Retired to a tiny island in an archipelago between Finland and Sweden, Leo Gastgivar awoke early one morning to visit the outhouse in his bathrobe, only to notice two black speedboats packed with Finnish commandos in camouflage fatigues waiting in the bay near his front door.
New York Times: On a tiny Finnish island, a helipad, 9 piers — and the Russian military?
(FILE) A picture taken in October 2003 shows a Russian pathfinder digging at the grave site in Kaluga region. The remains of nearly 36 Russian soldiers who fought in World War II, along with their boots, wool socks, cigarette lighters and military decorations, were discovered not far from the town of Kaluga. Russians will celebrate Victory Day 09 May 2004.
