"40 Kuukautta Neuvostvo-Venäylla" is a moving and detailed journey into the past of the Soviet era through the prism of the personal experience of the author Heikki Välisalmi. During his fortieth journey in modern-day Neuvostö-Venäylä, Välisalmi reveals to us the unique memories and experiences of his grandfather, who was born in 1879 and lived in a difficult period of the history of the Soviet Union. Emphasizing the emotional and social aspects of the life of a persecuted national minority, the author successfully manages to assimilate the special spirit and atmosphere of that time. "40 kuukautta of Neuvosto-Venäylla" is not only a book about the past, it also inspires readers to think about their own roots and the history of their people.