My wall by Aleksandr Kazantcev https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2018-03-25 10:26:14 UTC 2025-11-19 02:09:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png My first blog alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/245807262 Actually this is my very first blog. I the next few days I will write quite a lot of useful stuff here.  

I will start with short introduction.
  My name is Alex. I entered the university when it was still MAMK. It is my last year and I am writing  my thesis now and before long i will complete my bachelors degree. I decided to take this course to deepen and enrich my knowledge about Finnish culture and fill up the missing credits. 
I like the way this course is organized. The relaxed and stress-free learning is just what i need. 

My dear reader, as you might have understood, I already spend a few years in Finland and can share with my experience here.  That's is exactly what I will do in the next few days. 

I can't promise that I will upload all eight videos records with critical incidents, because this task seems challenging, but anyway I will do my best. ]]> 2018-03-25 10:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/245807262 Nice movie alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246126593 Looking through "Some web pages about Finland" - "Famous Finns" I remembered a nice movie: "Eddie the Eagle ". In this movie I first learned that Finns are famous for ski jumping.  Matti Nykänen A former ski jumper, who is the only ski jumper in the world to have won both a gold medal in Olympic Games, World Championships and Ski flying World Championships and finished first in the overall World Cup and Four Hills Tournament.]]> 2018-03-26 15:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246126593 Useful links alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246138320 http://www.nationalparks.fi/nationalparks
 
The national parks are extensive nature conservation areas where people have an opportunity to relax and enjoy the nature. The parks have marked hiking routes, nature trails and campfire sites. Visitors can also stay overnight in the national parks at designated camping sites or shelters and huts.

https://www.infopankki.fi/en/frontpage
All useful information about Finland you can find
]]> 2018-03-26 15:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246138320 THE FINNISH PAST alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246160338 In 2002 Finland adopted the common EU currency, the euro, among the first EU countries, thereby relinquishing its own currency - Finnish markka. You can find attached picture below.

I have never heard of "THE FINNISH EXPATRIATE PARLIAMENT". The FEP is doing a great things. In my opinion it's very important to be aware of background and roots.

Population  in Finland is around 5.5 million people and has an average population density of 17 inhabitants per square kilometre in 2018. There has not been any remarkable growth in the number of population lately. 


]]> 2018-03-26 16:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246160338 What is the future of Finland from economy point of view? alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246442312 Economic growth promotes well being and creates significant new business opportunities. High employment and productivity are crucial to economic growth and the stability of
public finances. According to the Economic Survey of the Ministry of Finance Finland the Finnish economy is projected to grow The continued phase of rapid growth will have a positive effect on employment and general government finances.]]> 2018-03-27 12:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246442312 Well being in Finland (Topic 3) alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246462110 Chart below shows Finland’s relative strengths and weaknesses in well being when compared with other OECD (The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. For both positive and negative  indicators longer  bars  always  indicate  better outcomes  (i.e.  higher  well being), whereas shorter bars always indicate worse outcomes (i.e. lower well being). More information can be found here: https://data.oecd.org/finland.htm]]> 2018-03-27 12:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246462110 Kotipizza (Topic 4) alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246472661 Kotipizza Group’s mission is to make the world a better place, one bite at a time. The Group consists of units with extensive knowledge of the fast casual restaurant chain business. Kotipizza is the largest pizza chain in the Nordics and one of the most well-known restaurant brands in Finland. Today  there are approximately 260 Kotipizza restaurants, which are all, except for one, operated by independent franchisees. Altogether, there are nearly 300 franchisees in the Kotipizza chain. ]]> 2018-03-27 13:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246472661 STUDYING AND WORKING IN FINLAND alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246590600 I can confirm that everything which is said about Finnish education is an absolute truth. You're free to choose what is best for yourself. That's what make you think about your future. Even if you made mistake regarding you educational path. It's not hard to transfer or visit lectures which doesn't belong to your degree.

Useful tip: If you need pocket money, you have 98% chance to become a paper distributor. This job doesn't require language or any other special skills, except high endurance. I won't advise you to work there you better spend time studying, but in case you are determined to have a work or you have any other circumstances you can find the link below.
http://suomensuoramainonta.fi/
 
]]> 2018-03-27 16:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246590600 EMR alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246937453 Everyman’s right applies to anyone living or staying in Finland and there is no need to obtain a permit or permission to enjoy everyman’s right, as its name implies. Finnish nature and everyman’s right play a significant role in people’s right to roam, the recreational use of natural areas, nature-based tourism, and the collection of natural products. With the freedom to enjoy the countryside comes the obligation to leave the environment undisturbed and preserve Finland's rich natural heritage for future generations to enjoy. 

In Russia you are free to roam on endless vastness of land with almost no limitations. ]]> 2018-03-28 15:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246937453 Basic income in Finland alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246955903 This is an excellent idea and it will show the world how a normal and forward-thinking society should exist. Also, it is a known fact that, once you stop worrying about the basics, work becomes more productive and the whole society elevates to a far greater level. 
Probably it's to good to be true? There are quite a lot of disadvantages and if there is no proper balance the system will feel the blow of this significant change. ]]> 2018-03-28 15:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/246955903 Importance of studded tires in winter video alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247000360 2018-03-28 17:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247000360 Deers on the road alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247223373 2018-03-29 12:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247223373 No shoes at home in Finland alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247277837 2018-03-29 14:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247277837 Don't Show Up Unannounced alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247291692 2018-03-29 15:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247291692 Don't Wear Clothes in the Sauna alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247302169 2018-03-29 15:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247302169 Nordic walking alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247306561 2018-03-29 15:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247306561 Mämmi alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247772112 Did you try mämmi on Easter?
Mämmi is a highly divisive Finnish Easter tradition: people either hate it or love it. 
In spite of the divided feelings the dark brown goop inspires, in 2014 the food retail giant S Group sold more than 1.5 million mämmi boxes of different sizes. 
I think that even those who don’t like mämmi believe that Easter is all about suffering. So you should at least taste it, even if you find you don’t like it. Now you can find mämmi with great discounts in any supermarket.
]]> 2018-04-02 11:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247772112 Be aware of black sweets alexkazmail https://padlet.com/alexkazmail/6qbklo2duuug/wish/247773507 Salted liquorice, or salmiakki can be found in practically every variety bag of sweets sold in Finland and is an ingredient in chocolate, ice cream, and liquor among other things.  If you do wish to try it, just to see what it tastes like start with the milder varieties of salmiakki .

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