Anarchists and Revolution in Finland 1917-1918

Finnish historical science traditionally considers anarchism in the context of active resistance to Russification policy in Finland. All those who individually or as a part of fighting group participated in preparation or implementation of armed resistance to policy of Russia in Finland, are considered activists. Working activism existed mainly in social-democratic circles. The leadership of the Social democratic party not only did not participate in terrorist acts, but denied the tactics of violence in principle. Anarchism in Finland arose under the influence of Russia, developing mainly in Finnish emigrant circles until 1909. The February revolution in 1917 in Russia provoked the growth of social protest movements in Finland. The anarchists united around Jean Boldt receiving the support of Russian revolutionary soldiers and sailors. In the civil war in Finland, they supported the Reds, while Russian anarchists were opponents of Finnish independence, considering such a step counter-revolutionary.