Ryssgraven has been a memorial in central Kalix since 1883. It marks the resting place of soldiers buried from the war of 1808–1809, which ended with Finland becoming part of Russia. A stone at the site bears the inscription: "Här dela samma bädd fiende och vän från Ryska kriget 1809. 1883 restes vården".
In 2009, which was 200 years since Finland was separated from Sweden, a government project highlighted the year 1809. Because of this, a Russian, Finnish, and Swedish delegation visited Ryssgraven in Kalix to lay a wreath.
In connection with this, a memorial plaque was also unveiled in the village of Månsbyn outside Kalix. This site marks where the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden was signed in 1809.
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Written by Nik Frost
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