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Finland from East to West

Finland from East to West

2017•53m
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

On December 6, 1917, Finland declared its independence from Russia. A detailed chronicle of the major events in the history of this young European nation.

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Production

ARTE GEIE, YLE, INA

Language

FR

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