Going Places The Finns Have Learned To Prevail Under Adversity
SHIRLEY and BOB SLOANE chronicle Tampere Finland. They recount 1808 raids by Rus and Spoof and how Finns endure through a history of loss, the concept of sisu, and the celebrated That Unknown Soldier. The article surveys Tampere’s theater, literature, and architecture. It highlights Pyynikki Park’s outdoor stage, Tampere’s identity as Backwoods, and landmarks like Cathedral and Kaleva Church.