Ilmari Kianto, also known as Ilmari Calamnius and Ilmari Iki-Kianto, was a Finnish author. He is best known for his books Punainen viiva and Ryysyrannan Jooseppi.
In his books, he describes people and living at Suomussalmi municipality in Kainuu region. Daily cruises to Turjanlinna estate, the former home of writer Ilmari Kianto in the beautiful sceneries of lake Kiantajärvi (during the summer season).
The main building has burnt down but the remaining buildings in Turjanlinna now function as a museum.
