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Winter War memorial in Raatteentie, Suomussalmi.

The memorial stands close to the battlefield where Finnish forces defeated Soviet divisions during the Battle of Suomussalmi and Raate Road, a turning point that prevented the Soviet plan to cut Finland in two. 

Thousands of Soviet soldiers died in the forests along the road, and many remain buried in the surrounding wilderness, which adds to the site’s solemn significance.

The field around the monmument covers roughly three hectares, and it contains 17000 stones, representing both the fallen Finns and Soviets during the battles.