Lastensiirrot 1939-1945 / Evacuation of children © Artist Elielinaukio 2, Helsinki Memorial plate to the evacuation of children 1939-1945. THE EVACUATION OF CHILDREN 1939-1945 THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN LEFT FOR REFUGE FROM THIS SPOT TO OTHER NORDIC COUNTRIES DURING THE WAR YEARS OF 1939-1945 HELSINGIN SEUDUN SOTALAPSET RY (a children support group from the district of Helsinki The children received refuge with families in Nordic countries. Read more.. At map