Events tagged with "order of lenin"

Historical Events tagged with "order of lenin"

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Politics & Government

Paasikivi Receives Order of Lenin from Soviet Union

September 18th, 1954 70 years ago

J. K. Paasikivi, the Finnish president, was awarded the Order of Lenin, the highest honor of the Soviet Union, recognizing his role in promoting Finnish-Soviet relations. The ceremony was held in Moscow, attended by both Finnish and Soviet officials. This honored acknowledgment stemmed from Finland's neutral stance and diplomatic engagement with the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.