Author: Artem - Russia

Artem Filatov is a freelance correspondent based in St. Petersburg, Russia. He knows Finland well and has visited the country several times before. “For me Finland is the most interesting Nordic country with great examples of design, innovations and an eco-friendly way of life. It has clean lakes, unique landscapes and modern education – very inspiring.”

Finland, Russia and Ukraine: experience of crisis-solving

My interview day was the most awaited part of the whole FCP programme. You may be surprised because while some of the FCP participants interviewed energetic business leaders from, for example, Kone and Nokia, I had meetings with very punctual and reserved people from the Finnish Government. ...  (continue reading)

Opening up to the world

Why do I participate in thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme? Can anything surprise me in Finland as I live just two hours from its border, in Pietari (= St. Petersburg)?

I’ve interviewed the previous President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen and visited Slush, ...  (continue reading)