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LIFESTYLE

How a Finnish farmer became the world’s deadliest sniper

Mahmudul Islam 10/Jan/2020

He was unpretentious. He talked less and did more. He led an ordinary life. On all counts, he was an average Finn. Farming was his profession. He also had hobbies – skiing, shooting and…

LIFESTYLE

Molotov cocktail: a synergy between Soviet bread and Finnish drink

Mahmudul Islam 26/Dec/2019

In late November 2013, Ukrainians gathered to stage anti-government protests in several cities, including the capital, Kiev. They were enraged with the then pro-Moscow president Viktor Yanukovych’s…

LIFESTYLE

How Finns used the 'motti' tactic to entrap Soviets in Winter War

Mahmudul Islam 16/Dec/2019

Finns know a thing or two about forest life. They live in the most forested country in Europe. Thus, a reflection of elements of forest life in their military tactics against the Soviets in the…

LIFESTYLE

How winter harshness blessed Finns in Winter War

Mahmudul Islam 12/Dec/2019

For many, winter in Finland is a prolonged nightmare. It comes, it snatches the short-lived summer vitality and then it does not want to go. You will hardly meet a Finn who enthusiastically…

OPINIÓN

How Finland was born

Mahmudul Islam 06/Dec/2019

LIFESTYLE

Karelian Isthmus, the corridor that triggered Winter War

Mahmudul Islam 30/Nov/2019

It was a late November 1939 evening. Soviet General Kirill Meretskov was waiting for the final command from the top brass. He was pleased with the military preparations going on at the Karelian…

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