Russell Snyder

Red currents

An ode to the joys of Finnish summer cottages - thisisFINLAND From coastal islands to inland forests, our American reporter explores the quiet joy – and hard work – of Finland’s summer-cottage traditions.

The #Finnish #Ministry of #Foreign #Affairs has just #published my #article about #summer #cottages. #forests #lakes #nature finland.fi/life-society...

My First Year in Estonia: One way: Helsinki to Tallinn Buy My First Year in Estonia: One way: Helsinki to Tallinn: Read Kindle Store Reviews - Amazon.com

My new #ebook about #moving to #Estonia has been #published on #Amazon.
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Everyman's Right could be a populist movement, men's dating etiquette, or the name of a rock band. No, It's a legal concept giving everyone a chance to enjoy outdoor activities and collect natural products in Finland's forests, fells, lakes, and rivers.
The Lighter Side of Finland #7 (Amazon)

There is nothing to worry about in the #Finnish #forests, except if you get too close to an #elk, get between a #bear and #food, step on a #viper, get bitten by a #disease-ridden #tick, fall on a patch of #stinging #nettles, get lost, or meet an angry #troll.
The Lighter Side of Finland #7 (Amazon)

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2006
The Finnish monster rock group Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest. This was Finland's first win, which proves that anything is possible.

1906
Finland became the first country in Europe to give women the right to vote, and the first country in the world to allow them to stand for office. After which they immediately demanded the right to ask men to dance. (below President Tarja Halonen)
The Lighter Side of Finland #7

#Affordable #housing in #Espoo? #future #Finland #flying #saucer #museum #design

I wish you successful fishing in the rivers of life in 2025.

#Merry #Christmas and #Happy #Hanukka.

Last summer in Helsinki.

#Merry #Christmas from me and my buddy, #Santa. #Rovaniemi #Lapland #Finland #holiday

#Summer #memories of #Kallio. #Helsinki #Finland #lunch

The Lighter Side of Finland #7: A humorous cultural Guidebook Amazon.com: The Lighter Side of Finland #7: A humorous cultural Guidebook eBook : Snyder, Russell: Kindle Store

A #humorous #cultural #guidebook about #Finland. #happy #country #Nordic #travel www.amazon.com/Lighter-Side...

#Exhibition at #Taidehalli in #Helsinki from the #art #collection of Helsinki #University #Hospital. Very #unique!

Visitor: What's the most #challenging thing about living in #Tallinn? The #weather? The #language? Making #friends?

Me: None of those. The most challenging thing by far is trying to figure out the ever-changing #bus #routes and #timetables.

#December has the #darkest days of the year. Fortunately, it has the most #cultural #events of the year. So I don't mind. #Tallinn #Estonia #enjoy

Just joined Bluesky. Greetings from Estonia and Finland!