The central topics of Jalkanen’s YouTube and Instagram channels include living in the countryside, renovations and pets.
The board of Suomen Kylät ry made the selection of the rural face. Suomen Kylät awarded meritorious local actors at the 25th anniversary celebration held in Lappeenranta on Saturday.
Jalkanen and his family moved to Etelä-Savo three years ago in the summer of 2019.
Jalkanen, who moved from the hustle and bustle of Espoo to Mäntyharju, is an entrepreneur who works as a social media content producer and influencer.
The main topics of Jalkanen’s YouTube and Instagram channels are living in the countryside, pets and renovation projects.
– I am really grateful for the title Rural Face. Three years ago, my family and I made a big life change when we moved from the city to the country. I am also a little confused about the title, says Jalkanen.
According to Jalkanen, the family has many dreams, but now the aim is to live one day at a time and not plan too much for the future.
– It has been a pleasure to produce content about our life change for social media and thereby bring inspiration to people, for example, regarding moving to the country, animal welfare, environmental issues and summer camping.
Jalkanen and his wife have founded an animal welfare center in Mäntyharjuu, where they take care of animals and give them a home even for the rest of their lives.
Suomen Kylät ry awards the title of Countryside Face to a person who, in an exemplary manner, has brought the countryside to public attention. The rural face is hoped to depict a country dweller or a person moving to the country in the 2020s.
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