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What position was Vainio obliged to accept, leading to his ostracism by the Finnish scientific community?

Role with the Russian censorship authority
Job with the Swedish education system
Work as a botanist for the German government
Position as a curator for the British Museum

Answer

Role with the Russian censorship authority, a position Vainio reluctantly accepted due to financial difficulties. This affiliation drew widespread condemnation and ostracism from the Finnish scientific community, effectively isolating him and damaging his reputation.