Two Years of War: Ukrainians in Finland

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Published 2024-02-23
Some of the millions of Ukrainians displaced by war found their way to Finland. We met a young music teacher by the name of Sofiaa, who is from Central Ukraine. She came to Finland and fell in love with a Finn named Otto.

All Comments (21)
  • @karisalonen12
    So happy she has some peace here now and so sorry and frustrated for russians turning the clock back to 1940s or rather 1800s.
  • @Kveeni
    We have Ukrainian friends. Sadly they are here because the war. Absolutely wonderful people! Hard working, humble and decent people. I can say if it's up to me you have permanent home in Finland if you want that.
  • @mannecygnel
    Good video! These young women are so smart. Please give us more stories about the Ukrainians in Finland!
  • @MarkMark
    Man, all of humanity is on display these days, from chilling, unimaginable horribleness, to heartwarming goodness. Thank you. Дякую. Kiitos. ❤💔🇺🇦🇫🇮❤‍🩹❤
  • @__Aurora__
    Ukrainians are the most adorable people on earth. There are Ukrainian refugees in Sweden as well as in whole of the Nordics and they are highly appreciated. Hardworking and brave people, true Slavs. 🙏
  • @lexluthor6497
    I'm absolutely fine with my tax money going to help the Ukranians.We have the same history with the same problematic people.Our country is fine now so we can help Ukraine. And we have to. All they want is to live like we do. And they have the right to do so.Slava Ukraine.
  • @golokavrndavana
    Дуже добре, я радий, що ти так добре впорався. Любов до вас.
  • @rl945
    Beautiful voices, it’s a shame that an elderly despot has inflicted so much pain and suffering on millions of innocent people. Shame on the Russians for being a passive human mass, not real people with a sense of dignity. Thank you Finland for harbouring these great people in their time of need. You have had your bitter taste of Russian imperialism in the bygone years. The heroism of your grandfathers and fathers will never be forgotten as will not your own contemporary kindness. Love from Canada 🍁 We have quite a few people of Finnish origin in Northern Ontario which, with its abundance of lakes and forests, resembles Finland a lot.
  • @johnglover3682
    This presentation was well done. Great job. Excellent. Slava Ukraine!
  • @slimball1939
    Hope all Ukrainians will have a good time abroad during this stupid war that started by Putler the Dwarf. We pray that Ukraine will stay free and independent for all time 👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏
  • I have a friend from Kherson who escaped during occupation and she is a refugee in Finland now. Very thankful for all the support and help Finns provide to Ukrainians.
  • @geertstroy
    Just followed the story as " calmly as a Finn" from Nederland. I couldnot understand with all due respect that the Finnish boyfriend thinks that " Ukraine is more advanced yhan Finnland" , as for me Finnland must be at the vanguard of so many essential developments. But apart from that , absolutely intriguing and I feel happy today seeing that so many Ukrainians have found shelter in that safe and solid Finnland . Best wishes from Nederland.
  • @mikkos8636
    I thought of going to help Ukraine in the front lines as a private of finnish army, volunteering myself. But I found out they only take higher ranking military personnel there from here. So I guess I just... I don't know. I know some people donate money to Ukraine but my money goes to helping nature be preserved and revived here too. That's to me more important than any human issues. I'm like Pentti Linkola mentality, with that. Not that I live outdoors now, haven't for some years, but... I guess I could again, if I took it up. Priorities. But still, if it wasn't for nature's need for help from stopping other humans destroying and punishing forests, I'd have my first priority on Ukraine front. Too bad I'm not a professional sniper with no injuries and such, but I could still help if they'd let me, and if it was my first priority. Right now they're logging wood from an ancient forest in Ivalo, northern Finland, or Inari was it... but that's what I'm here to stop now, or at least have them not do clear cutting (avohakkuut) but spare at least some of the trees there. I know some tree cuttings can be good for the forest, but you're not supposed to cut the whole damn forest. Especially not for heating hotels when we'd have earth-warming (maalämpö). I was about to go there to stand between a tree and the logger, so that they'd have to cut through my body first before the tree, but when I asked the greenpeace representative about where exactly there was the logging grounds, so that I'd go there, the guy convinved me that if I'd go alone, they'd just cut all trees down more likely. That's the only reason I stayed home. It's sad I seem to be the only one having any real interest in this. Forests, especially ancient forests, are our greatest treasure in this land. They are a great treasure to anyone who spends time there. That why I want to protect them, and also because I don't believe in humans being somehow "above" other species morally or ethically. Trees are good living beings. Sorry, I always post long comments even though I don't do it on purpose. But, Ukraine has my support for what it's worth. Slava Ukraina! Mikko Murmeli
  • @oh2mp
    I have seen Sofia and Otto in some other video too, I think. A very nice couple and I am happy that they found each other.
  • @Spugedelia77
    Sofia ja Otto, toivon teille kaikkea hyvää <3
  • @turpasauna
    Other refugees in Finland have started to complain about Finns liking the Ukrainians so much. Well gee, if they act humble and are already working/studying, I wonder why we like them??😂😂 Seriously, NEVER had an issue with them.