"Suomen rahvaan olo Pietarissa: to'ellinen tapaus" is a book that tells about the life of the Finnish people in St. Petersburg in the 19th century. Author Tuomas Freeman expands our understanding of the cultural, social and political aspects that influenced the life of the Finnish community in this city. The book helps to better understand the importance of ethnic identity and interaction between different cultures in the early history of modern Finland. Suomen rahvaan olo Pietarissa: to'ellinen tapaus is an important book for those interested in the history of Scandinavia and the development of Finnish national identity.