Hullu vuosi 1991 - Season 1

First aired: 8/16/2021 4 episodes

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Episodes

1. The Fall of the Soviet Union

Aired: 8/16/2021

Finland's eastern neighbor the Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991 as a result of dramatic events. Finland's prime minister at the time, Esko Aho, tells how Finland reacted when the communist superpower collapsed after a failed coup attempt. Documentary.

2. Where Russia

Aired: 8/23/2021

30 years ago, Finland's eastern neighbor was changed as a result of dramatic events from the Soviet Union to Russia. What kind of neighbor does Finland, which has joined the EU, have now? The discussion is chaired by Tapio Nurminen.

3. The Economy Collapses

Aired: 8/30/2021

In 1991, Finland's economy collapsed and the country drifted into a historic recession. What happened? Esko Aho, who was then prime minister, talks together with other contemporaries about the desperate attempts to slow down the fall. Documentary.

4. The direction of the economy

Aired: 9/6/2021

In 1991, the economy of Finland which had lived beyond its means collapsed. One of the most severe recessions in the country's history began. What does the situation picture of Finland's economy look like today? Is there the same blindness in the air as in 1991? The discussion is chaired by Tapio Nurminen.