The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas: Kalle Kaihari’s Life

The son of a working-class family and a Red Guard member, Kalle Kaihari (1899–1989) became a major influencer in many areas of life. Kaihari made his career as a successful merchant in Tampere. Nationally, he was known as a versatile sportsman and one of President Urho Kekkonen’s closest friends.

Kaihari contributed in many ways to his hometown, and his influence can still be seen in Tampere. The exhitibion Kalle Kaihari’s Life tells the story of the legendary businessman’s dramatic and colourful life and the growth and development of Tampere.

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