Bombing of Helsinki in World War II - Wikipedia
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, was bombed repeatedly during World War II. Between 1939 and 1944, Finland was subjected to a number of bombing campaigns by the Soviet Union. The largest were three raids in February 1944, which have been called The Great Raids Against Helsinki. [1] An 88 mm AA-gun at the Finnish anti-aircraft museum.
Finland–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Finland had its own civil war with involvement by Soviet Russia, was later invaded by the USSR, and had its internal politics influenced by it. Relations since then have been both warm and cool, fluctuating with time. Russia has an embassy in Helsinki, and a consulate in Mariehamn.
Finland extends Russia border closure indefinitely | Reuters
Apr 4, 2024 · Finland will indefinitely extend the closure of land border crossings with Russia and add several ports to a list where travel from its eastern neighbour is prohibited, the government said on...
Helsinki - Wikipedia
Helsinki is 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki has significant historical connections with these three cities.
Russia warns of tension as Finland shuts last border crossing - BBC
Finland has closed the last crossing on its long Russian border, prompting the Kremlin to condemn an "absolutely redundant measure". The northern crossing at Raja-Jooseppi closed for two weeks at...
Helsinki's 'underground city' reflects tense position as Russia's ...
May 12, 2022 · HELSINKI -- Finland may be world's happiest country -- at least on the surface. But Helsinki's "underground city" tells a different story. Beneath the capital, a massive network of bunkers and tunnels spreads out all across the city.
Finland Is Awake to the Russian Threat. Is the Rest of the West?
Sep 20, 2024 · Nevertheless, Helsinki has reasons to be skeptical that Moscow poses a threat to Finland at this moment, as the Kremlin's army has been significantly weakened by the war in Ukraine. The presence...
Finland cuts one of the last trains between Russia and the EU
Mar 28, 2022 · Finland’s national railway operator said on Friday it would suspend services between Helsinki and St. Petersburg in Russia on Monday, closing the rail link between Russia and the European...
Helsinki to Russia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus
There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Russia by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
History of Helsinki - Wikipedia
While intended to protect Helsinki from Russian attack, Sveaborg ultimately surrendered to Russia during the Finnish War (1808–1809), and Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire as part of the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. Russia then moved the Finnish capital from Turku to Helsinki, and the city grew dramatically during the 19th century.