North Karelia Brigade ( Finnish : Pohjois-Karjalan prikaati , PKarPr) is a former Finnish Army unit that was situated in Kontioranta , Kontiolahti . The brigade was closed down at the end of 2013.
12-629: Annually 1500 recruits started their military service in Kontioranta. The brigade was the infantry centre of Eastern Finland: it trained soldiers to work in the roadless circumstances in North Karelia , Southern Savonia and Northern Savonia . The majority of conscripts were from that area. There were about 300 staff and career personnel. The last commander of the Brigade was Colonel Jari Kytölä . The brigade lineage goes back to 1941, when
24-583: A long-term project was undertaken which targeted this risk in North Karelia. The resulting improvement in public health is still considered remarkable, a model for the rest of the nation. North Karelia is also known as the most sociable region in Finland. The borders of remote North Karelia were formed gradually. Important border foundations were the Treaty of Stolbovo (1617) for the eastern border and
36-469: The 1700 Battle of Narva . The brigade flag consisted of a white cross, dividing the flag into red and black quarters. The cross is overlaid by the dueling arms and crown of the coat of arms of the Province of Karelia . Designed by Juhani Vepsäläinen [ fi ] , the flag was assigned to the brigade on 27 June 1991. The brigade insignia consisted of the two swords shown in the coat of arms of
48-610: The 2019 Finnish parliamentary election in North Karelia: The song "Pohjois-Karjala" ("North Karelia") by the Finnish pop rock band Leevi and the Leavings tells the story of an urban man who dreams of returning to his native region of North Karelia. It has become such a big hit in North Karelia that it is almost perceived as a regional song. Treaty of Stolbovo Too Many Requests If you report this error to
60-406: The Treaty of Teusina (1595) for the western border. The border was finally established in the Treaty of Nystad (1721), where North Karelia was separated from the "other Karelias" that remained on Russia 's side. Regional identity began to form gradually in the 18th century. In 1767, the häradshövding (judge) used the name Pohjois-Karjala (North Karelia). The residents also called themselves
72-641: The 10th Brigade was founded after the Winter War . The brigade formed the 10th Infantry Regiment (Finnish: Jalkaväkiprikaati 10 ) during the Continuation War . Renamed 3rd Infantry Regiment, the regiment formed a Jäger Battalion (Finnish: Jääkäripataljoona/Jalkaväkirykmentti 3 ) in 1948. The battalion was first renamed the 5th Jäger Battalion in 1952, and then Karelian Jäger Battalion (Finnish: Karjalan Jääkäripataljoona ) in 1957 before being renamed Pohjois-Karjalan Prikaati in 1990. The brigade
84-500: The Karelian Jägers ' ). The composer of the march is not known, with the melody going back at least to the 18th century. The lyrics of the march are by Elli Hallström [ fi ] , with the final arrangement by Arvo Kuikka [ fi ] . North Karelia North Karelia (or Northern Karelia , Finnish : Pohjois-Karjala ; Swedish : Norra Karelen ) is a region in eastern Finland . It borders
96-451: The Province of Karelia on top of a laurel wreath . A crown adorned the top of the insignia. Designed by Juhani Vepsäläinen, the insignia was made official on 29 May 1990. The brigade cross Piiluristi was confirmed on 24 April 1991. It was a red-and-black cross pattée overlaid by the dueling arms and crown of the coat of arms of the Province of Karelia. The brigade march was Karjalan Jääkärien Marssi ( lit. ' March of
108-488: The men of the province and drew up their own regulations in Finnish for the border guard , showing their separateness. Administratively, North Karelia belonged to different counties in the 18th century, but it had its own "North Karelia county". This self-administration set it apart from other regions. The separation was further strengthened when North Karelia was formed into its own province in 1960. North Karelia became its own region in 1994. Instead, North Karelia province
120-530: The regions of Kainuu , North Savo , South Savo and South Karelia , as well as Russia 's Republic of Karelia . It is the easternmost region of Finland and shares a 300 kilometres (190 mi) border with Russia. The city of Joensuu is the capital and the largest settlement of the region. North Karelia has successfully reduced chronic diseases through public health measures. In the 1960s Finland led industrialized nations in heart disease mortality rates; North Karelia had Finland's highest incidence. In 1972
132-508: Was abolished in 1997 and its functions were transferred to the Eastern Finland province . The coat of arms of North Karelia is composed of the arms of Karelia . The region of North Karelia consists of 13 municipalities , five of which have city status (marked in bold). Joensuu sub-region Central Karelia sub-region Pielinen Karelia sub-region Institutions of higher education in North Karelia include: Results of
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#1732783207508144-618: Was disbanded at the end of 2013 alongside five other Finnish Defence Forces units. The brigade kept the traditions of multiple prior units, including those of the Viipuri Regiment (Finnish: Viipurin Rykmentti ) and Infantry Regiment 9 (Finnish: Jalkaväkirykmentti 9 ). The oldest traditions traced back to Viipurin Lippukunta , founded in 1555 by Gustav I of Sweden . The brigade anniversary on 20 November commemorates
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