Kalevala News celebrates 95th anniversary

Its first issue was published on October 30, 1931 under the title "Punainen Uhtua" / "Red Ukhta". The newspaper was published in Finnish.

Its names have changed: since 1935 - "Bolshevik Kalevala", then - "Communist Kalevala" (since 1953), and since 1991 the publication bears the name "Kalevala News".

From the newspaper, residents of the district learned the main news, rejoiced for fellow villagers, read about their labor and combat exploits, problems and fates, about the history of the district, its masters, sports achievements, nature and holidays.

On the day of the celebration, the staff and friends of the editorial staff recalled its history, received congratulations from institutions and organizations of the Kalevala district.

The editorial board of MK in Karelia joins the congratulations and wishes only good news.