The Senate wanted to secure the Finnish autonomy with a treaty.

Despite the legal difficulties, during the period of Finnish autonomy (1809-1917) Russian Jews established themselves in Finland as tradesmen and craftsmen.

There were 25 films produced during the period of Finnish autonomy, Pohjanheimo produced 15 of these.

After the February Revolution in March 1917, the Russian Provisional Government repealed all of the restrictions imposed on Finnish autonomy from February 1899.

On the other hand, several Governor-Generals worked in a way that guaranteed the Finnish autonomy in face of the interests of ministers of the Imperial Court.

Mannerheim graduated in 1889, tenth in his class after falling from second place following a drunken argument about Finnish autonomy with a superior officer.

It also supported more regressive laws, however, such as on the question of Finnish autonomy and Russification, with a fear of the Empire breaking up being prevalent.

However, the relationship between the Grand Duchy and the Russian Empire soured when the Russian government made moves to restrict Finnish autonomy.

Failed Russian actions to terminate Finnish autonomy and cultural uniqueness (1899-1905 and 1908-1917) contributed greatly to both the anti-Russian feelings in Finland.

In 1947, Finland reluctantly declined Marshall aid in order to preserve good relations with the Soviets, ensuring Finnish autonomy.