War History in Parppeinvaara

The history of the legendary Rukapirtti is inextricably linked to Major General Erkki Raappana, the Continuation War and the battlefront of Rukajärvi. The exhibition of the Border General’s Cabin depicts his multifaceted character. The Border General Raappana was a nature- and dog-loving person as well as an outstanding war strategist. The exhibition offers a multi-sensory entirety which leads straight to the trench warfare period of the Continuation War towards the battlefront of Rukajärvi. The variety of the original exhibits in Rukapirtti is impressive and the artefacts tell their own stories about the common history of the whole of Finland.

Programme Description:

The group will arrive in Parppeinvaara Rune Singer's Village where the guide will receive them. The guide leads the group to the Border General’s Cabin. There will be a narration of the history of the cottage, the battles in the Ilomantsi area and the character of Raappana. This is a multi-visual programme. Raappana’s weapons and badges of merit can be found on display at Border - Raappana and Rukajärvi -exhibition.

For an additional fee, you can add on these programmes:

Guided tour in the Rune Singer's Village

Kantele music session in the Rune Singer's House

Coffee / dining in the Restaurant Parppeinpirtti