Kansainvälinen kehittämis- ja yhteistyöyhdistys Baltic Region ry
International Association for Development and Cooperation Baltic Region has been consistently active since 2006. The organization's activities are aimed at providing assistance to Russian-speaking residents of Turku in the areas of culture, education, and employment, with the goal of integrating them into Finnish society. The participants of the organization strive to help Russian-speaking residents of Turku establish their daily lives, strengthen social ties, and navigate all aspects of Finnish society.
Consultations related to living in the country are continuously provided.
Baltic Region Ry
Information in Russian is provided on the following topics:
KELA and Social Welfare in Finland
• KELA card
• Benefits from KELA (housing allowance, unemployment benefit, child allowance, educational allowance, pensions, etc.)
• Minimum subsistence level
• District offices and their functional responsibilities
• Position and rights of clients
• Benefits from KELA (housing allowance, unemployment benefit, child allowance, educational allowance, pensions, etc.)
• Minimum subsistence level
• District offices and their functional responsibilities
• Position and rights of clients
Employment Office (TE-toimisto)
• Client registration
• Client rights and responsibilities
• Services and rules of the employment office
• Client rights and responsibilities
• Services and rules of the employment office
Opportunities for Adult Education
• Educational institutions in Finland
• Diploma recognition
• Diploma recognition
Healthcare
• Services provided by the healthcare service
• District clinics
• Booking an appointment with a doctor
• District clinics
• Booking an appointment with a doctor
Housing
• Apartment search and application
• Drafting a rental agreement
• Drafting a rental agreement
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Finnish News YLE
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Russia deflects drones into Finland for 'gratifying effect', expert warns
09 June 2026A strategic analyst says inaction creates a dangerous precedent.
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Finland's expedited deportation, entry ban laws go into effect this week
09 June 2026"Smoother voluntary returns, more efficient forced returns and stronger national security" are among the government programme's key objectives, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) noted.
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Finland's defence committee supports allowing import of nuclear weapons in crisis situations
09 June 2026According to the committee, changing the law would strengthen Finland's security and the credibility of Nato's nuclear deterrent.
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€95 vs €156 — Inflation eroding Finland's child benefits
09 June 2026Had child benefits been indexed to inflation, the current 95-euro monthly payment for a first child would now exceed 150 euros.
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Police in Raseborg find bodies of adult, child in recreation area waters
09 June 2026The victims were reported missing at around 8pm on Monday, police said.
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