Viljo Kajava

Kavaja's Tampereen runot ("Poems of Tampere 1918") has become a symbol of the pacifistic point of view of the Finnish Civil War. He died in Helsinki, and is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery there. Kajava studied at the University of Helsinki. He started as a writer in the mid-1930s. His production was very social and left -wing. He was a central member of the member's writer association Kiila. The Winter War between 1939 and 1940 was a major transformation for Kajava, and he moved from sociality to nature and impressionist lyrics in his production. During the Continuation War, Kajava served as a front correspondent in the TK company.

Viljo Kajava studied at University of Helsinki. The recorded working language is Finnish and Swedish. The field of work recorded is literary criticism, journalism and translation. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry and nature poetry. Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Tampere. Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Aleksis Kivi Award, Eino Leino Prize and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

• Name — Viljo Kajava • Born — 22 September 1909 • Birthplace — Tampere • Died — 2 February 1998 • Place of death — Helsinki • Resting Place — Hietaniemi Cemetery • Occupation — poet, journalist • Awards — Pro Finlandia

The authorities additionally record the heading Viljo Lennart Kajava. His recorded languages were Finnish and Swedish.