The Finns pretty much outsmarted the USSR at just about every turn #continuationwar #history #warstories #helsinki #redarmy | War History Online

Every December 6th, millions of Finns tune in to watch Linnan juhlat, the Presidential Independence Day Reception which is a cherished tradition honoring Finland’s history and resilience. This year, Finland is celebrating its 108th year of independence 🇫🇮 The day is also marked by a quiet, meaningful ritual: lighting candles in the window to remember those who fought for Finland’s freedom 💙🤍 Image: Presidential Flag Finland – Independence Day Reception 2011 Photo by Htm, licensed under CC BY

1.4M views · 3.2K reactions | History at #Cortina1956! Finland secured both gold and silver with their revolutionary new technique! Before this, athletes would extend their arms forward while in the air. But the Finns realised that keeping their arms at their sides created better aerodynamics for #SkiJumping. ⛷️ #Olympics #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics | Olympics | Facebook