ristiinvasio

Ristiinvasio, also known as the "Crossing of the Cross," is a significant event in the history of Finland, occurring on February 13, 1918. It marked the beginning of the Finnish Civil War, a conflict that took place between the White Guards, led by General Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, and the Red Guards, supported by the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic. The event is named after the crossing of the railway tracks by a group of Red Guards, who were attempting to seize the train carrying Mannerheim and other White Guard leaders. The crossing was a symbolic act, representing the Red Guards' defiance against the White Guards' control over the capital, Helsinki.

The crossing of the cross was a pivotal moment in the war, as it led to the Red Guards' capture of the train and the subsequent establishment of the Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic. The war lasted for about a month and resulted in the victory of the White Guards, who were supported by the Soviet Union. The event is commemorated annually in Finland, with a ceremony held at the site of the crossing. The ceremony is attended by government officials, military personnel, and the public, and it serves as a reminder of the country's history and the importance of freedom and democracy.