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What was the result of Vainio's Finnish nationalism and desire to promote the use of the Finnish language in academia?

He was awarded a medal
He was given a higher position
He never obtained a permanent position in the University of Helsinki
He was praised by his colleagues

Answer

Vainio's ardent Finnish nationalism and advocacy for incorporating the Finnish language into academia yielded limited success during his lifetime. Despite his scholarly contributions and efforts, he faced persistent challenges in securing a permanent position at the University of Helsinki, underscoring the prevalent difficulties encountered by Finnish-speaking academics during that era.