A Russian gift? A very interesting historical interpretation.
Brave:
Swedish Rule (c. 1154–1809): Starting in the 12th century, Sweden began its Christianization and expansion, resulting in Finland serving as part of the Kingdom of Sweden for nearly 700 years. During this period, the Finnish language was established in writing, and the eastern border with Novgorod was defined in 1323, with Sweden gaining control of Western Karelia.
Grand Duchy of Finland (1809–1917): Following the Finnish War, Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire in 1809, though it retained its autonomy and its own legal system. In 1906, Finland became the first European country to grant women the right to vote, before declaring independence in 1917 in the wake of the Russian Revolution.
Legally Russian that the Tsar GAVE AS A GIFT to Finland .....
So, when I give a GIFT, does property rights pass?
Below the lion on the flag is Finnish and Russian script for "People's Republic of Old Finland".
"People's Republic"...yecchhh
What's wrong with a Republic?
A Russian gift? A very interesting historical interpretation.
Brave:
Swedish Rule (c. 1154–1809): Starting in the 12th century, Sweden began its Christianization and expansion, resulting in Finland serving as part of the Kingdom of Sweden for nearly 700 years. During this period, the Finnish language was established in writing, and the eastern border with Novgorod was defined in 1323, with Sweden gaining control of Western Karelia.
Grand Duchy of Finland (1809–1917): Following the Finnish War, Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire in 1809, though it retained its autonomy and its own legal system. In 1906, Finland became the first European country to grant women the right to vote, before declaring independence in 1917 in the wake of the Russian Revolution.