May 1, 2020 Note by German foreign ministry In Finland the notorious ”Association for Peace and Friendship With the Soviet Union” actively cooperated with the Petrozavodsk broadcasting station, attempting to bring about disintegration of this country and at the same time carried on activities of a marked anti-German nature April 24, 2020 The Law on the Supreme Power in Finland The present law does not affect matters of foreign policy, military legislation or military control April 22, 2020 Telegram to the Olonets provincial Soviet and to railway organizations The Kem Soviet can't defend itself on its own April 18, 2020 Telegram to the Olonets provincial Soviet The Finnish White Guards simultaneously advancing to Rugozero Village and Porosozero Village April 17, 2020 Invasion of Karelia On April 7, continuous clashes against the Finnish White Guards, led by the Germans, took place near the Kem Station April 16, 2020 Note from the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany Finnish White Guard force advances on Kem, thus invading the borders of the Russian Republic April 11, 2020 Telegram from the Executive Committee of Murmansk railway The Finnish White Guards intend to cut off the central and north parts of the railway April 9, 2020 Mountains of bodies The city of Olonets was for second time captured by the Soviet troops April 8, 2020 About the Petrograd Front Comrade Stalin, who returned from the Petrograd Front a few days ago, gave our correspondent his impressions of the situation at the front April 7, 2020 Alarming information from Olonets According to information received today, the enemy still holds Vidlitsa April 6, 2020 Activity of the Bolsheviks Protected by their cannon fire and supported by machine guns, enemy troops landed near the mouth of the Vidlitsa River April 3, 2020 The monument to Nils Ludvig Arppe Bronze bust, erected in front of the factory office building, was created in 1878 by one of most famous Finnish sculptors Johannes Takanen March 30, 2020 Telegram to Vaasa The white Olonets is cleared of the chains of the red oppressors March 29, 2020 Telegram to Rafael Haarla The white Olonets sincerely thanks in Your person our friends in Tampere March 28, 2020 Manifesto of the Olonets Temporary Government to the our Finnish brethren Olonets representatives appealing to the government of Finland, the closest brethren nation, for help in order to complete the ongoing struggle against Bolshevism March 27, 2020 Telegram to the Karelian Committee The White Olonets sends his sincere thanks for your highly valued help March 22, 2020 Manifesto of the Olonets Temporary Government and Temporary Organizational Council From the current time and until further notice in Olonets is prohibited all trading of farmland, as well as timberland and rapids March 21, 2020 Monument to the Finnish War of Independence The monument to the heroes of 1918 was unveiled at the new cemetery in Uuksu on August 19, 1934 March 17, 2020 Monument to the Fallen in Olonets expedition On July 7, 1929, at the Lutheran cemetery of Salmi, on the grave of 34 fallen in the Olonets expedition, was unveiled a monument created by sculptor Alpo Sailo March 10, 2020 Monument to the heroes of the landing at Vidlitsa On June 27, 1919 happen so-called ”Vidlitsa disaster” March 8, 2020 Telegram to the Parliament of Finland The white Olonets has risen and shook the red oppression from own shoulders March 7, 2020 Appeal of the Olonets Temporary Government to the Parliament of Finland Deputies of brotherly to us people, do not reject our meek request from your relatives on the other side of the border March 2, 2020 Common grave of cadets Beryozova Gora Village March 1, 2020 Monument to the fallen for freedom of the brotherly peoples Estonia, Olonets, Karelia, White Sea region, it is one huge Finnish reign February 23, 2020 Turku. Tombstone of the fallen in the Olonets expedition Around fifty people from Turku went to the Olonets expedition February 21, 2020 Convention on the Åland Islands Åland Islands shall not be fortified, and that no military or naval establishments whatsoever shall be maintained or created there February 19, 2020 The Tsar Against the Finnish People The freedom of Finland will triumph because without it the freedom of Russia is inconceivable February 17, 2020 Ethnographic map of Europe Published by Union of Nationalities, Lausanne, 1918 February 15, 2020 Map of Sortavala 1920 January 26, 2020 Monument to the Fallen in the Battle of Polovina On June 13, 1919 five young men from Kouvola fallen in the hard battle of Polovina Village, near Petrozavodsk January 25, 2020 Appeal of the Olonets Temporary Government to the Government of Finland The Olonets Temporary Government, formed at this difficult moment, is therefore appealing to the friendly people of Finland, through its elected government, to extend a helping hand to their brothers, who are dying from Bolshevism January 20, 2020 Monument in Antrea ”For the Fatherland and the Nation they gived their lives” January 19, 2020 Manifesto of the Olonets Temporary Government to the inhabitants of Olonets State Following the liberation of the Olonets State from bolshevism, the Olonets Temporary Government will transfer its mandate to the new Olonets Government, which will be elected by universal popular vote and, in turn, will act leading the Karelian people to a free and happy life December 29, 2019 Testimony There was no other reasons for banish except that all these families were considered ”kulaks” December 26, 2019 Protocol of an interview On April 11, 1931 the Headquarters of Isthmus Border Guard transferred from the Kuokkala Border Guard Post to sub-branch for questioning and further actions detained at the same day in the Kuokkala Ingrian Finns December 11, 2019 Memorial to the Rune Singers from Suojärvi The fate of the monument is unknown since the Winter War November 8, 2019 Memorial to the Rune Singers from Tolvajärvi It was transferred from the annexed territories and converted into Soviet monument November 4, 2019 The common grave of the Soviet soldiers in Veshkelitsa "Eternal glory to the warriors who fell for Motherland" November 3, 2019 Copy of the Memorial to the Rune Singers from Tolvajärvi Hoilola, Tuupovaara, Finland October 12, 2019 October 11, 2019 History of Ilmee First mention of Ilmee belongs to the 1546 September 23, 2019 Finnish propaganda leaflet Don’t be afraid because the hour of freedom of Karelia has come September 3, 2019 Project of a new railway station The project was not implemented due to lack of funding September 1, 2019 Secret Additional Protocol Originals August 11, 2019 Building of Kareldrev Trust After World War II there housed various Soviet institutions, including the People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs of the Karelian-Finnish SSR July 19, 2019 Comparative numbers of peoples inhabiting Russia Grand Duchy of Finland was excluded from the census, Helsingfors only was included June 16, 2019 Golikovka station building This wooden jugendstil building, unfortunately, has not survived to our days June 2, 2019 Jugendstil in Perozavodsk Building of teacher's seminary May 31, 2019 "Karelian-Finnish SSR – literate, cultural republic" 1940. Soviet propaganda poster May 25, 2019 Korpiselkä The most of the territory of Korpiselkä Commune was moved to Soviet Union March 28, 2019 March 17, 2019 Notification for all Russian garrison's committees in the cities of Finland Enough blood has already been shed. Let the Finns, both the peasants and the workers, decide their own destiny! March 11, 2019 Rautjärvi – Ilmee The part of the territory of Rautjärvi Commune was moved to Soviet Union February 23, 2019 Finnish and Karelian peoples will live as one family The Karelian people will help the Finnish people to build a joyful and happy life February 17, 2019 Finland and Russia The freer Russia is, and the more resolutely our republic recognises the right of non-Great-Russian nations to secede, the more strongly will other nations be attracted towards an alliance with us, the less friction will there be, the more rarely will actual secession occur, the shorter the period of secession will last… February 15, 2019 Manifesto of July 18/31, 1917, on the Dissolution of the Sejm and on the Holding of New Elections Provisional Government cannot recognize the right of the Finnish Sejm to predetermine of its own accord the will of the forthcoming Russian Constituent Assembly and abolish the authority of the Russian Government in matters of Finnish legislation and government February 6, 2019 Signing of the Reparations Agreement Helsinki, December 17, 1944 February 2, 2019 In the Commissariat for Foreign Affairs According to the desire expressed by the government of the Democratic Republic of Finland, from December 8th of this year the coast of Finland and the waters adjoining to it are blocked January 29, 2019 Telegram to the Chairman Of The Council Of People's Commissars Our troops today with the support by our Ladoga flotilla captured by the unexpected attack Vidlitsa Factory near the Finnish border January 27, 2019 Telegram to the head of the 1st rifle division We expect from you the same victories in the Petrozavodsk sector January 14, 2019 Search v7.07 Added search query language January 13, 2019 Letter to Germany's Führer Adolf Hitler Finland has resolved to wage war side by side with Germany against the Soviet Union until the threat to which Finland is exposed from the Soviet Union has been removed January 12, 2019 Kinship Wars Commemorative Cross Commemorative Crosses were also granted to the lived in Finland or in Estonia Ingrian Finns and Eastern Karelians, which participated in the battles of the Kinship Wars December 12, 2018 "Peasant March" July 7, 1930 December 9, 2018 Reply of Soviet Government to telegram of Chairman of the Committee of League of Nations The Government of the U.S.S.R. begs to inform you that it cannot accept this invitation November 15, 2018 Index of Names Contains short biographical information November 11, 2018 Karelian Commemorative Medal It was awarded to participants of the East Karelian Uprising in 1921-1922, as well to those who actively contributed to them November 6, 2018 History of Vepsian ABC-book Matti Hämäläinen together with the Vepsian language teacher Fyodor Andreev prepared a Vepsian ABC-book October 30, 2018 Petrozavodsk defensive line “It was at this time, at the end of June, when the capture of Petrozavodsk was only a matter of few days, happen a Vidlitsa disaster.” October 21, 2018 Olonets Commemorative Medal It was awarded to all participants of the liberation battles in 1919 in Olonets Karelia, as well to those who actively contributed to them September 20, 2018 Bolshevism takes new starting positions for attack German magazine Signal from August 1, 1941 September 3, 2018 Memorial to the Battle of Ristlahti The question of belonging of the Kexholm County to Sweden solved during the Battle of Ristlahti August 17, 2018 The first phrase of the paternoster in different languages Europa Polyglotta, Linguarum Genealogiam exhibens, una cum Literis, Scribendique modis, Omnium Gentium August 7, 2018 The boundary marker in Kumuri In the autumn 2002 on the rock near the abandoned Finnish Kumuri village discovered early unknown border inscription August 5, 2018 Rajakangas boundary stone About a few tens kilometers from the old Karelian Repola village, near the closed border crossing point Rajakangas-Kolvasjärvi, situated a boundary stone July 31, 2018 The boundary stone in Miinoa In the abandoned old Karelian folklore Miinoa village situated a boundary stone July 30, 2018 The boundary stone in Kolmikanta In July 2016 early unknown border stone number 327 was found in Kolmikanta area July 29, 2018 The boundary stone near Manssila In July 2016 early unknown border stone number 72 was found near the Pogrankondushi village April 10, 2018 Soanlahti Photos March 8, 2018 Report Special department of the NKVD of the 15th Army on March 19-20 examined the area of Lemetti (Southern), where the 18th Infantry Division and the 34th Tank Brigade were surrounded by the White Finns March 5, 2018 Appeal of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Finland To the Working People of Finland The Finnish people, who for more than 200 years has dreamed of reuniting the Karelian tribe with the Finnish nation and the Finnish state, can also confidently count on the implementation of this her dearest national wish March 4, 2018 Reichskanzler's Reichstag Speech of December 11, 1941 The winter war of the Finns aroused in us a feeling of admiration mixed with bitterness: admiration because, as a soldierly nation, we have a sympathetic heart for heroism and sacrifice, and bitterness because our concern for the enemy threat in the West and the danger in the East meant that we were no position to help February 2, 2018 Vepsian language alphabet All textbooks, fiction and periodicals published using a Latin based Vepsian alphabet December 17, 2017 Protocol amending the agreement concerning passenger traffic on the Saimaa canal When a return trip is made on the same day, combined means of transportation shall be permitted in one direction by vessel, bus or train and on the return trip by bus or train or vessel December 16, 2017 Agreement concerning passenger traffic on the Saimaa Canal The Agreement between the Republic of Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning passenger traffic on the Saimaa Canal and in the territory leased by the Republic of Finland from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and concerning transit traffic to Leningrad of 7 March 1968, including all subsequent amendments and additions thereto since its entry into force, shall cease to be valid as of the date of entry into force of this Agreement December 7, 2017 Note of Government of the Finland, handed on November 29th, 1939, to Mr. M.Molotov, People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR My Government are prepared to come to an understanding with the Government of the USSR. concerning the withdrawal of the defense troops on the Karelian Isthmus, with the exception of the units of frontier-guards and Customs officials, to such a distance from Leningrad that it can no longer be claimed that they threaten the security of that town September 15, 2017 Place identification signs by Vepsian language In 2007 the new place identification signs was placed in the territory of former Veps national volost September 2, 2017 Literacy rates in European part of Russian Empire According to 1897 census March 18, 2017 Monument to Kuusinen in Petrozavodsk Local people call the monument «The Fisheries Enforcement» February 24, 2017 Pax 1947 Finnish postage stamp February 23, 2017 Birth certificates Birth certificates of Karelian-Finnish SSR and of Karelian ASSR September 21, 2016 25 years The Agreement of Friendship Finnish postage stamp June 19, 2016 Lutheran church in Muyezersky Lutheran parish in Muyezersky was officially registered at March 9, 2000 June 5, 2016 Agreement concerning passenger traffic on the Saimaa Canal and in the territory leased by the Republic of Finland from the USSR and concerning transit traffic to Leningrad Combined passenger traffic by vessel and by motor vehicle shall be permitted. Passengers may transfer from one means of transport to another at Leningrad or at the Vyborg transit point March 28, 2016 Agreement between the Republic of Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning the lease to the Republic of Finland of the Soviet part of the Saimaa Canal and Maly Vysotsky Island The Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of Fifty years from the date of its entry into force March 16, 2016 Painting by Angelika Rasmus Inspired by a well-known painting ”The Defense of the Sampo” (1896) by Aksel Gallén that illustrates a passage from the Karelian-Finnish national epic ”Kalevala” February 5, 2016 Grigor Auer Finnish artist, Karelian landscape painter born in Pitkäranta (Impilahti municipality) in the family of Orthodox Karelian peasant February 4, 2016 Note of the Government of the USSR, handed on November 29th, 1939, to Mr. Yrjö-Koskinen, Finnish minister at Moscow As a result of the situation thus created, for which the Finnish Government alone is responsible, the Government of the U.S.S.R. can no longer maintain normal relations with Finland and find themselves compelled to recall their political and economic representatives from Finland February 3, 2016 Executive Order of the President of the Russian Federation About conferring the title of City of Military Glory on Vyborg February 2, 2016 Note of the Government of the USSR, handed on November 28th, 1939, to Mr. Yrjö-Koskinen, Finnish minister at Moscow In consequence, the Government of the U.S.S.R. are obliged to state that they consider themselves, as from to-day, released from the obligations ensuing from the Treaty of Non-Aggression concluded between the U.S.S.R. and Finland, obligations which are being systematically violated by the Finnish Government February 1, 2016 Executive Order of the President of the Russian Federation About conferring the title of City of Military Glory on Petrozavodsk Speech on the Opening Of The Third Winter Relief Work In Berlin Sports Palace at October 3, 1941 In the north, Finland is fighting, a true nation of heroes, for in her wide spaces she relies on her own strength, her bravery and tenacity January 31, 2016 Note of Government of the Finland, handed on November 27th, 1939, to Mr. M.Molotov, People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the USSR Although there are thus no concrete grounds for withdrawing the troops from the frontier-line, as you propose, my Government is prepared, none the less, to open conversations with a view to the mutual withdrawal of troops to a certain distance from the frontier January 30, 2016 Note of the Government of the USSR, handed on November 26th, 1939, to Mr. Yrjö-Koskinen, Finnish minister at Moscow In consequence, the Government of the U.S.S.R., while protesting energetically against what has happened, propose that the Finnish Government should, without delay, withdraw their troops on the Carelian Isthmus from the frontier to a distance of 20-25 kilometres, and thus preclude all possibility of a repetition of provocative acts January 6, 2016 Order of the Day, June 21, 1944 Death to the German-Finnish invaders! January 2, 2016 Declaration by the governments of Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States, addressed to Germany's satellites – Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Finland These nations must therefore decide now whether they intend to persist in their present hopeless and calamitous policy of opposing the inevitable Allied victory, while there is yet time for them to contribute to that victory October 17, 2015 Aide-memoire of mr. Holsti, delegate of Finland to the League of Nations, handed on December 9th, 1939, to mr. Avenol, secretary-general of the League of Nations The cession of these territories, which from the remotest times have been inhabited by a Finnish population, would have meant the renunciation of the principles of nationality recognized by the founders of the U.S.S.R. Nevertheless, the Government of Finland were ready to make this heavy sacrifice, in order to meet the demands of her great neighbor May 3, 2015 April 26, 2015 Salmi Photos, video April 19, 2015 Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and the Finnish Democratic Republic The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR decided to recognize the People's Government of Finland and to establish diplomatic relations between USSR and the Finnish Democratic Republic April 18, 2015 Formation of a People's Government of Finland By agreement with the representatives of a number of Left-wing parties and with Finnish soldiers who had rebelled, a new government of Finland was formed at Terijoki today April 4, 2015 Resolution of the Congress of People’s Deputies of the USSR On the Political and Juridical Appraisal of the Soviet-German Non-Aggression Treaty of 1939 March 31, 2015 Russian atlas, 1745 The Imperial Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg March 23, 2015 Map of the Finnish Democratic Republic, 1939 Military Topographic Department of the General Staff of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army March 22, 2015 Map of Sortavala Maps of cities of the Grand Duchy of Finland, 1837-1843 March 8, 2015 Soviet notes of 1947 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 rubles March 7, 2015 Russian Railways Cartographic institution of A.Ilyin, 1918 March 6, 2015 Karelian-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic Karelian-Finnish SSR existed as a part of the USSR from March 31, 1940 to July 16, 1956 March 4, 2015 February 23, 2015 Route XVI. Leningrad-Murmansk Passenger guide. Maps of railway routes, 1967 February 11, 2015 Kirov Railway Ministry of the Means of Communication of USSR, 1952 February 9, 2015 Atlas of railway maps of USSR Central administration for geodesy and cartography of the Council of Ministers of USSR, 1976 February 7, 2015 Atlas of railway maps of USSR Ministry of Transport Construction of the USSR, 1962 February 1, 2015 Atlas of railways of USSR Central administration for geodesy and cartography of the Council of Ministers of USSR, 1982 December 13, 2014 Veps National Volost Veps National Volost was established on January 20, 1994 Vepsian national flag Vepsian national flag was designed by painter Vitaly Dobrynin at 1992 December 27, 2013 Coat of arms of Ingria The first mention of the Coat of Arms of Ingria was in the Swedish Laurentius Petri's chronicle in 1581 December 26, 2013 Karelian-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic The pocket atlas of the USSR, 1940 December 21, 2013 Ingrian flag Ingrian flag is the national flag of Ingrian finns December 15, 2013 Atlas of the Arkhangelsk eparchy Kolsky, Kemsky and Onezhsky Uyezds December 14, 2013 Atlas of the USSR Political map of the USSR, west of the RSFSR, European north-west of the RSFSR and Karelian-Finnish SSR December 8, 2013 Geographical atlas of the USSR for the secondary school Political-administrative divisions of the USSR, Karelian-Finnish SSR, European part of the RSFSR, ethnic groups of the USSR December 3, 2013 Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia Arkhangelsk eparchy December 2, 2013 Atlas of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Autonomous Karelian SSR. 1928 December 1, 2013 Small geographical atlas Lenigrad district and Karelian ASSR. Western Europe. 1930 November 11, 2013 Ethnographic map of the USSR State cartography and geodesy publishing House of the Institute of geodesy and crtography. Leningrad. 1930 November 10, 2013 Additional protocol Additional protocol to the Agreement between the Republic of Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics concerning the lease to the Republic of Finland of the part of Saimaa canal belonging to the Soviet Union and Maly Vysotsky Island, signed at Moscow, on 27 September 1962 November 9, 2013 The Novgorodian colonization of the North Having been christened, a Korela or Lop' (together with a new religion and a Russian name) took the whole complexion of a Russian «peasant» November 4, 2013 Through the North Russia Once had been ousted by the Novgorodians and converted to Christianity 600 years ago, the Karelians moved over to the more remote places of the region, leaving the best areas to the Russians November 3, 2013 Letter to I.I.Sreznevsky The Karelian epics and household poetry have been almost completely disappeared, so the Karelians don’t sing any household songs except for the Russian ones November 2, 2013 The population of Finland Although, due to the geographical position of the area, Karelians have been come in contact with the Slavs much more often than, for example, with the Swedes, and even from ancient times they were in touch with Novgorod, however, in Karelia much remains of the antiquity in the form of ancient songs and legends November 1, 2013 Midnight Sun Country Sortavala is left far behind… October 31, 2013 Note by wire Your planned number of deportees in the first line – 3547 families – is approved October 30, 2013 Order to Commander of 52th army In two-day period withdraw from all units and departments of the army all Germans, Estonians, Letts, Finns, Lithuanians… October 29, 2013 Zadne-Nikiforovskaya poustinia of Olonets Uyezd of Olonets Guberniya There are a plenty of Korela people, especially women and children, who can not even understand and speak Russian October 28, 2013 Telegram to General Mannerheim As a compunction for the assistance Mannerheim requires the following… October 27, 2013 Report on the operational situation and troop activities Report by representative of the Supreme Commander of the Leningrad front to Chairman of the State Defense Committee on the operational situation and troop activities July 28, 2012 Geographic card set of the Russian Empire Saint Petersburg, 1856 July 22, 2012 Sonck's house House was designed by the famous Finnish architect Lars Sonck in Finnish National Romanticism style in 1915 June 24, 2012 Il-14 Air Crash near Petrozavodsk On 4 March 1978 a Soviet Air Defence Forces Ilyushin Il-14 crashed near Petrozavodsk April 27, 2012 Search v6.20 Added search by people February 27, 2012 Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler's proclamation to German nation on war with Soviet Union United with their Finnish comrades, the fighters of the victory of Narvik are standing in the Northern Arctic. German divisions commanded by the conqueror of Norway, in coöperation with the heroes of Finnish freedom, under their marshal, are protecting Finnish soil January 3, 2012 Preparation of peace treaties with Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Finland The terms of the peace treaty with Finland will be drafted by the Foreign Ministers of the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom December 31, 2011 Declaration of the People's Government of Finland The People’s Government of Finland will turn to Government of Soviet Union in order to recommend concluding the Pact of Mutual Assistance between Finland and the Soviet Union, and to comply with the age-old national hope of the Finnish people for reuniting the Karelian people with it in a single independent State of Finland November 26, 2011 The treaty of peace between Russia and Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey Finland and the Aaland Islands will immediately be cleared of Russian troops and the Russian Red Guard, and the Finnish ports of the Russian fleet and of the Russian naval forces November 6, 2011 Search v5.17 Improved search by date November 5, 2011 Radio address by Prime Minister of Finland Risto Ryti, 8 December 1939 Conquering Finland will not be a parade march, but will at every step extract a heavy toll from the invader October 1, 2011 Radio address by President of Finland Risto Ryti 26 June 1941 Our peace loving people, which for more than a year have strained to utmost to once again rebuild their country to flourish in the aftermath of the previous war, has once again been made the target of vicious attack August 25, 2011 Delegate of Finland Rudolf Holsti’s address to the General Assembly of League of Nations Gentlemen, fulfill your duty! People of Finland will fulfill that of their own towards the civilized world and will fulfill it with the most precious they have, their own blood July 31, 2011 Flight 9605 On 20 June 2011 a Rusair airline Tupolev Tu-134A-3 crashed onto the highway Petrozavodsk–Suojärvi July 23, 2011 Lutheran church in Segezha Lutheran parish in Segezha was officially registered in 1994 July 22, 2011 Lutheran Church in Läskelä Harlu lutheran parish was formed in 2008 as a result of detachment from Pitkäranta parish July 9, 2011 Convention between Finland and Russia regarding measures taken in order to secure peace at the frontier A zone shall be established on both sides of and along the territorial frontier between the two States, from the Lake of Ladoga as far as the Arctic Ocean; within the confines of this zone the two Contracting Parties undertake to apply the provisions of the present Convention in order to ensure the inviolability of the frontier Protocol attached to the Convention regarding peace at the frontier In order to avoid any doubts or misunderstandings with regard to some of the provisions laid down in the Convention between Russia and Finland concerning the measures to be taken to ensure the inviolability of the frontier… July 6, 2011 Finnish Foreign Minister Väinö Tanner speaks to American radio listeners We cannot bring ourselves to believe that the civilized Western world will not find some means which are more powerful than its invaluable sympathy May 28, 2011 Open radio speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Mr. Tanner I would request reply by the same means as this question has been made. Should the answer not arrive, or should it be negative, the entire world, which is already watching various acts of the Soviet Union with amazement, shall know the value placed by the Soviet Union on its principles and promises May 22, 2011 Manifesto to the Karelian people Within those areas, of which the Defence Forces of Finland has assumed possession, it is absolutely necessary for the general population to follow regulations as issued by the military personnel April 23, 2011 On abdication of Nikolay II We transmit the succession to Our brother, the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, and give Him Our blessing to mount the Throne of the Russian Empire On abdication of Mikhail I request all citizens of Russia to obey the Provisional Government until, within as short a time as possible, the Constituent Assembly, elected on a basis of universal, equal, and secret suffrage, shall express the will of the nation regarding the form of government to be adopted April 22, 2011 Letter from Prime Minister Churchill to Field-Marshal Mannerheim Surely your troops have advanced far enough for security during the war and could now halt and give leave Letter from Field-Marshal Mannerheim to Prime Minister Churchill I am sure you will realize that it is impossible for me to halt the military operations at present being carried out before the troops have reached the positions which in my opinion will provide us with the necessary security March 12, 2011 Order No 1 of the Military Revolutionary Committee of Karelian-Murmansk Region Those who do not follow this order will be considered enemies of the Karelian working people and make them responsible for the suffering of Karelia and of the destruction of its economy March 6, 2011 Report on the subversive act on the Onda River The 379th infantry regiment Commander's Report to the Olonets Gubernia Military Commissariat on the subversive act on the Onda River February 27, 2011 Some directives for the Berlin visit Stalin’s Directives to Molotov Prior to the Visit to Berlin February 3, 2011 Search v4.10 Run faster and more efficiently January 30, 2011 List of border areas Executive Order On Approving the List of Border Areas in which Foreign Nationals, Stateless Persons and Foreign Entities are not Allowed to Own Land Plots January 7, 2011 Monument to the Battle of Hiekka The Battle of Hiekka took place on August 9, 1808, during the Russian-Swedish war of 1808-1809 December 30, 2010 Greetings to comrade Stalin Stalin, whose name will always be the symbol of friendship and brotherhood of the peoples of the Soviet Union and of Finland, as well as of all the peoples of the world December 26, 2010 Search v3.41 Local image, video and audio search November 6, 2010 Pälkjärvi Photos, video September 4, 2010 Manifesto confirming the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Finland and its full implementation By this act, we solemnly affirm to the Finnish people, on the basis of its Constitution, the steadfast preservation of their internal independence and their rights to their national culture and languages August 1, 2010 Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the proclamation of martial law in some areas of the USSR Moscow, The Kremlin. June 22, 1941 July 12, 2010 Harlu Photos, video July 8, 2010 Värtsilä Video July 4, 2010 Search v2.41 Local image and video search June 27, 2010 Comrade Molotov's radio address There were also enemy air raids and artillery shelling from Rumanian and Finnish territory May 29, 2010 Nikita Khrushchev in the Petrozavodsk Khrushchev was the first Soviet leader which visited the Petrozavodsk May 18, 2010 Search v1.01 Local image search by date or by date interval March 25, 2010 In a New Soviet Town Today and in all recent days creative work is in full swing in Pitkäranta. Dirt and litter are being cleaned away from workshops of sulfate cellulose plant and streets of the town March 21, 2010 Red Banner of Labour Order By a Decision of Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 4, 1978 Petrozavodsk was decorated with the Red Banner of Labour Order January 2, 2010 Coat of arms of USSR in 1946-1956 The motto ”Workers of All Countries, Unite!” was represented in 16 languages of Soviet Republics December 6, 2009 To the people of Finland The century-old desire for freedom waits for to come true now; the Finnish people is stepping foreward as a free nation among the others in the world November 23, 2009 August 31, 2009 Ruskeala In March 1940, as result of the Winter War, the all territory of Ruskeala became Soviet August 30, 2009 Lutheran Church in Ruskeala Lutheran parish in Ruskeala was resumed in 1990 August 29, 2009 Sandarmoh Video August 27, 2009 Order of the Leningrad Military District We go into Finland not as combatants, but as friends and liberators, freeing the Finnish people from the clutches of the landowners and capitalists. We are not against the Finnish people but against the Cajander-Erkko government, clutching the Finnish people and provoking war against the USSR August 16, 2009 Agreement between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Finland concerning the Åland islands Finland undertakes to demilitarize the Åland Islands, not to fortify them and not to make them available to the armed forces of any other State August 15, 2009 Treaty on the transfer to the territory of the Soviet Union of part of the state territory of Finland in the region of the Jäniskoski hydroelectric power station and the Niskakoski control dam The Republic of Finland cedes to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics territory comprising an area of one hundred and seventy-six square kilometres in the region of the Janiskoski hydroelectric power station and Niskakoski control dam on the Paatsjoki river, including the buildings and installations situated in this territory, with the result that this territory shall become part of the State territory of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and that the existing frontier between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Republic of Finland shall be changed in this region July 27, 2009 Soviet Posters We Don't Want to Fight, But We'll Defend the Soviets! Be on Guard! July 26, 2009 Agreement on coöperation in perpetuating the memory of servicemen who fell in the Second World War The Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Russian Federation shall ensure the protection and indefinite right to preservation of, respectively, Russian (Soviet) war cemeteries and graves and memorials in Finland and Finnish war cemeteries and graves and memorials in the Russian Federation. The Contracting Parties shall also undertake to ensure that relatives of the fallen servicemen are able to visit such cemeteries and graves July 25, 2009 Agreement on coöperation in the Murmansk region, the Republic of Karelia, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region The Contracting Parties shall develop and expand coöperation in the Murmansk region, the Republic of Karelia, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region in order to promote the stable development of these regions, taking into account the interests of both Contracting Parties July 24, 2009 Treaty between the Republic of Finland and the Russian Federation on the basis for relations The Parties undertake to maintain the border between them as a border of good-neighbourliness and coöperation in accordance with the Final Act of CSCE, respecting its inviolability and each other's territorial integrity July 19, 2009 40 years The Agreement of Friendship, Coöperation, and Mutual Assistance between The USSR and The Finland Soviet postage stamp June 28, 2009 Sortavala architecture Video 5.9 Mb June 4, 2009 Kivatch Waterfalls Kivatch Waterfalls is located on the Suna River, about 60 kilometres from Petrozavodsk May 21, 2009 The map of USSR 1956 KASSR on the map of USSR, 1979 1979. The map of USSR May 10, 2009 Peace Treaty between the Republic of Finland and the RSFSR From the date upon which this Treaty shall come into force, a state of war shall cease to exist between the Contracting Powers, and the two Powers shall mutually undertake to maintain, for the future, an attitude of peace and goodwill towards one another May 3, 2009 Highways of KFSSR Voenizdat of People's Commissariat of Defense. 1945 KFSSR on the map of USSR 1940. Map of USSR KASSR on the map of USSR Map of USSR February 22, 2009 Manifesto issued March 27, 1809 We, Alexander the First, D.G. Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, and so forth, and so forth, and so forth, Grand Duke of Finland, and so forth, and so forth, and so forth, do make known: That, Providence having placed Us in possession of the Grand Duchy of Finland… Manifesto to all inhabitants of Finland After having assembled the estates of Finland at a general diet and accepted their oath of allegiance, we desired on this occasion to confirm and ensure by a solemn act, prepared in their presence and proclaimed in our Lord's sanctuary, the preservation of their christian religion and fundamental laws, together with the liberties and rights enjoyed by each estate separately and by all inhabitants of Finland conjointly February 2, 2009 Coat of arms of Karelia The oldest remained image of the coat of arms of Karelia is situated in a series of colour drawings of coats of arms of Swedish provinces in 1562, contained in the Manuscript Collections of Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris January 31, 2009 Report of the Assembly of the League of Nations It follows from these findings that the Soviet Government has violated, not only its special political agreements with Finland, but also Article 12 of the Covenant of the League of Nations and the Pact of Paris January 25, 2009 The map of exchanging of territories Sputnik Agitatora magazine, N2, 1940 January 23, 2009 Solomennoye: Church, January 2009 Video 2.6 Mb January 12, 2009 Convention for the Definition of Aggression No political, military, economic or other considerations may serve as an excuse or justification for the aggression January 11, 2009 "Has been entrusted to me the honor…" According to the decision of the Senate from January, 28th has been entrusted to me the honor operate as the commander-in-chief of locally Defence Guards of Finland January 3, 2009 The appeal of the Parliament of Finland The people of Finland, who have always honestly endeavoured to build up their future in mutual understanding with all other nations and on the foundation of peaceful labour, are being ruthlessly attacked by their eastern neighbour without the slightest cause on the part of Finland December 29, 2008 Proclamation of the Senate of the Finland Inflamed by a few unscrupulous individuals, some Finnish citizens, supported by foreign bayonets, have risen in rebellion against the Diet and Government of Finland, and by violence prevented it from carrying out its functions, thus endangering the new-found freedom of our country December 28, 2008 Convention of conciliation The present Convention shall constitute an integral part of the Pact of Non-Aggression and Pacific Settlement of Disputes concluded on January 21st, 1932, between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Finland December 27, 2008 To The Urals To the Urals, behind it, are Russians running you hear agile splash of their shoes December 26, 2008 Matti Jurva: Anya from Olonets Mp3, 3.8Mb December 25, 2008 Letter to Germany's Führer and Commander-in-Chief In this hour of hard decisions I am impelled to inform you that I have arrived at the conviction that the salvation of my nation makes it my duty to find a means of ending the war December 24, 2008 Telegram to League of Nations Secretary The USSR, with which Finland has maintained good-neighborly relations since the signing of the peace treaty in Tartu in 1920, and with which Finland has signed a non-aggression pact, the validity of which expires only in 1945, suddenly on the morning of Nov. 30 of this year, attacked not only frontier positions, but also open Finnish cities, spreading death and devastation among the civilian population, particularly by attacks from the air December 23, 2008 Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the League of Nations Whereas, by the aggression which it has committed against Finland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics has failed to observe not only its special agreements with Finland but also Article 12 of the Covenant of the League of Nations and the Pact of Paris; And whereas, immediately before committing that aggression, it denounced, without legal justification, the Treaty of Non-Aggression which it had concluded with Finland in 1932, and which was to remain in force until the end of 1945… December 22, 2008 Reply of Soviet Government The Soviet Union is not in a state of war with Finland and does not threaten the people of Finland with war December 21, 2008 Resolution adopted by the Council of the League of Nations Union of Soviet Socialist Republics has placed itself outside the League of Nations December 20, 2008 Protocol signed June 6, 1983 The Treaty of Friendship, Coöperation and Mutual Assistance between the Republic of Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of 6 April 1948, extended in accordance with the Protocols between the Republic of Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of 19 September 1955 and 20 July 1970, 6 shall remain in force for a period of 20 years from the date of the entry into force of this Protocol December 19, 2008 Protocol signed July 20, 1970 The Treaty of friendship, coöperation and mutual assistance of 6 April 1948 between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Republic of Finland shall remain in force for a period of 20 years from the date of the entry into force of this Protocol December 18, 2008 Protocol signed September 19, 1955 The provisions of article 8 concerning the term of the Treaty of Friendship, Coöperation and Mutual Assistance between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Republic of Finland signed at Moscow on 6 April 1948 shall be amended, and this Treaty shall remain in force for twenty years from the date of the entry into force of the present Protocol December 17, 2008 Resolution of the Bureau of the Central Committee of CP (b) of the KFSSR Basing on intra-departmental procedures of manpower assigning in 3 month period minister of sovkhoz and minister of timber and paper industry of the KFSSR have to re-allocate already allocated Ingermanlands from frontier regions to inner ones December 16, 2008 Protocol signed April 7, 1934 Notwithstanding the provisions concerning the time-limit and methods of expiry of the Treaty regarding non-aggression and the pacific settlement of disputes, concluded at Helsinki on January 21st, 1932, between Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which provisions appear in Article 8 of the said Treaty, that Treaty shall remain in force until December 31st, 1945 December 15, 2008 Treaty of non-aggression and pacific settlement of disputes The High Contracting Parties mutually guarantee the inviolability of the existing frontiers between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the Republic of Finland, as fixed by the Treaty of Peace concluded at Dorpat on October 14th, 1920, which shall remain the firm foundation of their relations, and reciprocally undertake to refrain from any act of aggression directed against each other December 14, 2008 Comrade Molotov's report What was the meaning of the war that took place in Finland during the past three-odd months? December 13, 2008 December 12, 2008 Secret Additional Protocol In the event of a territorial and political rearrangement in the areas belonging to the Baltic States (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)… December 11, 2008 Agreement concerning the renunciation of rights to the use of the territory of Porkkala-Udd as a naval base The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics renounces in favour of the Republic of Finland all rights to the use and administration of the territories and waters which the Republic of Finland first leased to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics under article 8 of the Armistice Agreement signed at Moscow on 19 September 1944 December 10, 2008 Agreement concerning trackage rights for goods trains The USSR railways shall allow through goods trains of the Finnish railways to use its trackage along the route USSR State frontier-Syväoro-Vartsilä-USSR State frontier December 9, 2008 Radio Speech of comrade Molotov The hostile foreign press asserts that the measures being taken by us are aimed at the seizure or annexation to the USSR. This is malicious slander December 8, 2008 Edict about territorial changes between The Russian Empire and The Grand Duchy of Finland Also His Emperor Majesty is pleased to announce that to compensate Finland those following territories would be joined to Finland in due time – sea front territories of Arctic Ocean on the west from Jacob-Elf River at Stolboa Gulf (the issue about that river's water withdrawal to Lapp lands is already raised) or after the proper apportionment and estimation the Sankt-Petersburg gubernia's not used lands locating at the frontiers December 7, 2008 Manifesto on concerning the union of Finland with the Russian Empire The inhabitants of conquered Finland are to be numbered from this time forth amongst the peoples under the sceptre of Russia and with them shall make up the Empire; only the will and resolve of the Almighty can separate them from this great whole December 6, 2008 Manifesto on naming Old and New Finland as Finland With annexation of New Finland to Russian Empire and supposing that differences between Old and New Finland in naming as well as in governing are unnecessarily and not suitable for this province… November 25, 2008 The map of Kirov railway Voenizdat of People's Commissariat of Defense. 1943 November 12, 2008 The boundary stone near Hautavaara village Photos by Timo Raikkerus August 30, 2008 August 29, 2008 Republic of Karelia Video August 28, 2008 Sortavala: Attack to Sortavala at August 1941 Video 4.9 Mb August 27, 2008 Sortavala Video August 20, 2008 Solomennoye Video June 28, 2008 Solomennoye: Aerial video, 1990 Video 6.7 Mb June 26, 2008 June 7, 2008 Äänislinna: Die Deutsche Wochenschau, issue 581 Video 9.5 Mb July 4, 2007 Lutheran Church in Kem Lutheran parish in Kemi was formed in 1992 July 3, 2007 Midnight Sun Country Alexander Talanov. 1956 April 6, 2007 Äänislinna: Raising the Finnish flag Video 5.5 Mb March 21, 2007 To all Karelians of Finland and White Sea Karelia I swear in the name of the Finnish peasant army, whose commander-in-chief I have the honour to be, that I will not sheath my sword before law and order reigns in the land, before all fortresses are in our hands, before the last soldier of Lenin is driven not only from Finland, but from White Sea Karelia as well January 24, 2007 Memorandum of Nothern Front Commander-in-Chief We concentrate right now a considerable amount of our best forces in Petrograd region and they will amount in number up to about three divisions and we promptly attack Vyborg and Kexholm in order to, after we fortify ourselves on the very advantageous defense line on Vuoksa Lake and on other lakes as well we would secure Petrograd. At the same time it would really endanger Vyborg itself as well as connection between this city and Serdobol January 22, 2007 The History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Some temporary success the imperialists had in Finland January 11, 2007 Savings bank Article by Igor Sergeev January 6, 2007 Leander's House Article by Igor Sergeev December 19, 2006 Information of the Ministry of Finance Almost from the very coast of the Ladoga Lake the bigger part of the inland area along the border of the Olonets gubernia represents the mixture of the hills covered with the forests and the swamps, full of rocks and lakes December 2, 2006 The decree of the Council of the People's Commissars on the Republic of Finland In response to the proposal of the Finnish Government concerning the recognition of the independence of the Republic of Finland, the Council of People's Commissars, in full accordance with the principle of the nations right to self-determination, has decided… November 16, 2006 Armistice Agreement between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the one hand, and Finland on the other The effect of the Peace Treaty between the Soviet Union and Finland, concluded in Moscow on the 12th of March, 1940, is restored subject to the changes which follow from the present Agreement November 12, 2006 Vyborg gubernia The Vyborg gubernia forms the south-east part of Finland… October 12, 2006 Lake District Great number of Korels live in the Olonets Gubernia; ages ago there were much more of them here, so the whole region was called Karelia October 6, 2006 Derzhavin, Daily notes They say that Peter the Great called these people "flying on wooden wings and living on the wood bark" September 29, 2006 Winter campaign in Karelia in 1921/22 years Despite, however, the strong pressure of Russian clericalism and chauvinism, Karelians did not lose their national appearance and national features and did not disappear from face of the earth, as this happened to other Finnish tribes September 27, 2006 Report on the situation in Petrograd region There were numerous attacks on the Finnish side, but all these did not surpassed minor frontier engagements September 24, 2006 Korels of the Olonets Gubernia The Finns giving up their territory to the Slavs went far to the North and North-West, and called their newly-formed country – Finland. However, some Finns stayed at their places and mingled with the Russian tribes… June 20, 2006 Karelian-Finnish diary. The Northern shore of the Ladoga lake Marietta Shaginyan. June 1948 June 19, 2006 Letter to President Paasikivi As you should know, two of the three countries bordering the USSR and having fought against the USSR on the German side, namely Hungary and Romania, had already signed with the USSR the pacts on mutual assistance against possible German aggression June 7, 2006 Karelians of the Olonets Gubernia Karelian, korelian are Russified Finnish tribes living in the Northwest Russian Gubernias June 2, 2006 The Agreement of Friendship, Coöperation, and Mutual Assistance between The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and The Republic of Finland In the eventuality of Finland, or the Soviet Union through Finnish territory, becoming the object of an armed attack by Germany or any state allied with the latter, Finland will, true to its obligations as an independent state, fight to repel the attack May 30, 2006 The Treaty of Peace with Finland The frontiers of Finland shall be those which existed on 1 January 1941 May 16, 2006 Republic of Karelia Republic of Karelia May 15, 2006 Vepsa Vepsa May 8, 2006 Remarkable places in Petrozavodsk uezd At about 6 miles from the town of Petrozavodsk on the right shore of the strait connecting the Onego lake with the Logmozero lake on the huge wild rock there rises a nice stone church, build by the merchant Kononov in 1781 April 25, 2006 Lutheran Church in Novye Peski Lutheran parish of the village was formed in 1994 April 11, 2006 On the results of evacuation of the Finnish citizens from the territory occupied by the Red Army around Suojärvi Evacuation of the population from this territory was started by the army special detachment in February 5th 1940 beginning with the Hautavaara village and followed as described below April 3, 2006 Lutheran churches in Karelia Lutheran churches in Karelia March 28, 2006 Lutheran church in Olonets Olonets parish of Ingria Evangelistic-lutheran Church was officially registered in December, 1993, after USSR dissolution March 27, 2006 Lutheran church in Kondopoga Kondopoga parish of Estonia Evangelistic-lutheran Church was officially registered in 1990 March 22, 2006 New album of Santtu Karhu & Talvisovat Terveh Petroskoi, 2006 December 28, 2005 Memorandum of the special commissar of the Murmansk-Belomorsky krai to the People's Commissariat of the Military Affairs Along with the English-French threat of war, there is also a real threat to the region of the Medveshja Gora1 from direction of Finland December 26, 2005 To the commander of defense of the Finnish region The ultimate target is to achieve Lake Saimaa, with establishing the line Sulkava – Nyslott – Serdobol November 1, 2005 Order of the Commander-in-Chief N 1 I am starting the execution of my duties in the moment when our centuries-old enemy has attacked our country again October 19, 2005 About the establishing of the frontier guard on the new state border with Finland To oblige the NKVD of the USSR to establish the frontier guard on the new state border between the USSR and Finland September 23, 2005 1851 Natalia Petrovna Grot September 13, 2005 Order of the Commander-in-Chief N 34 Peace has been concluded between our country and the Soviet Union, an exacting peace which has ceded to Soviet Russia nearly every battlefield on which you have shed your blood on behalf of everything we hold dear and sacred August 28, 2005 Treaty Between the Russian and Finnish Socialist Republics The Council of the Peoples Commissars of the Russian Federative Soviet Republic and the Council of the Peoples Representatives of the Finnish Socialist Workers Republic, with the aim of strengthening the friendship and brotherhood between the two aforesaid free Republics, have concluded this treaty July 15, 2005 Special Report of NKVD of KFSSR On July 24, 1941 at 8 p.m. the Colonel Bondarev, Commander of 168-th Infantry Division has declared the immediate evacuation for City of Sortavala May 2, 2005 Order of the Commander-in-Chief N 17 From the President of the Republic I have received the following letter… April 27, 2005 The War showed as its terrible face Ivan Tvardovsky. 1996 April 15, 2005 The Treaty of Peace between The Republic of Finland and The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics The state frontier between the Republic of Finland and the USSR shall run along a new line in such fashion that there shall be included in the territory of the USSR the entire Karelian Isthmus with the city of Viipuri and Viipuri Bay with its islands, the western and northern shores of Lake Ladoga with the cities of Kexholm and Sortavala and the town of Suojärvi, a number of islands in the Gulf of Finland, the area east of Märkäjärvi with the town of Kuolajärvi, and part of the Rybachi and Sredni peninsulas April 6, 2005 Topographic and statistical description of the border line of Petrozavodsk and Povenets uesds with Finland, part V Sanitary conditions in the near-border region March 29, 2005 Sattuma project Sattuma is a folk music quartet from Petrozavodsk in Russian Karelia March 20, 2005 The boundary stone in Pogrankondushi village The boundary stone in Pogrankondushi village March 11, 2005 Orders of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim Orders of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim February 22, 2005 Topographic and statistical description of the border line of Petrozavodsk and Povenets uesds with Finland, part IV Settlements, industry, commerce November 25, 2004 No Molotoff Happily singing Ivan went to war but after come into the Mannerheim Line, the tune changing into more sadly, as we will hear now… October 18, 2004 From the Soviet Information Agency, September 16th 1941 Our troops took back the Rahmansaari Island in the Ladoga Lake From the Soviet Information Agency, July 11th 1944 Yesterday, in June 10th, the troops of the Leningrad Front started the offence on the Karelian Isthmus to the north of Leningrad. With the help of mass strikes of artillery and aviation they have broken through the heavily fortified and deep permanent defence structures of the enemy and during the two days of offence battles moved ahead for 24 kilometres in the 40 kilometres-wide breach October 10, 2004 Santtu Karhu & Talvisovat: Anya from Olonets Far away a maiden blossomed lLike an exotic dark-hued flower she was famous for her beauty that pearl of Olonets September 16, 2004 User Agreement The following documents are the legal agreement between you and Andrew Heninen August 24, 2004 Treaty of Mutual Assistance and Friendship between USSR and Finnish Democratic Republic As the sign of friendship and deep trust of the Soviet Union towards the Finnish Democratic Republic, coming to meet the age-old dream of the Finnish nation about reunification of the Karelian peoples with the Finnish nation in the common independent Finnish state the Soviet Union agrees to hand over to the Finnish Democratic Republic the regions of the Soviet Karelia that are mainly populated by Karelians – 70 000 square kilometres in total – to be included into the national territory of the Finnish Democratic Republic and with setting the border line between the USSR and the Finnish Democratic Republic August 22, 2004 In the new districts of Karelian-Finnish SSR Pitkäranta – Sortavala. Road notes. April 1940 August 10, 2004 If tomorrow the war We're not seeking war, but'll defend ourselves not in vain we had build the defence on the enemy land we will beat him to ground by the powerful blow and small blood July 24, 2004 The March of the Soviet tankmen We would not take the palm of land of others but would not let to take the inch from us July 14, 2004 Dirigibles over Petrozavodsk For the first time the dirigible appears in the Petrozavodsk sky in July 26th 1931, when German LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin went over the capital of the Karelian ASSR on his way to the North during it's well-known Arctic expedition July 7, 2004 Order in connection with the expelling of the White-Finnish occupants The Soviet Karelia is feed by the Red Army from the white gangs which were organised by the Finnish officers on the money of Finnish and other foreign bourgeoisie July 5, 2004 Traveling of the Governor-general of Finland around Finnish Karelia For the first time after the conquest of Finland the higher representative of the Russian Empire visited the far, not widely known, might be said – forgotten, Karelian land July 1, 2004 Riekkalansaari Island Riekkalansaari Island June 2, 2004 Order of the Commander-in-Chief During the The War of Independence in 1918 I stated to the Karelians of Finnish Karelia as well as to those of White Sea Karelia that I shall not give up fighting as long as Finland and Eastern Karelia would not be free May 31, 2004 Aallokas Icebreaker Aallokas was built in Sortavala at Sortavalan Telakka ja Konepaja Oy shipyard in 1936 May 23, 2004 Waves of Onego Lake They stepped from victory to victory and bet like a violent wind, till the intact and wonderful land was left here May 13, 2004 Äänislinna: 1943 The view of the Äänislinna¹ has seriously changed since last year May 11, 2004 Sortavala: Pommee Cross on the shore rock The inscription and the Pommee Cross were cut on the shore rock near the crossing to the Riekkalansaari Island in 1898 April 29, 2004 Ladoga submarine Finnish lake submarine Saukko was specially created for the operations on the Ladoga Lake April 28, 2004 Karelian jäger brigade Among other things the Finnisation policy meant creating in the AKSSR special national military unit February 23, 2004 Heinrich Vogeler paintings The set of water-colours with the views of Solomennoye were created in 1933-34 during one of the frequent visits of the artist to Karelia February 17, 2004 February 11, 2004 Topographic and statistical description of the border line of Petrozavodsk and Povenets uesds with Finland, part III Roads and connections January 26, 2004 The route from Petrozavodsk to the nearest railway station Olonets Gubernia 1903 memo book December 24, 2003 Topographic and statistical description of the border line of Petrozavodsk and Povenets uesds with Finland, part II Topography of the border and natural phenomeni December 1, 2003 Topographic and statistical description of the border line of Petrozavodsk and Povenets uesds with Finland, part I Geographic description of the border November 7, 2003 Vuottovaara Vuottovaara is the highest point on the West Karelian Hills (417.3 metres above sea-level) and is situated approximately at a distance of 30 km from Himola village and approximately in 20 km from Sukkajärvi village, to the east of the road connecting them October 29, 2003 Order of the Commander of the Baltic Fleet The Task of the Ladoga War Flotilla Order of the Ladoga War Flotilla Commander Attempts of the Finnish Flotilla to land their diversionary forces on the Ladoga Lake, surface ship and submarine attacks on our lake communications and battle ships are possible The Ladoga War Flotilla Commander`s report The Ladoga War Flotilla was established hastily and during the war actions had several accidents. The main reasons for the accidents were the commanders` ignorance of the theatre of operations, their poor navigation training, absence of wartime navigation means and devices October 2, 2003 To the history of the town of Olonets and its surroundings The notes on foundation of Olonets and explanation of the origin of different Karelian words and names of remarkable places September 20, 2003 Sandarmoh In July 1997 in the Sandarmoh woods near the town of Medvezhjegorsk (the 16th km of the Povenets road) the Memorial society expedition headed by Juri Dmitriev found the secret burials of the victims of the mass political repressions of 1937-1938 Krasny Bor One of the clandestine NKVD burials (approximately 350x150 metres in area) is situated in the Krasny Bor wood, 19th km of the Petrozavodsk-Voznesenye road (4 km before Derevyannoe village) September 19, 2003 Varashev's Stone and the stone on the Serdobol highway On the Ladoha Lake near Pogranichnye Kondushi village of Olonets Uesd nearby the shore line some 10 sazhens from a small granite cape there is a very remarkable red granite stone, laying by itself in the water and called Varashev's Stone July 7, 2003 Map of Sortavala 1901 June 28, 2003 Suojärvi Suojärvi May 17, 2003 Äänislinna Petrozavodsk 1941 – 1944 May 5, 2003 MANOK project Vocal Group MANOK. 1960 – 1990 April 21, 2003 German torpedo-boat on Ladoga lake In March 13th 1959 Kit, loaded with nuclear waists was shallowed nearby Heinäsenmaa Island April 10, 2003 To the earnest soldier of Karelian front The first Soviet military decoration February 26, 2003 Karelian Borders project The Military-Historical Festivals Karelian Borders February 17, 2003 The border between the Autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland and Olonets Gubernia The border between the Autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland and Olonets Gubernia November 24, 2002 Meet us, Suomi-Beauty We are coming to help you to punish, to return back your disgrace manyfolded. Meet us Soumi-beauty decorated with transparent lakes November 7, 2002 Kochkonavolok petrogliphs destroyed In August 9th 2002 the workers of the Karelian State Regional Studies Museum visited the Kochkonavolok peninsula where a big number of ancient petrogliphs were known November 1, 2002 Talvisovat Santtu Karhu & Talvisovat October 9, 2002 1875 A.Andreev "The Ladoga Lake" (abstracts from the book) September 26, 2002 Monument of Winter War project The Winter War Monument will be a field clad with natural stones erected in the memory of every soldier died in the battles around Suomussalmi May 5, 2002 Lutheran churches in Petrosavodsk The first Lutheran church in Petrozavodskaya Sloboda was built in the beginning of XVIII century to serve religious needs of foreign experts that came to build iron mills April 14, 2002 Photos by Jussi Rainio In the late autumn 1941 Jussi Rainio was sent to the occupied by Finnish troops Sheltozersky region of Eastern Karelia as an educational officer March 31, 2002 Vanha Alakylä First written document that mention ”the village on Valakila” (Alakylä) belongs to the end of XV-th century January 12, 2002 Map of Sortavala 1910 August 21, 2001 Map of Sortavala 1897 July 11, 2001 "Special care should be taken to destroy the town of Serdobol…" "Our aviation successfully attacked military objects of the enemy." June 13, 2001 St.Nicolas church in Rantue The church of St.Nicolas The Wonder-worker in Rantue is situated on the high cape on the western shore of Riekkalansaari Island, about two kilometers from the center of Sortavala town June 3, 2001 Aunus The ice-breaking tug Aunus was built in Turku shipyard Wm. Crichton & Co Ab in 1900 May 1, 2001 Jaakkima – Lahdenpohja In 1924 a plywood factory was build and the villages Sieklahti and Lahdenpohja were taken off Jakkima township to create a new Lahdenpohja township February 18, 2001 Varashev's Stone According to Stolbov 1617 Peace Treaty Swedish and Russian border setting ambassadors met in 25th of October on the shore of Ladoga Lake to proceed border marking between Solomenny pogost (circuit) of Korela uezd (district) and Olonets pogost of Novgorod uezd February 1, 2001 Cross of Sorrow A cast-iron cross, memorizing the victims of the Soviet-Finnish Winter War (1939-1940) was erected several kilometers off Pitkäranta at the road fork to Petrozavodsk and Suojärvi in July 27-th 2000 January 10, 2001 Oleny Island ancient burying grounds The oldest and biggest Mesolithic burying grounds in the Northern Europe was found on the Southern Oleny Island, some 7 kilometers south-east from well-known Kizhi Island June 27, 2000 Suistamo First mentions of Suistamo are met in XVI century. At that time the territory was a part of Sortavala circuit May 29, 2000 Kuikkaniemi Lutheran church Lutheran church in Kuikkaniemi village was consecrated in 1892 Raid on Sigtuna in 1187 Massive copper city gates of Sigtuna were delivered to Novgorod as present or kind of tribute and are still decorating the Western entrance of Veliky Novgorod Saint Sophia Cathedral May 3, 2000 Veps Tumuli Up to now one can see ancient Veps tumuli raising up to three meters and around 12 meters in diameter along Oyat' River July 5, 1999 The History of Paanajärvi First people arrived to Paanajärvi region in 5-6 millenium BC June 6, 1999 Old postcards Collection April 15, 1999 Pitkäranta For the first time Pitkäranta (Long Beach in translation from Finnish) was mentioned in tax census book of Great Novgorod Veps region for the years 1499-1500 April 6, 1999 BEKMAN father and son Russian only March 22, 1999 Saami Sacred Stones in Karelia The cult of the seidas (sacred stones) existed on the whole vast area inhabited by Saami tribes March 2, 1999 The Vepsa – history, culture and ethnic features Article by M.Ju.Dankov January 12, 1999 Karelian Embroidery Embroidery has a centuries-old history in traditions of Karelian and Veps people December 17, 1998 Talvisovat Article from Carelia magazine October 29, 1998 War on Lake Ladoga (1941-1944) Just after the Finnish army reached the shores of Lake Ladoga, the rebuilding of the Ladoga Navy started October 5, 1998 The Last Flight of BW-372 A Finnish fighter plane, Brewster 239 Buffalo, (hull No BW-372) was found at August 1998 in Big Kolejärvi Lake, about 50 kilometers from the town of Segezha August 16, 1998 Petrozavodsk Stone-Age Station In 1997 in the historical centre of Petrozavodsk, The City Park, founded by Peter the Great, archaeologists found the station of ancient people dated back to 5-th millennium BC August 9, 1998 Segezha, July 1998 Photos July 23, 1998 Värtsilä The earliest written mention about Värtsilä can be found in 1499-1500 tax census book June 1, 1998 Karelian Birch Karelian birch is a tree with presented by nature amazing pattern of wood that looks like marble May 19, 1998 Orders of the KASSR For achievements in construction of communism and for friendship between peoples KASSR was awarded an Order of Lenin, an Order of October Revolution and an Order of Friendship between Peoples December 10, 1997 Birch-bark Document on Karelian language In 1957 while being excavations the birch-bark document on Karelian was discovered in Novgorod December 2, 1997 Solomennoye Solomennoye (altered for Salmennoye from the Karelian "salmi" – "strait") is situated on banks of the strait connected the Onego lake bay along Petrozavodsk to the Logmozero lake December 1, 1997 The Stone Labyrinths in Karelia The stone labyrinths – complex spirals from crude stones – are on the Baltic, the Barents and the White Sea's coasts. They are on Karelia territory too October 17, 1997 Sortavala The official document of town foundation dates back to 1646 September 24, 1997 Karelia is on the medieval Europe's map The earliest known us maps of the Europe with drawn name Carelia were composed by Swedish Catholic bishop Olaus Magnus in XVI century July 28, 1997 The Flags of Karelia 1918 – 1993 Coats of arms of Karelia 1562 – 1993 July 23, 1997 Karelian-Finnish Eskimo Dog The breed was formed in wood-zone of Karelia by crossing local Karelian Eskimo dog with Finnish Bird's Eskimo dog and has the smallest size among the all breeds of hound Eskimo dog July 14, 1997 Karelian figures on crags (petroglifs) There are Karelian figures on crags (petroglifs) – unique stone monuments of New Stone Age (IV-II B.C.) – on the western coast of Onego Lake and in the lower reaches of Vyg river (just before it falls in the White Sea) July 11, 1997 National park Paanajärvi
Before The II World War this unique islet of nature had a reputation for Finnish Switzerland |