kommunistien

Kommunistien is a Finnish term that refers to individuals or groups affiliated with communism, an ideology advocating for a classless society and the abolition of private ownership of production means. The term is commonly used within Finnish political and social discourse to describe members of communist parties or sympathizers who support Marxist-Leninist principles.

Historically, communism in Finland gained momentum in the early 20th century, particularly during the interwar period and the Cold War era. The Communist Party of Finland (Suomen kommunistinen puolue, SKP) was founded in 1918, following Finland’s independence, and played a significant role in political life, especially among workers and radical leftist groups. During the Cold War, Finnish communists faced political suppression and were often associated with the Soviet Union, though Finland maintained a policy of neutrality.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the influence of communism diminished in Finland, but the SKP continued to exist, transforming into more moderate organizations with less direct ties to Moscow. In contemporary Finland, "kommunistien" can refer broadly to members of communist parties or individuals who espouse communist ideals, such as social equality and public ownership.

Today, Finland's political landscape features a variety of left-wing parties, but communism as an ideological movement is less prominent compared to the broader social democratic and progressive parties. Nonetheless, the term remains a part of the historical and political lexicon concerning socialist and communist movements in Finland.