Finland from the Inside. How do people really live in the land of a thousand lakes?

Alexander Maksimov has been living in Finland for over 25 years. During this time, he has built his business and made many acquaintances, which allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the Finnish mentality.

Finland is a country where clear... lakes reflect the endless northern sky, and the air smells of freshness, pine trees, and snow. Helsinki, Turku, Tampere – cities where ancient traditions coexist with modern design and a peaceful rhythm of life. Here were born Nokia and Angry Birds, Fazer chocolate and Valio dairy products, the best Fiskars knives and legendary Finnish axes. But the main wealth of Finland is its people: reserved, reliable, stubbornly achieving their goals, and truly free.

From the book you will learn:
• Why do Finns not wear slippers at home and why is showering not allowed after 11:00 PM?
• Why do they pay a tax in Finland for the right to watch television, even if they don’t turn it on?
• What does the Finnish flag symbolize and why is it raised on both birthdays and funerals?
• Where did the word “sisu” come from and why has it become a symbol of Finnish will?