History

Ancient finds from Kuusamo

It has been confirmed that there have been at least two winter villages, or siida, in Kuusamo.

Development of livelihood

At the beginning of the 20th century, there were already seven permanent shops in Kuusamo.

History of Kuusamo parish

In the 20th century, three churches were built in Kuusamo.

History of tourism in Kuusamo

Kuusamo’s diverse nature attracted researchers as early as the 18th century.

People of Kuusamo in war and evacuation

After leaving Kuusamo, the Soviet soldiers did not destroy their dugouts.

Public education in Kuusamo for more than 300 years

If the parents were unable to do the task themselves, the children had to be sent to the schoolmaster or bellringer to learn.

Reconstruction

Kuusamo rose from the ashes in the order that villages were rebuilt first and the church town last.

Sámi culture and mythology

According to the Sámi calendar, the solar year lasted twelve months and the lunar year lasted thirteen months.

Scorched Country

In the 16th century, there was a Sámi settlement here, which was concentrated in the winter villages of Maanselkä and Kitka.

The development of the way of life from the Ice Age to the present

Main features of the development of the way of life in the Kuusamo area from the Ice Age to the present