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want to get to know them, they need to be approached, because a Kainuu person will not take the initiative in that matter. They will become friendly and warm when they consider the stranger their friend. -- If you understand a Kainuu person as sweet and ingenuous, you'll make friends that will never forget you."
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in 1938 by an anonymous girl from Kainuu described the Kainuu identity thus: "-- we, the current inhabitants of Kainuu would like to be our own tribe, even though we are a mix of
Karelians and Savonians, possibly other tribes as well. -- A Kainuu person has a quiet and introverted personality. If you
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In the early 20th century, when the Kainuu identity was forming, multiple names were used for the region, such as Kainuu, Kainuunmaa (land of Kainuu), Korpi-Kainuu (Wilderness Kainuu), NÀlkÀmaa (Hunger land) and Ylimaa (Upper land). Eventually the name Kainuu, which was supported, for example, by the
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and released in 1947. The sewing patterns were checked for historical accuracy by craft teacher Eila
Parviainen, applied arts bachelor Minna MerilÀinen and homemade craft teacher Marja-Leena Pahkala. Kainuu men's national suit was officially accepted in 2001. Suomussalmi women's national dress was
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saunan edessĂ€ keittÀÀ kahvinsa, keittonsa, tuiskussa, pakkasessa. No sitten kun ne ovat niin tĂ€ynnĂ€, ettei sovi liikkumaan. Maata ruvet-, ruvettiin yhdellĂ€kin kĂ€mpĂ€llĂ€, niin kun rupesi kerran kyljelleen â no ei ole varaa kÀÀntyĂ€ selĂ€lleen, se oli niin tĂ€ysi. Ja kylmĂ€. Vaatteet jÀÀtyivĂ€t pÀÀn alla.
415:, who was a Kainuu war leader from the era of rappasodat. As a result of this time period, people kept calling Kainuu "Kajaani Province", even though it was not its own province at all, but still a part of Ostrobothnia. However, it got to keep its civil administrative system, remaining as its own
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No niitÀhÀn sitÀ oesin niitÀ savottareissuja kyllÀ, kyllÀ palijoo mitÀ on, on siellÀ pohjosessae Žasennoitu. Sellaisissa niin kurjissa oloissa ettÀ ihtesÀp pitÀnys saunat lÀmmitteÀ ja puu laittoas siihe ja, kiuassaona. SiellÀ ulukona sittÀ vÀrjötellÀl lÀmppiysaeka jos kuim pakkane on. Ja siellÀ,
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In the 19th century, the tar industry became incredibly important for the people of Kainuu, as Kainuu was the center of the industry in
Finland. Although a bit of Kainuu folk poetry had already been collected in the 18th century, the popularity of national romanticism in the 19th century brought
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No niitÀhÀn sitÀ olisin niitÀ savottareissuja kyllÀ, kyllÀ paljon mitÀ on, on siellÀ pohjoisessakin asennoitu. Sellaisissa niin kurjissa oloissa, ettÀ itse pitÀnyt saunat lÀmmittÀÀ ja puu laittaa siihen, ja kiuassauna. SiellÀ ulkona sitÀ vÀrjötellÀ lÀmmitysaika jos kuinka pakkanen on. Ja siellÀ
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in 1323, the area had belonged to Russia, and the
Swedish rulers wanted to increase the Finnish presence in the area for political reasons. In the coming decades, Russians tried to get rid of the Swedish settlements that had spread to their lands by raiding and destroying Kainuu villages and
222:, became the standard. In the newspaper, Kainuu people were usually called Kainuun kansa (the people/nation of Kainuu). Other terms used included kyntÀjÀvÀki (plowing people), talonpoikaiskansa (peasant people), korpiloukkojen kansa (people of wilderness hollows), and Kalevan heimo (tribe of
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of the Kainuu people. Kainuu people have been described as honest, hard-working, quiet, independent, calm, lacking confidence, uncertain, polite, hospitable, and complaining. Bragging has traditionally been seen as a negative trait, possibly a factor in causing the perceived large amount of
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saonan eessĂ€ keitteĂ€k kahvesak keittosa, tuiskussa pakkasessa. No sittĂ€ kun ne on niin tĂ€ynnĂ€ ett_ei sovil liikkumaan. Moatar ruvet-, ruvettii yhellĂ€ek kĂ€mpĂ€llĂ€ ni, kur rupesi kerran kylellee â no ei oov vara keĂ€ntyös selĂ€lleen se oli niin tĂ€ysi. Ja kylymĂ€. Voatteet kylymetty peĂ€ alla.
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Finland are reconstructed from 18th and 19th century festive clothing used by commoners. The following national dresses have been reconstructed and officially recognized from Kainuu: Kainuu dress for women, Kainuu suit for men, and Suomussalmi dress for women.
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In the late 19th century and early 20th century, Kainuu was a poor region that had often suffered from famines. Kainuu got a reputation of being a "hunger land", which is reflected in the regional anthem of Kainuu,
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in 1595, Kainuu was made a part of the
Kingdom of Sweden, ending the border conflict. Many Savonian families were again encouraged or forced by the order of the king to move to Kainuu. By the end of the century,
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Kainuu people speak the Kainuu dialect which is one of the
Savonian dialects of Finnish. It differs from other Savonian dialects in its vocabulary which has been heavily influenced by
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As a result of the war, Kainuu was made a part of the
Ostrobothnia County. Between 1650 and 1680, the region gained remarkable administrative improvements under the ownership of Count
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In the 17th century, the term Kainuu, which was previously used to refer to the coasts of
Ostrobothnia, was first used to refer to the area of modern-day Kainuu. In 1663, the
571:("Song of the Hunger Land"). It was seen as a harsh place to live. On the other hand, these descriptions praised the striking nature of Kainuu, as well as the strength and
370:(pillaging wars), during which the Finns of North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu and the Karelians of White Karelia practised guerrilla warfare against each other. After the
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pattern which has become a symbol of Kainuu textile tradition. Originally used in blankets, it later spread to decorations such as pillowcases, carpets and sweaters.
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Paltamo Johannes Cajanus referred to the inhabitants of Paltamo and Sotkamo ("Cainoa") as "cainolaiset". However, this term didn't gain wider usage at the time.
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In the turn of the 16th century, there were no fast settlements or villages in Kainuu. However, the Kainuu wilds were still used by few nomadic SĂĄmi, as well as
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murdering the men, women and children. This period, which was a part of a larger border conflict between Sweden and Russia, is known to Kainuu people as
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and hunger. At the same time, the Kainuu identity was forming, and the word "Kainuu" became the primary word to refer to the region.
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Kainuu houses traditionally had Eastern Finnish style ovens which food was prepared in, resulting in a wide variety of pies (
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Luulitko, ettÀ halloween on amerikkalainen juhla? Syksyn kummitusjutut ja naamiaisasut ovat myös ikivanha suomalaisperinne
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complaining instead. Kainuu people are also seen as being proud of their homeland and feeling a strong connection to it.
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is celebrated in Kainuu. Up until the early 20th century, Kekri was a more important holiday than
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municipality (OulujÀrven pitÀjÀ), and later Kajaani Province (Kajaanin lÀÀni).
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further attention to Kainuu. This included collecting folk poetry of
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tried to split Finland in half by going through Kainuu to
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MeinilÀ, Maria; FinnilÀ, Saara; Majamaa, Kari (2001).
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Kainuu women's and men's national dress on display at
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Lönnrotin aikainen Kainuusta tallennettu kansanrunous
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Kainuulaisuus â Omakuva ja alueellinen identiteetti.
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141:in the 16th century but historically belonged to
1354:. maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
1425:. Human Heredity Vol. 52, No. 3. S. Krager AG.
737:Kainuu women's national dress was designed by
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802:Traditional woman's vest found in Hyrynsalmi.
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1477:ElĂ€mÀÀ Kainuussa â Kainuun asutus 450 vuotta
1271:Matkalla Suomeen â tarinoita heimojen maasta
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479:. This advance was stopped by Finns in the
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435:People and reindeer in Hyrynsalmi in 1912.
193:Originally, the area of Kainuu was called
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1150:. kainuunterva.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
685:Some foods traditional to Kainuu include
205:(and the Kainuu people "kajanalÀndare").
1460:Jutikkala, Eino; Pirinen, Kauko (2002).
1440:Kainuun kansan waiheita vv. 1500 â 1900.
1065:"Kainuu - Suomen etymologinen sanakirja"
1326:. suomussalmi.fi. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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1339:. University of JyvÀskylÀ. Page: 2.
1312:. kajaani.fi. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
1092:. Kainuun Sanomain Kirjapaino Oy.
1090:Kainuun murteiden ja nimistön opas
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1475:MĂ€kinen, Antti (editor, 2002).
1399:. yle.fi. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
1369:. yle.fi. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
1242:. yle.fi. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
1186:. University of Oulu. Page: 19.
598:A letter sent to the newspaper
1269:Sutinen, Ville-Juhani (2022).
372:Russo-Swedish War of 1590â1595
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812:The Finnish harvest festival
713:National dresses and textiles
1296:Kainuulaista ruokaperinnettÀ
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1408:Preussner, Annina (2021).
1323:Suomussalmen kansallispuku
1273:. Latvia: Into Kustannus.
976:, 1st President of Finland
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540:Kainuu#Tourism and culture
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265:kveinir, kvĂŠnir, kuen(n)er
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1442:Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy.
1438:VÀisÀnen, Heino (1998).
1393:KÀhkönen, Sanna (2019).
1335:Lonkila, Helena (2004).
152:Kainuu people speak the
1482:KerÀnen, Jorma (1986).
1464:. Sixth edition. WSOY.
1378:Suutari, Tiina (2020).
1239:Heimoerot: kainuulaiset
1182:Vattula, Laura (2019).
1159:KerĂ€nen (1986:586â587).
1088:RÀisÀnen, Alpo (1982).
968:Johan Gabriel StÄhlberg
723:KaukametsÀ Civic Centre
361:agriculture. Since the
167:Most Kainuu people are
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1127:VĂ€isĂ€nen (1998:30â31).
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1236:Rask, Regina (2015).
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860:Famous Kainuu people
595:, described nature.
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16:Finnish ethnic group
1016:VÀisÀnen (1998:13).
958:, ice hockey player
886:, ice hockey player
782:A blanket with the
427:19thâ20th centuries
395:A peasant's house,
387:17thâ18th centuries
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181:Etymology of Kainuu
143:Ostrobothnia County
130:inhabitants of the
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