Rääkkylä
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The municipality has previously also been known as "Bräkylä" in Swedish documents, but is today referred to as "Rääkkylä" also in Swedish.[3]
Rääkkylä as an independent municipality was established in 1874 from parts of Kitee and Liperi. Neighbouring municipalities are Joensuu, Kitee, Liperi, Savonlinna and Tohmajärvi.
Leading Finnish kantele manufacturer Koistinen Kantele has been functioning in Rääkkylä since 1995.
History
In the 15th century, the current Rääkkylä belonged to Kitee and paid taxes to Novgorod. It was a troubled border region, with disputes between Sweden and Novgorod, and between Orthodox and Lutherans.[4] In the 17th century, an important trade route for Russians and Karelians passed through Rääkkylä.[5] Rääkkylä was ordered to become independent from Kitee's chapel congregation in 1857.[4]
Notable people
- Actor Esa Pakarinen (1911–1989), better known for his role as Pekka Puupää
- Author Raimo J. Kinnunen (born 1931)
- Mari and Sari Kaasinen, founders of the popular Finnish folk music band Värttinä.
References
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External links
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- Municipality of Rääkkylä – Official website Template:In lang
- Koistinen Kantele
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