<p>'A captivating story of courage, belief, and disillusionment under the persistent tyranny of Russian imperialism. Even after 90 years, Kirsti's story is a testament to the ongoing fight for Freedom.' - Ana Khizanishvili, Human Rights Lawyer<br>Under the Sickle and the Sledgehammer was originally published in 1942, as war still raged between Finland and the Soviet Union.<br>The author of this memoir, Kirsti Huurre (a pseudonym, since it wa...