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Möhkö in the war
Möhkö in the war
Möhköntie 209, 82980 Möhkö
Event location
Möhkö Ironworks / Möhkö
The Second World War ravaged the village of Möhkö. The fateful day of Möhkö came during the Winter War on 7.12.1939 when the Soviet division occupied the village. Thus began the occupation phase, which lasted till the time of peace in March of 1940. As a result of the war, Ilomantsi lost around one third of its land area.
At the end phase of the Continuation War in 1944, battles which took place in the Möhkö region had significant impact on the outcome of the war.
Möhkö in the war - exhibition showcases the various stages of the Winter and Continuation Wars in the region of Möhkö, the fate of the evacuees and post-war reconstruction and shortages. The Möhkö in the war - exhibition is located in Pytinki, the main building of the ironworks.
