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The village on the edge of the West (World 2023, by Karin Hofer) - Swiss Press Award

Anneli Kunnas wohnt mit ihrem Mann Pekka nur wenige Schritte von der russischen Grenze entfernt.
Anneli Kunnas wohnt mit ihrem Mann Pekka nur wenige Schritte von der russischen Grenze entfernt.
Photo / World
2023

The village on the edge of the West

Karin Hofer

The Finnish village of Värtsilä was divided by the Red Army during World War II. Russia's proximity continues to shape the village to this day. The war in Ukraine is reopening old divisions among its residents.

NZZ

Photo / World
2023

Karin Hofer

The Finnish village of Värtsilä was divided by the Red Army during World War II. Russia's proximity continues to shape the village to this day. The war in Ukraine is reopening old divisions among its residents.

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