Väinö Linna's The Unknown Soldier is a landmark work of Finnish literature, published in 1954 and sparked intense debate upon its publication. The work's realistic style and taboo-breaking descriptions of war, such as the soldiers' coarse language, questioning of authority, and the humane portrayal of the Lotts, caused disapproval at the time. The character of Raili Kotilainen in particular attracted criticism, and his description was changed in the Swedish translation, among other things. Considerable censorship changes were made to the publication of the first version of the work, but the 2000 Sotaromaani gave readers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the unabridged version. The events in the book are based on Väinö Linna's own experiences in the 8th Infantry Regiment during the Continuation War. Linna drew inspiration for his work from the everyday life and battles of a machine gun company, and many of the descriptions are based on real events. The film The Unknown Soldier from 1955, directed by Edvin Laine, established the work's position as part of Finnish cultural heritage. The film's premiere in Helsinki attracted prestigious guests and emphasized the work's significance for the generation that experienced the war. The film quickly became the most watched film of all time in Finland, and it has become part of the Independence Day traditions, especially since 2000. The title of the work, The Unknown Soldier, carries deep symbolism, referring to the anonymous victims of war and their sacrifices. This symbolism connects the work to the international culture of remembrance, where the concept of the unknown soldier represents the human cost of war. Väinö Linna's work remains a cornerstone of Finnish culture, evoking emotions and discussion across generations. 0:00 Introduction 0:12 A censored book that broke taboos 3:34 How does it work for front-line deserters? 4:52 A preview of my own regiment 6:16 The film premiere 8:06 The Unknown Soldier has not always been part of the TV program 10:00 Boy 11:03 Music selections from the film 13:12 Russian translation 14:58 A bit of a cult of brotherhood 15:52 The concept of the Unknown Soldier This video does not contain violent illustrations or descriptions. It is well suited for use in lessons, for example! The video tells the story of the novel The Unknown Soldier by Finnish author Väinö Linna and is based on reliable sources! Video from the Winter War: • The Winter War ???????? Video from the Continuation War: • The Continuation War - Attack on the Soviet Union ???? Thank you for watching the video! It means a lot to me! ???? ???? COME TALKING ????Instagram: / petterimikkonen ????Twitter: / pmmikkonen ???? Facebook: / petterimikkonenvlog ????️ Discord: / discord ???? Website: https://www.petterimikkonen.fi ???? Email: [email protected] ????Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.fi/pmcrue/ VIDEO SOURCES: ???? Music: Epidemic Sound ????️ Illustration: Storyblocks, Shutterstock, Flaticon ???? Literary sources: ???? New video every week! ???? Commercial collaboration requests: [email protected]