Why Russia Feared Finland for 200 Years—and Lost Control

Listen to this episode from RealLifeLore on Spotify. For over two centuries, Russia worked to keep Finland neutral—fearing its unique ability to threaten St. Petersburg. In this episode of RealLifeLore, discover why Finland’s geography, small population, and powerful alliances made it both a threat and a target. From wars with the Russian Empire and the USSR to its long-standing military neutrality, Finland’s story is one of strategic significance. Now, by officially joining NATO, Finland has triggered one of the Kremlin’s worst geopolitical nightmares. Dive into the dramatic history and modern consequences in this gripping episode of the RealLifeLore podcast.