Modern version of Kalevala, Hiedanranta Graffiti, Tampere

The Kalevala is considered the national epic of Finland. It was compiled and edited by Elias Lönnrot while he was a district health officer in eastern Finland, at that time under the governance of Russia.
The Kalevala has been translated into about 48 languages and has been an important cultural inspiration for the Finnish people for many years.