Kymmenkantaisilla

Kymmenkantaisilla, also known as the "Decade of the Tens," is a term used in Finnish to describe the period from 1910 to 1919. This decade is significant in Finnish history due to several key events and developments. The period began with the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, which had a profound impact on Finland, then part of the Russian Empire. The following years saw a rise in Finnish nationalism and a growing desire for independence.

In 1906, the Finnish Parliament, or Eduskunta, was established, marking a significant step towards self-governance. The decade also saw the publication of the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, in 1849, which had a profound influence on Finnish culture and identity. The early 1900s were a time of cultural and intellectual flourishing, with notable figures such as Elias Lönnrot, Johan Ludvig Runeberg, and Aleksis Kivi making significant contributions to Finnish literature.

The political landscape of the decade was shaped by the ongoing struggle for independence. The Finnish Social Democratic Party, led by figures like Otto Ville Kuusinen, advocated for greater autonomy and eventually for full independence. The decade culminated in the Finnish Civil War of 1918, which led to the establishment of the Republic of Finland in December 1917. The war was a pivotal moment, marking the end of Finnish rule under the Russian Empire and the beginning of Finland's independent era. The Decade of the Tens is thus a critical period in Finnish history, characterized by cultural and political developments that laid the groundwork for the modern Finnish nation.