Savonian people

Savonians (Finnish: Savolaiset; Savonian: Savolaaset, Savolaeset), or Savo Finns,^[1] are a Finnish tribe who live in the areas of the historical province of Savonia.

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Savonians
Regions with significant populations
Coat of arms of the historical province of Savonia
North and South Savo
Languages
Finnish (Savonian dialects)
Religion
Lutheranism
Related ethnic groups
Other regional subgroups

History

Thumb — The areas where the Savonian dialects are spoken

Savonians are descendants of Tavastian and Karelian peasants who, during the Middle Ages, had settled in the areas that would later become known as Savonia in order to find new lands suitable for slash-and-burn agriculture.^[2] During 16th and 17th centuries, many Savonians emigrated to Eastern Norway and Central Sweden were they became known as the Forest Finns. In the 17th century, there was also a migration to Swedish Ingria (now part of Russia), where they became known as Savakot and collectively known as the Ingrian Finns together with the Äyrämöiset (Finnish Karelians).

Description and stereotypes

The stereotypical Savonian is talkative, easy-going,^[3] jolly and humorous, occasionally even to an offensive degree. Traditionally, the Savonians have often been considered to be "sneaky" and "mendacious." However, recent research has shown that this infamy is largely due to misunderstandings caused by the traditional Savonian social indirectness.^[4]

Savonians and Karelians were the first people in Finland to use surnames, beginning during the Middle Ages. These surnames are known for containing the "nen" diminutive.

History

Description and stereotypes

Notable Savonians

References

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