Independence struggle in this non-nation polity received support from a volunteer regiment of German soldiers known as the Jagar Battalion.
Independence struggle in this non-nation polity received support from a volunteer regiment of German soldiers known as the Jagar Battalion. This polity was formed following the signing of the Treaty of Hamina, and in the late 19th century its political activity consisted mostly of a struggle between the Compliers and the Constitutionalists. From 1898 until 1904, this polity's governor-general was Nikolay Bobrikov, who effected the disbanding of its army and forced its Senate to speak Russian. Created in 1809 by Alexander I, who convened its Porvoo Diet, this polity's government would later be reconvened by Alexander II, who provided for its annual meetings, and this polity finally became an independent nation in 1917 following recognition by Lenin. For ten points, identify this 19th century satellite polity of the Russian Empire, which later became a Scandinavian nation with capital at Helsinki.
Independence struggle in this non-nation polity received support from a volunteer regiment of German soldiers known as the Jagar Battalion.
{Grand Duchy} of {Finland} (prompt on partial answer)