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**Abraham** · 06-16-2010, 08:27 PM

However the real reason why Finns have had so little common with Finnic groups to the east is Russian historic isolation. Every learned European knows that, I am not sure are American even interested to know.

I don't think its Russian historic isolation, its rather the fact that the natural bridge to the Easternmost Fenno-Ugric was cut thanks to the russification of the Fenno-Ugrics in between. Well, ofcourse Soviet isolation with its Iron-curtain also played some role.

I would personally love to see Finns embracing more of their roots in Urals. The Euro-fever among Finns is ok, but it should never come at the cost of the true cultural roots.

06-16-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
Abraham Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 591 Senior Member	However the real reason why Finns have had so little common with Finnic groups to the east is Russian historic isolation. Every learned European knows that, I am not sure are American even interested to know. I don't think its Russian historic isolation, its rather the fact that the natural bridge to the Easternmost Fenno-Ugric was cut thanks to the russification of the Fenno-Ugrics in between. Well, ofcourse Soviet isolation with its Iron-curtain also played some role. I would personally love to see Finns embracing more of their roots in Urals. The Euro-fever among Finns is ok, but it should never come at the cost of the true cultural roots.
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