KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 2: The history of Finland
sortokausi
Finnish word. In English: era of oppression
A period when Russia tried to russify Finland.
Facts about the word
- From 1899 Russia tightened its grip on the Grand Duchy of Finland. InfoFinland
- The first era of oppression lasted from 1899 to 1905 and the second from 1909 to 1917. thisisFINLAND
- The 1905 revolution in Russia gave Finland a short breathing space. thisisFINLAND
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The eras of oppression were periods of russification in 1899–1905 and 1909–1917. Finland did not rule Russia.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: The history of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
