Tag: Soviet Union
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Finland's flexibility against Russia, Patria's F-35 assembly plant and the decrease in suicides: Finland in the world press
The article examines how Finland remains unconcerned and prepared for Russian aggression amid global concerns about Ukraine and has been strongly committed to readiness since the Soviet Union's 1944 bombings. The article emphasizes that Finland's defense strategy includes mandatory protections and conscription, which reflects the determination not to be caught off guard. Finland's shelters serve…
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EU state threatens to neutralize the Russian region
Kaliningrad will be the first to bear the consequences if Moscow ?dare to challenge NATO? That's what Lithuania's envoy to Sweden says Western countries will “neutralize” Russia's westernmost exclave of Kaliningrad if Moscow seriously endangers NATO's security, Lithuania's ambassador to Sweden Linas Linkevicius has said. Linkevicius, who previously served as Lithuania's defense and foreign minister,…
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The introspection of the Russified correspondent
The journalist and the author Malcolm Dixelius latest book is called “The Confessions of the Russified Swedes”. It is about the work of journalism in the Soviet Union and in the independent states that emerged after the fall of the empire. But the book is also a self-examination of the Russian identity that the author…
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Presidential elections and the future of Finnish-Chinese relations: Pekka Haavisto vs. Alexander Stubb
Scenario 1: Pekka Haavisto's presidency During Haavisto's presidency, Finland's attitude towards China could be characterized by careful balancing. Haavisto's comments during the campaign point to a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between Finland, the EU and China. He has emphasized the importance of the relationship between the United States and China and its effects…
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Protests in Russia after Putin's heat flop
There are reports from various parts of Russia where people are warming themselves outside by open fires. The heating of the houses and the hot water disappeared in the middle of the severe winter cold. Protest videos from the residents are shared, appealing to President Putin to help them. At the same time as mobile…
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Putin aide reveals huge increase in number of Russian mosques
The past three decades have seen a record increase in the number of Muslim places of worship, a top official has said Russia has seen a record increase in the number of mosques in recent decades, a deputy head of the presidential administration said on Tuesday. Magomedsalam Magomedov spoke at the XIX International Muslim Forum…
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Why Should You Pay Attention To Putin’s Q&A? Here Are Six Reasons.
Vladimir Putin is running for a fifth term as Russia’s president. This we now know for sure, though it’s been widely assumed for months or even years. We also know, with near certainty, that he’ll win the March election. What we don’t know is exactly how Putin will run and what he will emphasize in…
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Supo decodes the 60-year-old JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald's file
After 60 years of secrecy, the files offer insights into Oswald's mysterious stay in Helsinki before he visited the Soviet Union.
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Jacob Dahlin's secret
Jacob Dahlin starts his career with the radio show Galaxen, but soon he gets his own TV shows such as Caramba and Jacob's Stege, where he invites world stars, including Alla Pugatjova from the former Soviet Union. The expression “Fuck me!” becomes his signature and together with his colleague Annika Hagström and the dance band…
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How musk oxen have fought back in the Russian Arctic
Large and formidable musk oxen are some of the oldest animals on our planet. They came to Siberia and Eurasia 3.5 million years ago, having descended from the Himalayan mountains, and gradually moved further north of the continent. About 190,000 years ago, they crossed the Bering Isthmus into North America and settled in Alaska and…
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Three researchers are awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 has been awarded to Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm announced on Wednesday. The three researchers won the prize for the “discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”, which light up computer screens and television screens and are used by doctors…
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The complete list of Russian Nobel laureates
Ivan Pavlov Famous for his experiments with dogs, a pioneer in physiology, Pavlov was Russia’s first ever Nobel laureate. He was awarded for his work on digestive physiology. Read more about Pavlov here. Ilya Mechnikov Famous biologist and pioneer in embryology, Mechnikov was also called the father of innate immunity, and he opened cell-mediated immunity.…
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Three scientists share the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
© Provided by Xinhua This year’s prize winner “has managed to produce particles so small that their properties are determined by quantum phenomena. The particles, which are called quantum dots, are now of great importance in nanotechnology,” says the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. STOCKHOLM, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — Three scientists, Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis…
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Scientists from Russia win the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The miniaturized size of these nanoparticles determines their properties. For example, they can spread their light from LED lamps for a long time. Quantum dots could be used in medicine and in the future they could guide surgeons when, among other things, they remove tumor tissue. Laboratory flasks used for explanation during the announcement of…
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The Northern Sea Route: Why it is so important to Russia
The shortest route from Europe to the Far East and China through the Arctic Ocean has, since the Middle Ages, captured the imagination of many nations. However, it was the Russians who could make it a reality. Today, the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a transport artery. It is actively used by Russia to serve…
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7 masterpieces of Boris Grigoriev you should know
This Russian artist, who was extremely popular in the West during the 1920s and 1930s, was until recently almost forgotten in his own country. And many of his works were considered lost. 1. ‘Flowers’ (decorative panel), 1916 Tretyakov Gallery Boris Grigoriev was born in Moscow, but studied and began his career at the Art Academy…
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Zelenskyy arrives in Canada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was greeted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa late Thursday after a whirlwind visit to Washington. Zelenskyy will address Canada’s parliament on Friday, his first address to the assembly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau are also scheduled to sign an agreement aimed at…
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Zelenskyy to US lawmakers: Ukraine will lose the war without US help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to US lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday, telling them that without a new round of funding to fight Russian aggression, Ukraine will lose the war. The White House requested $24 billion in additional funding for Ukraine earlier this year. But there is growing Republican concern about providing US aid…
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The respected British actor Timothy Spall graces Helsinki at the Love & Anarchy film festival
One of the main attractions of the festival, this British drama offers a heartfelt journey through Britain and showcases Spall’s masterful acting skills. The film gives a touching glimpse into the current state of the country. Known for his roles in “Mr. Turner” (2014), “Secrets & Lies” (1996) and the “Harry Potter” film series (2004-2011),…
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Pause for Finland’s demand to leave the EU, bomb shelters and the first digital travel passport: Finland in the world press
The article compares the statement to the long-term goal of basic Finns to leave the EU because of concerns about centralized decision-making in Brussels. Valtonen believes that the government’s recently announced policy program, developed after extensive discussions, clearly shows the government’s support for the EU. “No one expects that all the coalition parties agree on…
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The Communist Party of Finland continues to use symbols of the Soviet Union despite a possible ban
The Finnish government says it is investigating the possibility of banning the swastika used by Nazi Germany and the hammer and sickle of the former Soviet Union.
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Is it true that Soviet planes bombed Stockholm in 1944
The Soviet Union refused to acknowledge its plane’s involvement in the raid on the city, even if it was unintentional. On the night of February 22, 1944, the residents of neutral Sweden decided that World War II had reached them. Unknown military aircraft had just bombed Stockholm and its suburbs. The bombs fell in different…
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The law should not determine what is true in history
This proposition implies that the law dictates a singular truth about a historical event that occurred in the distant past. This is not a matter for criminal lawyers, but for historians. Laymen may believe that history consists of indisputable facts, but in reality history is subjective, imprecise and contested, influenced by time, place and culture.…
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Deadly air strikes target cities in western Ukraine
Overnight air strikes killed at least three people in western Ukraine’s Volyn region, the regional governor said early on Tuesday, as more strikes were reported in the neighbouring Lviv region. The attacks came a day after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was pictured visiting troops in the eastern frontline region of Donetsk. Follow our live blog…
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Mannerheim, energy market and Biden's cold reception: Finland in the world press
Henrik Meinander’s biography, “Mannerheim: Marshal of Finland,” translated fluently by Richard Robinson, looks into the history intertwined with Mannerheim’s career. While Mannerheim had some flaws, like his initial reluctance towards representative democracy, he remains significant in Finland’s history. After Finland’s short civil war following the Bolshevik revolution, Mannerheim led conservative forces to victory. While Meinander…
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Interview: Is Putin A Modern-Day Tsar?
Andrei Zorin is a cultural historian and chair of Russian at the University of Oxford. In a recent interview with Vazha Tavberidze of RFE/RL Georgian Service, Zorin discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin meets the criteria of a modern-day tsar, Russia’s long legacy of authoritarian rulers, and how Putin’s invasion of Ukraine may have been…
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Jacob Dahlin’s secret
Jacob Dahlin starts his career with the radio show Galaxen, but soon he gets his own TV shows such as Caramba and Jacob’s Stege, where he invites world stars, including Alla Pugatjova from the former Soviet Union. The expression “Fuck me!” becomes his signature and together with colleague Annika Hagström and the dance band Vikingarna,…
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How to enter Russia by land as a tourist in 2023
EU and US citizens must obtain a visa to travel to Russia. To obtain it, it is enough to make an appointment at your nearest Russian embassy or a Russian visa center in your country. The process of obtaining a visa takes about a week, but it is best to clarify the time frames on…
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Days before the summit in Vilnius, Biden will not budge on Ukraine joining NATO
THE WHITE HOUSE – President Joe Biden remains the most reluctant among NATO allies to give Ukraine a fast track to joining the alliance, opening a contentious debate at the summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week with members of the eastern flank eager for the war. torn country to join as soon as its conflict…
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Russia will prevent Ukraine from joining NATO Medvedev
Moscow will stop the ?threat? Ukraine joins the bloc ?one way or another? The former Russian president warns Russia demands that its security concerns with NATO be respected, but has neither the intention nor the ability to “contain” the US-led military bloc, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. The official argued in an editorial…