Finland defeated Canada with a score of 3:1 becoming the 2019 World Hockey Champion.
On this occasion, thousands of jubilant citizens gathered at the Helsinki Market Square. See photo! All with a victory!
Jukka-Pekka Friberg
Wednesday 29 May 2019
Saturday 25 May 2019
Highest standard of living
Copenhagen, Vienna and Helsinki entered the top 10 cities with the highest standard of living, according to Deutsche Bank
Copenhagen ranked first in the European Union and third in the world in terms of living standards, according to an annual survey by Deutsche Bank. The city with the highest standard of living in the world this year was Zurich, followed by New Zealand Wellington. The top ten cities of the European Union also included Vienna (in 5th place) and Helsinki (in 6th).
Deutsche Bank assesses the standard of living in cities according to 8 criteria: the ratio of residents' incomes and inflation, the level of safety, availability of health care, prices and housing, ease of transport and number of traffic jams, general pollution (primarily air, water and soil) and climate.
This year, the ranking includes 226 cities in the world. Moscow took 42nd place in it, between London and Dublin. And close the list of Caracas (Venezuela), Lagos (Nigeria) and Dacca (Bangladesh).
Moona
The new star of the online broadcasts of Norppalive has become a seal called Moona
While impatient viewers, watching live broadcasts from the rookery sites of the Saimaa seals, were awaiting the star of last year's ethers, the fat man Pullervo, Staron Mawan unexpectedly took his place.
The audience of the live broadcast from the rookery of the Saimaa seal was already waiting for it - unlike last year, this May, seals in front of the camera, except for glimpses. But soon everything changed. Yesterday, the sun-heated stone, where a camera was installed that watches the life of a nerp online, was chosen by a new star. Previously, this seal was not seen on the stone, but experts recognized the chipped specimen as Moon — a young female.
“Mona is a young, graceful seal, with good parameters,” smiles Juha Taskinen, an animal photographer and renowned activist who has been involved in the protection of seals for many years. - This is Pullervo's girlfriend, they belong to the same "clan".
Nerps form small groups that share rookeries.
“Some aged seals resemble old people who never want to part with their rocking chair.” Young seals, especially males, sometimes swim over long distances from their native places. Moona also managed to travel, but now, obviously, she was drawn home, says Taskinen.
The choice of location for the online camera is not an accident
If you install the camera on a randomly selected stone, the chances of seeing the seal will be small. However, if you pre-work and study the seals habits, then soon you can expect guests.
- For a couple of decades, I somehow had a snack on a stone, where the camera is now installed. I heard the seals grumbling and snorting, obviously talking to each other. I took my first pictures just then. These seals were Siiri and Pullervo, ”says Taskinen.
These same seals can be seen in the lake to this day.
“When the Wildlife Fund was looking for a suitable place for the camera, I immediately remembered this stone,” Taskinen recalls.
Mona also had time to get into the lens in 2013.
https://luontolive.wwf.fi/norppalive/
While impatient viewers, watching live broadcasts from the rookery sites of the Saimaa seals, were awaiting the star of last year's ethers, the fat man Pullervo, Staron Mawan unexpectedly took his place.
The audience of the live broadcast from the rookery of the Saimaa seal was already waiting for it - unlike last year, this May, seals in front of the camera, except for glimpses. But soon everything changed. Yesterday, the sun-heated stone, where a camera was installed that watches the life of a nerp online, was chosen by a new star. Previously, this seal was not seen on the stone, but experts recognized the chipped specimen as Moon — a young female.
“Mona is a young, graceful seal, with good parameters,” smiles Juha Taskinen, an animal photographer and renowned activist who has been involved in the protection of seals for many years. - This is Pullervo's girlfriend, they belong to the same "clan".
Nerps form small groups that share rookeries.
“Some aged seals resemble old people who never want to part with their rocking chair.” Young seals, especially males, sometimes swim over long distances from their native places. Moona also managed to travel, but now, obviously, she was drawn home, says Taskinen.
The choice of location for the online camera is not an accident
If you install the camera on a randomly selected stone, the chances of seeing the seal will be small. However, if you pre-work and study the seals habits, then soon you can expect guests.
- For a couple of decades, I somehow had a snack on a stone, where the camera is now installed. I heard the seals grumbling and snorting, obviously talking to each other. I took my first pictures just then. These seals were Siiri and Pullervo, ”says Taskinen.
These same seals can be seen in the lake to this day.
“When the Wildlife Fund was looking for a suitable place for the camera, I immediately remembered this stone,” Taskinen recalls.
Mona also had time to get into the lens in 2013.
https://luontolive.wwf.fi/norppalive/
Sunday 19 May 2019
Finland turns into European Japan
Demographic problems, expressed primarily in the rapid aging of the population, undermine the system of social protection in Finland, which for many years has been considered a reference.
Three weeks ago, parliamentary elections were held in Finland. The Social Democratic Party, led by Antti Juhani Rinne, won them. According to most experts, the victory of the Social Democrats brought a promise to carry out major changes in the political system of the country - the welfare state. The main task that now faces Rinne, creating the ruling coalition of five parties, is the neutralization of the demographic bomb, laid down under the social protection system and counting the last seconds.
Finland has one of the most developed social security systems in Europe. Just as in neighboring Sweden, health care, primary and secondary education, and many other services in the Scandinavian countries are free.
The population of Finland is aging faster than in the rest of Europe. According to demographers, the decline in the birth rate will lead to the fact that the proportion of the working-age population (15-64 years old) will decrease from the current 62 to 60% by 2030 and to 58% by the middle of the century. By 2050, the number of working-age population will decrease by 200 thousand people. This is a lot, because the population of all of Finland is now approximately 5.5 million people.
Such demographic trends will have very serious consequences for the country's financial system. The number of working Finns is decreasing, i.e. taxpayers, but this increases the number of pensioners receiving pensions.
Finnish economists are now discussing the so-called “sustainability gap”. Central bank analysts argue that although the ratio of public debt to GDP has recently declined, the growth in public spending associated with the aging of the population will reverse this trend in the near future.
“With regard to demography, Finland undoubtedly serves as something of an indicator for Europe,” explains Bert Kolijn, an economist at the Dutch bank in the eurozone, in a recent analysis.
According to statistics, the birth rate in Finland has been declining for eight consecutive years. Thus, in South Karelia, the region adjacent to the Russian-Finnish border, the birth rate last year fell by 11%. This unpleasant trend, primarily for the economy, is increasing pressure on financial systems both locally and throughout the country. Hospitals and housing for the elderly every year are becoming an increasingly burdensome burden for municipalities due to the high cost. As a result, in South Karelia, which, of course, does not stand out in particular among the rest of the territory, schools are being closed everywhere in small settlements in order to save money.
Finland also, however, like the rest of Europe, with respect to demography, every year more and more begins to resemble Japan, the country with the fastest growing aging population on the planet. Economic growth in the Land of the Rising Sun has slowed to almost 0. So far, all the efforts of the country's leadership aimed at imparting impetus to the Japanese economy have failed.
“Finland faces problems that Japan has had to deal with for more than a decade,” the analysis of the Finnish Central Bank said in 2016. “The population is aging, the slow growth of the economy does not provide sufficient funds to finance the rising costs. Government debt is growing rapidly and threatens to become overwhelming. ”
Finnish politicians are in a difficult situation - they need to make responsible decisions. The Prime Minister Juha Sipilha, who has been finalizing the past few days, is a supporter of a tough economic policy. He pursued a policy of reducing public spending and at the same time reduced the number of administrative staff and optimized the number of hospitals, schools, etc., to save money and resources. and their preservation in large settlements.
Sipile managed to return growth to the Finnish economy. However, his efforts to reform the social security system did not receive approval in parliament. Therefore, in March, his government was forced to resign.
Meanwhile, Zipili’s center-right ally in the ruling coalition — the National Coalition Party is promoting privatization as a way to alleviate the burden of public spending in the long run. However, the scandals around the poor performance of private centers specializing in caring for older people have led to strong voter discontent. As a result, at the April election, the Coalition Party showed a weak result.
The Social Democrats of Rinne are ready to raise taxes to finance public services, but they have yet to explain how to do this. So the new government, headed by Antti Rinne, will have to solve complex problems.
Three weeks ago, parliamentary elections were held in Finland. The Social Democratic Party, led by Antti Juhani Rinne, won them. According to most experts, the victory of the Social Democrats brought a promise to carry out major changes in the political system of the country - the welfare state. The main task that now faces Rinne, creating the ruling coalition of five parties, is the neutralization of the demographic bomb, laid down under the social protection system and counting the last seconds.
Finland has one of the most developed social security systems in Europe. Just as in neighboring Sweden, health care, primary and secondary education, and many other services in the Scandinavian countries are free.
The population of Finland is aging faster than in the rest of Europe. According to demographers, the decline in the birth rate will lead to the fact that the proportion of the working-age population (15-64 years old) will decrease from the current 62 to 60% by 2030 and to 58% by the middle of the century. By 2050, the number of working-age population will decrease by 200 thousand people. This is a lot, because the population of all of Finland is now approximately 5.5 million people.
Such demographic trends will have very serious consequences for the country's financial system. The number of working Finns is decreasing, i.e. taxpayers, but this increases the number of pensioners receiving pensions.
Finnish economists are now discussing the so-called “sustainability gap”. Central bank analysts argue that although the ratio of public debt to GDP has recently declined, the growth in public spending associated with the aging of the population will reverse this trend in the near future.
“With regard to demography, Finland undoubtedly serves as something of an indicator for Europe,” explains Bert Kolijn, an economist at the Dutch bank in the eurozone, in a recent analysis.
According to statistics, the birth rate in Finland has been declining for eight consecutive years. Thus, in South Karelia, the region adjacent to the Russian-Finnish border, the birth rate last year fell by 11%. This unpleasant trend, primarily for the economy, is increasing pressure on financial systems both locally and throughout the country. Hospitals and housing for the elderly every year are becoming an increasingly burdensome burden for municipalities due to the high cost. As a result, in South Karelia, which, of course, does not stand out in particular among the rest of the territory, schools are being closed everywhere in small settlements in order to save money.
Finland also, however, like the rest of Europe, with respect to demography, every year more and more begins to resemble Japan, the country with the fastest growing aging population on the planet. Economic growth in the Land of the Rising Sun has slowed to almost 0. So far, all the efforts of the country's leadership aimed at imparting impetus to the Japanese economy have failed.
“Finland faces problems that Japan has had to deal with for more than a decade,” the analysis of the Finnish Central Bank said in 2016. “The population is aging, the slow growth of the economy does not provide sufficient funds to finance the rising costs. Government debt is growing rapidly and threatens to become overwhelming. ”
Finnish politicians are in a difficult situation - they need to make responsible decisions. The Prime Minister Juha Sipilha, who has been finalizing the past few days, is a supporter of a tough economic policy. He pursued a policy of reducing public spending and at the same time reduced the number of administrative staff and optimized the number of hospitals, schools, etc., to save money and resources. and their preservation in large settlements.
Sipile managed to return growth to the Finnish economy. However, his efforts to reform the social security system did not receive approval in parliament. Therefore, in March, his government was forced to resign.
Meanwhile, Zipili’s center-right ally in the ruling coalition — the National Coalition Party is promoting privatization as a way to alleviate the burden of public spending in the long run. However, the scandals around the poor performance of private centers specializing in caring for older people have led to strong voter discontent. As a result, at the April election, the Coalition Party showed a weak result.
The Social Democrats of Rinne are ready to raise taxes to finance public services, but they have yet to explain how to do this. So the new government, headed by Antti Rinne, will have to solve complex problems.
Neskuchnoe Finnish summer. Suomi Festival Guide
In Finland, the season of open-airs starts very soon, among headliners - Cardi B, The 30 Seconds To Mars, The Offspring, Slipknot and many other stars. "Fontanka" chose the 20 most interesting festivals of this summer, and not only music.
POP / ROCK
Rockfest (June 7 - 9)
The place where it will be really hot this summer is the airfield at Hyvinkää (60 km north of Helsinki). The open-air Rockfest will be played by the glam-rock kings Kiss, known for its scary masks and brilliant drummer Joey Jordison, nu-metal band Slipknot, famous metallers Disturbed, In Flame and more than 30 bands. Guests are offered to stay in campsites. The festival day will cost at least 112.50 euros.
Kuopiorock (June 25 - 27)
“Heavy” summer will continue in the town of Kuopio, which is four hours drive north of Lappeenranta. The festival’s headliners are The Offspring California rockers, their performance lasting an hour and a quarter will complete the festival on Saturday, June 27th. The rest of the program is presented mainly by well-known Finnish rockers, among them The 69 Eyes, Apulanta and Eppu Normaali. A ticket for Saturday costs 75 euros, for all three days - 109.
Provinssirock (June 27 - 29)
“Provincial rock” in Seinäjoki will be far from provincial - rockers with millions of fans around the world will gather at the festival: Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Bring Me The Horizon. If it were not for the death of vocalist Keith Flint, then The Prodigy would have been there. In total, the three-day program - more than 90 groups. One day will have to pay from 89 euros. Anyone who wants to plunge into the atmosphere of Finnish open-air as much as possible is invited to spend the night at the campsite. For three days of musical separation and tent rest ask 189 euros. The road to Seinäjoki is not a long one - 5 hours drive from Helsinki.
Tuska (June 28 - 30)
June in the country of metal will end with another major fest - Tuska. On the territory of the former Suvilahti power station in Helsinki, more than 40 groups will perform in three days. Fans of heavy music will shake like a hare under Slayer, Amorphis, Sam1na, Lost Society, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Hellacopters and others. The famous Finnish metal-open-air can be reached for 99 euros / day.
One of the oldest music festivals in Finland this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. On the island of Ruissalo in Turku for three days will be the music of various genres. On the Ruisrock stage, among others, are the American trap performer and producer from Houston, Travis Scott, pop star from Great Britain Ellie Golding, Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton-performer Bad Bunny, the American musical group Brockhampton of 14 people, DJ Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and many others. The price of tickets starts from 109 euros per day, three days will cost 199 euros. For those over 70, admission is free.
Ilosaarirock (July 12 - 14)
In the city of Joensuu, not far from Russian Karelia, music lovers have gathered at the height of summer since 1971. This time, the Finnish outback will be shaken by British metalcore band from Brighton Architects, rockers from Tokyo Mono, a synth project by French musician James Kent Perturbator, a Finnish rock band Sunrise Avenue. Lovers of the lighter genre will be pleased with the Finnish singer Alma, who became famous thanks to the show Idols, and the English indie pop group from Manchester Pale Wave. Guests of the festival will be able to dance under the American Cheat Codes, an EDM pop from the American duet The Chainsmokers and sets DJ Snake, which in 2018 took the 24th place in the list of the best DJs in the world according to the magazine DJ Magazine. Prices per bracelet per day start from 93.50 euros.
Weekend Festival (July 19 - 20)
In Helsinki, in the second half of July, they will ignite for electronics, hip-hop and indie. Among the famous artists in the festival's lineup are the Swedish electronic-dance supergroup Swedish House Mafia, the Dutch music producer and DJ Armin van Buren, the English indie pop group Bastille, the American rap duet from New Orleans $ uicideboy $ and the Anglo-Norwegian DJ Alan Walker . Ticket price - from 95 euros.
EU priority
Environmental protection should be a top EU priority, young Europeans say
Environmental protection and combating climate change should be a priority for the European Union, 67% of young Europeans say according to a public opinion poll conducted by the Eurobarometer.
Following are priorities such as the development of education, including student exchange programs, and the fight against poverty: 56% of young Europeans supported these options. 49% of young Europeans believe that the main task of the EU is to help create jobs and fight unemployment. But only 28% of European youth voted for ensuring security as an EU priority.
More than 10.5 thousand Europeans aged 15 to 30 years from all 28 EU countries participated in this survey. The poll was timed to the elections to the European Parliament, which will be held at the end of May 2019. Its main task is to find out what, in the opinion of European youth, will make the EU stronger and more prosperous.
Environmental protection and combating climate change should be a priority for the European Union, 67% of young Europeans say according to a public opinion poll conducted by the Eurobarometer.
Following are priorities such as the development of education, including student exchange programs, and the fight against poverty: 56% of young Europeans supported these options. 49% of young Europeans believe that the main task of the EU is to help create jobs and fight unemployment. But only 28% of European youth voted for ensuring security as an EU priority.
More than 10.5 thousand Europeans aged 15 to 30 years from all 28 EU countries participated in this survey. The poll was timed to the elections to the European Parliament, which will be held at the end of May 2019. Its main task is to find out what, in the opinion of European youth, will make the EU stronger and more prosperous.
Men and their parents
Every fourth man in the EU is in no hurry to leave their parents
According to data for 2017, in the European Union more than a third (35.3%) of men aged 25 to 34 still live with their parents. For comparison, the same indicator for women in the same age category is 21.7%, that is, one fifth.
On average, one out of every four young people (28.5%) still lives in their parental home. In EU Member States, their number ranged from less than 10% in Denmark (3.2%), Finland (4.7%) and Sweden (6%) to more than half in Croatia (59.7%), Slovakia (57, 0%) and Greece (56.3%), reports Eurostat. By the way, almost 70% of young Italians live with their parents.
The data show that young people leave the parental home at the age of about 26 years. However, this age varies significantly among alliance member states. First of all, they leave their parents in three northern states: Sweden (18.5 years), Denmark (21.1) and Finland (22), as well as in Luxembourg (20.1). Slightly older - in Estonia (22.2), Germany, the Netherlands and France (23.7), as well as in the UK (24.7).
At the opposite end of the scale are young people in Croatia and Slovakia who stayed the longest in the parental home. They leave their parents at the age of 31.8 and 30.9 years, respectively. Also at the end of the list are men in Malta (30.7 years), in Italy (30.1), Bulgaria (29.6), Spain (29.5), Greece (29.3) and Portugal (28.9)
In almost all EU countries, girls tend to leave their parental home before men. The exception is Sweden (18.5 years). The most notable differences between the sexes were recorded in Romania (25.6 years for women versus 30.5 for men), Bulgaria (27.5 versus 31.7), Croatia (30 versus 33.6), Greece (28 versus 30, 6), Hungary (25.8 against 28.3), Poland (26.3 against 28.8), Slovakia (29.7 against 32.1) and Lithuania (24.5 against 26.9).
According to data for 2017, in the European Union more than a third (35.3%) of men aged 25 to 34 still live with their parents. For comparison, the same indicator for women in the same age category is 21.7%, that is, one fifth.
On average, one out of every four young people (28.5%) still lives in their parental home. In EU Member States, their number ranged from less than 10% in Denmark (3.2%), Finland (4.7%) and Sweden (6%) to more than half in Croatia (59.7%), Slovakia (57, 0%) and Greece (56.3%), reports Eurostat. By the way, almost 70% of young Italians live with their parents.
The data show that young people leave the parental home at the age of about 26 years. However, this age varies significantly among alliance member states. First of all, they leave their parents in three northern states: Sweden (18.5 years), Denmark (21.1) and Finland (22), as well as in Luxembourg (20.1). Slightly older - in Estonia (22.2), Germany, the Netherlands and France (23.7), as well as in the UK (24.7).
At the opposite end of the scale are young people in Croatia and Slovakia who stayed the longest in the parental home. They leave their parents at the age of 31.8 and 30.9 years, respectively. Also at the end of the list are men in Malta (30.7 years), in Italy (30.1), Bulgaria (29.6), Spain (29.5), Greece (29.3) and Portugal (28.9)
In almost all EU countries, girls tend to leave their parental home before men. The exception is Sweden (18.5 years). The most notable differences between the sexes were recorded in Romania (25.6 years for women versus 30.5 for men), Bulgaria (27.5 versus 31.7), Croatia (30 versus 33.6), Greece (28 versus 30, 6), Hungary (25.8 against 28.3), Poland (26.3 against 28.8), Slovakia (29.7 against 32.1) and Lithuania (24.5 against 26.9).
Saturday 18 May 2019
Fishing in Finland
Finland’s clean water bodies are rich in fish: it is not surprising that fishing here is one of the favorite pastimes of both locals and guests of Suomi.
What is important to remember when going fishing in Finland?
Fishing on a regular fishing rod on a hook in still water can be freely, without a license.
For any other types and methods of fishing is required to acquire a license. This can be done in the shops of R-Kioski (in any of them), or in companies offering services in the organization of fishing.
In Imatra, you can purchase a license (and rent equipment) also in the Vuoksen Kalastuspuisto fishing park
There are protected fish species (for example, lake salmon) whose catch, even occasional, is prohibited under the threat of a fine. We recommend that you google the list before fishing or clarify at the place of purchase of the license.
If you plan to fish in private waters, do not forget to get permission from the owner.
Fishing license - Fishing Permit in English or Kalastuslupa (Kalastuslup) in Finnish
If you want to immediately fry and eat your catch, it is important to remember that it is possible to make a fire only in specially designated places.
We wish you a great bite!
Wednesday 15 May 2019
Best bars in Helsinki
Whether you’re looking for a rooftop bar for the summer months when the daylight never ends, or a cosy pub in the cold, dark winter, we’ve rounded up the very best watering holes in Helsinki. From creative cocktails to locally brewed craft beer, this is one city where you won’t be going thirsty…
Best bars in Helsinki:
1. GOLDFISH
One of the most stunningly designed bars you will ever walk into and things don’t change once you start with the drinks. Incredibly, they taste even better than they look, which is hard to believe.
2.PULMU BAARI
This small bar in Kallio has a retro airplane-style interior where you’ll always find the regulars chatting to the bartenders. It gets super busy on weekends as people flock to this comforting joint, but if you’re lucky you’ll nab a seat. Our tip? Just get up and dance.
3.TORNI ATELJEE BAAR
To get to the top of the “Tower” you have to ride the elevator up to the 13th floor of the Torni hotel and then climb the narrow spiral staircase up to the rooftop bar. There you will find terraces on both sides with spectacular views over the city. The Ateljee Bar is a true Helsinki classic.
4.CHIHUAHUA JULEP
This hidden bar is hard to find – you’ll just a doormat and a tiny sign. To enter, ring the doorbell and step inside to discover vintage sofas and dark window. Phones are supposed to be left in pockets and bags, so no scrolling here.
As for the drinks? It takes inspiration from Latin America: a world of quality tequila, mescal, pisco and rum. FYI, no gin, vodka or scotch are stocked here.
5,WAY BAKARY & WINE BARA
A bakery by day and an cosy wine bar by night, Way specialises in natural wines. The compact wine list has some bubbles, four whites and reds, two orange wines and speciality bottles according to whatever is opened. The small space fills up fast but you can usually always grab a seat at the counter.
6. PANEMA
Panema has 18 distinct tap beers (both Finnish and imported), and the bottle selection is even wider. It hosts regular “brewery tap take overs”, so you can constantly try new things in this friendly bar. Plus, you can even bring your own food or have it delivered to enjoy with your drinks.
7.LIBERTY OR DEATH
Liberty Or Death is an innovative cocktail bar, where the monthly changing cocktail menu includes twisted classics and new trends from around the world. The bartenders are smartly dressed in 1920s-era uniforms and are true experts at mixing up delicious drinks.
Saturday 11 May 2019
Hotel F6
Hotel F6 - a unique boutique hotel in the heart of Helsinki
Hotel F6 is located in the heart of Helsinki, on a side street off the famous historic Esplanade. Everything needed by travelers and the main attractions of the Finnish capital are within walking distance of the hotel.
In the hotel rooms, style and elegance are combined with comfort and warmth, which gives guests the feeling of being at home. A homemade-style Finnish breakfast is served daily and prepared in front of guests from local, mostly organic, ingredients.
Upscale service, discreet luxury and a great location - all this is Hotel F6.
Book online: https://goo.gl/fvQDb7
VK: vk.com/hotelf6
Address: Fabianinkatu 6, 00130 Helsinki
Tel. +358 9 68999 666
Al. Email: sales@hotelf6.fi
Website: https://www.hotelf6.fi
Hotel F6 is located in the heart of Helsinki, on a side street off the famous historic Esplanade. Everything needed by travelers and the main attractions of the Finnish capital are within walking distance of the hotel.
In the hotel rooms, style and elegance are combined with comfort and warmth, which gives guests the feeling of being at home. A homemade-style Finnish breakfast is served daily and prepared in front of guests from local, mostly organic, ingredients.
Upscale service, discreet luxury and a great location - all this is Hotel F6.
Book online: https://goo.gl/fvQDb7
VK: vk.com/hotelf6
Address: Fabianinkatu 6, 00130 Helsinki
Tel. +358 9 68999 666
Al. Email: sales@hotelf6.fi
Website: https://www.hotelf6.fi
“Mama”
Finnish cinematic impasto for Mother's Day
A new drama about a woman who is released from prison, who is looking for her daughter, is not up to the title of the best Finnish film on the theme of motherhood.
Over the past few years, world cinema has presented us with several films entitled “Mama”. What is interesting - they were all with elements of horror.
In 2013, a dramatic horror film by Argentine director Andreas Muskatti came out on screens about how the cruel ghost of a deceased mother follows their daughters. Thanks to this work, Musketti later commissioned to shoot a new version of the classic film "Ono" based on Stephen King. The year before last, Darren Aronofsky released the philosophical thriller “Mom!”, In which the leading roles were played by Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, and at the end of this year, Tate Taylor’s psychological horror with Octavia Spencer is expected to be released.
In such conditions, in Finland two days before Mother's Day, the drama of director Sampa Batal “Mama” (Äiti) comes out. The film tells about a woman who was released from prison, who served a term for the murder of her husband. She returns to her native town and tries to find her mature daughter. The main role was played by the beautiful actress Jaana Saarinen, who is known for many works in film and on television, but primarily for the TV series Hidden Lives (Salatut elämät).
Despite the title, the film is not so much about motherhood, but about loneliness, stereotypes and - most importantly - about mutual aid, which serves as an antipode to the depression of the Finnish heartland. The film was shot in the village of Sammatti, in the municipality of Lohja, and although it is only an hour's drive from Helsinki to the Helsinki, moreover, the scene is late summer, the surroundings only underline the feeling of hopelessness.
The acting of Jaana Saarinen is usually impressive, but here the material did not reveal her talent. The film is full of pauses, static scenes and deliberately simplified dialogues, vaguely reminiscent of the style of Kaurismäki, but devoid of its inherent picturesque. As a result, Saarinen spends almost one and a half hours with a downcast gaze.
However, the main complaint concerns not an actor, but a screenwriter and directorial work. The story in the film is revealed rather poorly, it is sketchy, and the whole film is glued together as if from large strokes. In painting, such a technique is called impasto, but in the paintings it creates a three-dimensional image, and in the tape “Mama” the lack of details deprives it of bulge and volume.
If you want to see a really worthy Finnish film on Mother's Day, you should pay attention to the 2005 Klaus Härö film “The Best of Mothers” (Äideistä parhain) based on the novel of the same name by Heikki Hietamies. This is a poignant drama about the relationship of the Finnish boy Eero and his adoptive Swedish mother to Sweden who was evacuated during World War II to Sweden. At the same time, the conflict arises due to the fact that Eero needs to return to his homeland, to his own mother.
A new drama about a woman who is released from prison, who is looking for her daughter, is not up to the title of the best Finnish film on the theme of motherhood.
Over the past few years, world cinema has presented us with several films entitled “Mama”. What is interesting - they were all with elements of horror.
In 2013, a dramatic horror film by Argentine director Andreas Muskatti came out on screens about how the cruel ghost of a deceased mother follows their daughters. Thanks to this work, Musketti later commissioned to shoot a new version of the classic film "Ono" based on Stephen King. The year before last, Darren Aronofsky released the philosophical thriller “Mom!”, In which the leading roles were played by Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, and at the end of this year, Tate Taylor’s psychological horror with Octavia Spencer is expected to be released.
In such conditions, in Finland two days before Mother's Day, the drama of director Sampa Batal “Mama” (Äiti) comes out. The film tells about a woman who was released from prison, who served a term for the murder of her husband. She returns to her native town and tries to find her mature daughter. The main role was played by the beautiful actress Jaana Saarinen, who is known for many works in film and on television, but primarily for the TV series Hidden Lives (Salatut elämät).
Despite the title, the film is not so much about motherhood, but about loneliness, stereotypes and - most importantly - about mutual aid, which serves as an antipode to the depression of the Finnish heartland. The film was shot in the village of Sammatti, in the municipality of Lohja, and although it is only an hour's drive from Helsinki to the Helsinki, moreover, the scene is late summer, the surroundings only underline the feeling of hopelessness.
The acting of Jaana Saarinen is usually impressive, but here the material did not reveal her talent. The film is full of pauses, static scenes and deliberately simplified dialogues, vaguely reminiscent of the style of Kaurismäki, but devoid of its inherent picturesque. As a result, Saarinen spends almost one and a half hours with a downcast gaze.
However, the main complaint concerns not an actor, but a screenwriter and directorial work. The story in the film is revealed rather poorly, it is sketchy, and the whole film is glued together as if from large strokes. In painting, such a technique is called impasto, but in the paintings it creates a three-dimensional image, and in the tape “Mama” the lack of details deprives it of bulge and volume.
If you want to see a really worthy Finnish film on Mother's Day, you should pay attention to the 2005 Klaus Härö film “The Best of Mothers” (Äideistä parhain) based on the novel of the same name by Heikki Hietamies. This is a poignant drama about the relationship of the Finnish boy Eero and his adoptive Swedish mother to Sweden who was evacuated during World War II to Sweden. At the same time, the conflict arises due to the fact that Eero needs to return to his homeland, to his own mother.
Delicacies from Finland
Delicacies from Finland tease taste buds to sweets lovers around the world.
Finland has long gained popularity due to the production of licorice, and recently also began to produce chocolate products to the delight of sweet teeth in all corners of the Earth.
LIQ
Guided by personal passion, these people seek to feed the classic liquor lovers around the world. Premium Finnish liquorice is suitable for any mood during the day and can even be used in cooking: for example, have you ever tasted liquorice in sea salt in red wine sauce?
“In this project, we were moving passion, the goal was to bring LIQ to the international market and make demand so huge,” said co-founder Jari Nenonen.
Goodio
This raw chocolate company has a strong position in the American market: they know how to satisfy even the most demanding sweets. In addition, the plans also have ideas on how to change the food industry for the better.
“We want to change the work of the food industry and bring joy and well-being,” said co-founder Jukka Peltola. We want to become a global brand, but instead of mass production, we will enter the market with our own set of niche products. ”
Taiga chocolate
Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you get. However, by taking a taiga chocolate bar, you are guaranteed nutritious sweetness straight from the Finnish forests; as well as from the rivers, if you want to taste the sweetness with the taste of fish. How else!
“I believe that in five years we will have a world-class brand that will bring positive feelings to people all over the world,” predicts the situation Tanja-Maria Davidov. - If someone says that he likes Taiga products, it should mean something to another person; in other words, it means we have great chocolate. ”
Makulaku
These colorful and funny sweets managed to convince those whose imagination is no longer disturbed by the traditional licorice. Known for its one meter long licorice candy that can be found at fairs and festivals across the country, in recent years the company has turned to vegans with an assortment of Happy Reindeer. Now customers in Finland and abroad are licking their lips with satisfaction.
“We see great opportunities in the international market, so we are constantly looking for distributors,” said the export director, Jorma Alanen.
Little Chocolate Factory Porvoo
For the Finnish chocolate maker Peter Westerlund (Peter Westerlund), the key to good chocolate is the absence of any additives and waste other than time and creativity. After Westerlund turned his attention to making chocolate by hand, his Madagascar milk chocolate received an important award.
“Chocolate is a delicious raw material from which you can do anything, there are no restrictions here,” he told us.
“I eat chocolate every day, but still can't get enough of it. I do this because I really love chocolate, ”he added.
Finland has long gained popularity due to the production of licorice, and recently also began to produce chocolate products to the delight of sweet teeth in all corners of the Earth.
LIQ
Guided by personal passion, these people seek to feed the classic liquor lovers around the world. Premium Finnish liquorice is suitable for any mood during the day and can even be used in cooking: for example, have you ever tasted liquorice in sea salt in red wine sauce?
“In this project, we were moving passion, the goal was to bring LIQ to the international market and make demand so huge,” said co-founder Jari Nenonen.
Goodio
This raw chocolate company has a strong position in the American market: they know how to satisfy even the most demanding sweets. In addition, the plans also have ideas on how to change the food industry for the better.
“We want to change the work of the food industry and bring joy and well-being,” said co-founder Jukka Peltola. We want to become a global brand, but instead of mass production, we will enter the market with our own set of niche products. ”
Taiga chocolate
Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you get. However, by taking a taiga chocolate bar, you are guaranteed nutritious sweetness straight from the Finnish forests; as well as from the rivers, if you want to taste the sweetness with the taste of fish. How else!
“I believe that in five years we will have a world-class brand that will bring positive feelings to people all over the world,” predicts the situation Tanja-Maria Davidov. - If someone says that he likes Taiga products, it should mean something to another person; in other words, it means we have great chocolate. ”
Makulaku
These colorful and funny sweets managed to convince those whose imagination is no longer disturbed by the traditional licorice. Known for its one meter long licorice candy that can be found at fairs and festivals across the country, in recent years the company has turned to vegans with an assortment of Happy Reindeer. Now customers in Finland and abroad are licking their lips with satisfaction.
“We see great opportunities in the international market, so we are constantly looking for distributors,” said the export director, Jorma Alanen.
Little Chocolate Factory Porvoo
For the Finnish chocolate maker Peter Westerlund (Peter Westerlund), the key to good chocolate is the absence of any additives and waste other than time and creativity. After Westerlund turned his attention to making chocolate by hand, his Madagascar milk chocolate received an important award.
“Chocolate is a delicious raw material from which you can do anything, there are no restrictions here,” he told us.
“I eat chocolate every day, but still can't get enough of it. I do this because I really love chocolate, ”he added.
Tuesday 7 May 2019
Fast Food Kiosks in Helsinki: Lapinlahti
If you want to try something special, then you should go to the park Lapinlahden puisto. The kiosk, located on the corner of Albertinkatu and Lapinlahdenkatu, offers kosher, Egyptian and vegan street food all year round.
Sunday 5 May 2019
The establishment of a republican form of government will be celebrated in Finland
The Republic of Finland will turn 100 in the summer. The main celebrations will be held in the fall.
The republican form of government in Finland in the summer will be one hundred years old.
Parliament passed a law in June 1919. It was approved on July 17 of the same year by the then regent KG. Mannerheim.
In honor of this event, July 17 this year is declared the day of raising the flags.
At the same time, official celebrations and other commemorative events will be held in September, the State Council Office informs.
Finland declared independence in December 1917. Soon after, a bloody civil war began, and after its completion, the parliament, from whose work the Social Democrats were excluded, decided to establish a monarchy in Finland. These plans failed in the autumn of 1918 after the defeat of Kaiser Germany in World War I. As a concession to the monarchists in the republican form of government provides extensive powers of the president.
Climate
Study: Finland benefits from climate change
According to scientists, Finland’s GDP is several tens of percent higher than it would have been without global warming.
Finland is one of the few countries that benefited from climate change.
According to a study by Stanford University, Finland, along with Iceland, has been gathering the fruits of global warming for over 50 years. Norway, Canada, Sweden and Russia also won.
According to scientists, the gross domestic product of Finland is several tens of percent higher than it would have been without climate change.
At the same time, the countries of the southern hemisphere only continued to grow poorer.
Scientists have warned that climate change could increase the number of refugees and adversely affect forest growth.
According to scientists, Finland’s GDP is several tens of percent higher than it would have been without global warming.
Finland is one of the few countries that benefited from climate change.
According to a study by Stanford University, Finland, along with Iceland, has been gathering the fruits of global warming for over 50 years. Norway, Canada, Sweden and Russia also won.
According to scientists, the gross domestic product of Finland is several tens of percent higher than it would have been without climate change.
At the same time, the countries of the southern hemisphere only continued to grow poorer.
Scientists have warned that climate change could increase the number of refugees and adversely affect forest growth.
Wednesday 1 May 2019
Spring Finnish months
March - maaliskuu. Comes from the word maa - land. In March, she begins to peep out from under the snow, hence the name. "Maaliskuu maata näyttää," says a Finnish saying. At the end of March, despite the cold weather, migratory birds return to Finland, the first are swans.
April - huhtikuu. Huhta - undercut, fire. In April, began to cut down the forest under arable land. April 1 Aprillipaivä - April Fool's Day.
May - toukokuu. Touko - and now called spring field work. In May begins spring sowing. May 1, Vappu, holiday in Finland, May Day. On the second Sunday of May, Äitienpäivä Mother's Day is celebrated. This is an official holiday, Finnish stores are closed on this day.
April - huhtikuu. Huhta - undercut, fire. In April, began to cut down the forest under arable land. April 1 Aprillipaivä - April Fool's Day.
May - toukokuu. Touko - and now called spring field work. In May begins spring sowing. May 1, Vappu, holiday in Finland, May Day. On the second Sunday of May, Äitienpäivä Mother's Day is celebrated. This is an official holiday, Finnish stores are closed on this day.
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