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*The first migratory wave of Russians began in the early 18th century, when Finland was part of the Swedish Empire. About 40,000 Russian soldiers, civilian workers, and about 600 businessmen moved to the Grand Duchy of Finland, which became part of the Russian Empire in 1809. When Finland became independent in 1917, many soldiers returned to Russia. Many businessmen stayed. | *The first migratory wave of Russians began in the early 18th century, when Finland was part of the Swedish Empire. About 40,000 Russian soldiers, civilian workers, and about 600 businessmen moved to the Grand Duchy of Finland, which became part of the Russian Empire in 1809. When Finland became independent in 1917, many soldiers returned to Russia. Many businessmen stayed. | ||
*During the '''Russian Revolution''' many '''aristocrats and officers''' fled to Finland as refugees. The biggest refugee wave was in 1922 when about 33,500 people came to Finland. | *During the '''Russian Revolution''' many '''aristocrats and officers''' fled to Finland as refugees. The biggest refugee wave was in 1922 when about 33,500 people came to Finland. | ||
*During the Kronstadt Rebellion, about 1,600 officers fled to Finland. | *During the '''Kronstadt Rebellion (1921)''', about 1,600 officers fled to Finland. | ||
*Russian citizens who moved in these three waves are called "Old Russians", whose 3,000–5,000 descendants live in Finland today. | *Russian citizens who moved in these three waves are called "Old Russians", whose 3,000–5,000 descendants live in Finland today. | ||
*During World War II, there were about 69,700 Soviet '''prisoners of war''' in Finland, and 200–300 children were born to them and Finnish women. | *During World War II, there were about 69,700 Soviet '''prisoners of war''' in Finland, and 200–300 children were born to them and Finnish women. |
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