Ruukku

Ruukku was a Finnish-language Christian magazine founded in 1998 by young adults who were associated with the esikoislestadiolaiset (Firstborn Laestadian) revival movement but who held views more liberal than the movement's official line. The publication did not have a recognized status within the esikoislestadiolaiset movement; it was an independent editorial venture rather than an official organ of the group. Its stated purpose was to serve as an open discussion channel for Christian faith and closely related topics, and to report on various events and phenomena. The magazine was published in print and also maintained an online presence called Nettiruukku, which was established in the summer of 2000. Nettiruukku served subscribers of Ruukku and other visitors, offering features such as online discussion and the ability to subscribe to the print magazine. The editorial team, including Nettiruukku, consisted of roughly 20 volunteers who were publishing professionals and enthusiasts working in writing, photography, illustration, layout, web design, production, marketing, and other publication-production roles. In its early years Ruukku was published by Kunnon Seura ry; later it was published by Fonticulus ry, which was founded in 2001. Both the paper magazine and its online version have since ceased publication. The brand is therefore defunct, though it remains documented in Finnish Wikipedia and Wikidata.

Ruukku was founded in 1998 by young adults who were part of or close to the esikoislestadiolaiset (Firstborn Laestadian) movement but who took a more liberal stance than the movement's official position. The magazine was not an official publication of the movement and had no recognized status within it. Its purpose was to provide an open forum for discussion of Christian faith and related matters, and to inform readers about events and phenomena. In the summer of 2000 the magazine launched its website, Nettiruukku, which served subscribers and other visitors. The site allowed users to take part in online discussion and to subscribe to the print magazine. The editorial operation, including Nettiruukku, was run by about 20 volunteers who worked as publishing professionals and hobbyists in writing, photography, illustration, layout, web design, production, marketing, and other publication tasks. In its early years the magazine was published by Kunnon Seura ry. From 2001 it was published by Fonticulus ry, which was established in that year. At some point after these developments, both the paper magazine and its online version ceased publication. The exact dates of cessation are not given in the available source. The brand is now defunct.

• 2001

  Fonticulus ry founded; it becomes the publisher of Ruukku.

• 2000

  Nettiruukku website established in the summer.

• 1998

  Ruukku magazine founded by liberal-minded young adults associated with the esikoislestadiolaiset movement.

• Paper magazine and online version cease publication (date not specified in source).

An independent, open Christian discussion magazine associated with but not officially recognized by the esikoislestadiolaiset movement.

• Ruukku print magazine

  A Finnish-language Christian magazine published from 1998, initially by Kunnon Seura ry and later by Fonticulus ry.

• Nettiruukku

  The magazine's website, established in summer 2000, offering online discussion and subscription services.

1. 1Ruukku (lehti) – Wikipedia (Finnish)fi.wikipedia.org
2. 2Ruukku – Wikidatawikidata.org