Guest guest Posted April 1, 2002 Report Share Posted April 1, 2002 Old merry Viipuri Old merry Viipuri (now called Vyborg by the Russians, still called Viipuri by Finns) is the capital of the lost province of Karelia and has an almost mythical status in songs and stories. Before the war it was Finland's most cosmopolitan place and also, with 74,403 inhabitants in 1939, the second-biggest city. In addition to the Finns who lived there, there were thriving communities of Russians, Germans, Swedes and Jews. Economically and culturally, bustling Viipuri was the gateway to St. Petersburg. - The castle built in 1293 still guards the city. Picture from 1939. http://www.publiscan.fi/sc19e-9.htm http://personal.inet.fi/koti/pauli.kruhse/viipuri/vyborg.html Towns named Puri can be found up near the artic circle and along the tropical coast of east India.Viipuri residents are called Viipurini. Vedic terms are still a wideworld phenomena though they are rarely recognized. Thats why we are here...to remind the world about its true heritage. Vrin Parker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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