Did people from Finland participate in Viking expeditions?

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Historical evidence indicates that the people of Finland did not participate in Viking expeditions during the Viking Age (8th–11th century CE).12

Instead of engaging in these maritime raids, the inhabitants of the region served primarily as suppliers of furs, as Finland was situated along the northern boundary of established trade routes to Russia. Rather than being active participants in Viking expansion, the area experienced significant unrest toward the end of the Viking Age, during which it became a target for raids by Swedish and Danish forces.12