Finland & Russia – the full story | Kokkola Winter Accordion

Finland & Russia – the full story

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Saturday 28.5.2022

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13:00

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Kokkola City Library

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Isokatu 3, Kokkola

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Its history spans more than a thousand years — from paganism to Putin and Novgorod to Niinistö. How did they all exist together and what can you learn from their history? A lecture presented by Arvo Tuominen, writer and famed television documentarian. Duo Balalaitari will perform Russian compositions.

Eino Kolppanen, balalaikka
Jonathan Bonn, harmonikka

Free entrance.

Poimintoja / Utdrag / Excerpts

Winter in Kokkola in the 17th century

What was winter like in Kokkola centuries ago? Experience a tour, enlivened by the roles of tourist guides, present the history of our city. Kristiina Teerikangas and Elisa Maunumäki explain about the winter seaside town. After the tour, warm juice and Otilia’s buttermilk cake are offered.

11 February, 2024

Sunday, 17:00 - 18:00

Mannerheiminaukio, Kokkola