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Being Finnish: A Guide For Soviet Spies – An archived booklet reveals how communist spooks were instructed to blend in with Finnish locals ~humanities.history Link 11 votes
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Finland marks 80th anniversary of brutal conflict with the Soviet Union ~humanities.history Link 3 votes
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