The Karelian Tsunami

The accompanying image was created to illustrate my latest blog column. Is Finnish silence an awkward void or a sign of deep social trust? This post explores the cultural and genetic landscape of Finland while navigating the divide between the stoic west and the talkative Karelian east. Discover why the art of saying nothing is a Finnish social superpower and how history has shaped our unique ways of sharing a coffee break. Read the full column at the following link: https://keitsi.fi/shut-up-and-let-me-respect-you/ ↗️