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 Exiled former Finnish MP wants Russian
 citizenship, RIA Novosti reports
 "Actually, Finland no longer exists. It
 is part of the fascist West," the ex-
 lawmaker and former powerlifter said,
 according to the Russian state news
 agency.
 
 Some Finnish music festivals flounder
 while others draw huge crowds
 Bad weather, more competition and high
 ticket prices have hit some of southern
 Finland's festivals while events in the
 north continue to thrive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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