Historical Maps of
Maps of Finno-Ugric Distribution
Maps of Finno-Ugric Settlements and Place-Names
This map (1), shows the approximate limits of ancient Finnish settlements between the Ural Mountains and Fenno-Scandia (Norway, Sweden, Finland). Finnic people that occupy the areas between these Republics, do not have their name-sake Republic. For example, there is no Vepsä, or Korelian autonomous area. Note the spaces between these Republics, an obvious attempt to keep them separated.
The Expansion of Slavs (2) (Slaavien leveneminen) into Finno-Ugric lands. The Merjas are displaced and absorbed by neighbouring Finno-Ugric groups, especially the Mari, who themselves travel Eastward from their ancient homeland in the area where the Oka flows into the Volga. (Mareja = Maris, Vepsäläisiä = Vepsä+people - related to the Eastern Karelians, -järvi = -lake eg. Valgetj. = Valgetjärvi)
The largest Map (3) is seemlessly split into four files, and covers Karelia/Eastern Karelia, the mythical land of Kalevala.
This (4) is based on Russian maps and are according to Zyrian I. Möššeg, not consistent with the native folklore, due to Russian mistakes and Russification. Jurla should be Jurva, Susva = Suzva, Velva = Völva etc. Corrections would be impossible as there is not enough information right now. Even in this form, however, the place names show a definite Perm-Komi influence. The place-names with -ma, -nga, and -ga endings are of old Finno-Ugric origin often predating the present Komi. Many are of Lapp or other ancient arctic Finno-Ugric origin. (Suomen Suvun Tiet, E. Kuussaari, 1935). The maps are very large and take a little while to load. Close all other open windows. Hit reload if stalled or go to alternate site. If you plan to print out the maps, turn off the geocities banner so that it will not be printed. Press F6 or F7 to bring up the banner.
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