In the autumn of 1944, as the Red Army closed in and renewed Soviet occupation became inevitable, around 80,000 Estonians fled aboard ships and small
Remembering Estonia’s Second World War refugees Read More
On 20 August 1991, Estonia declared formal independence during the Soviet military coup attempt in Moscow, reconstituting the pre-1940 state. In the evening of 20 August 1991, Estonian politicians
Estonia celebrates the restoration of independence Read More
Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (Midsummer Eve, 23 June) and jaanipäev (Midsummer Day, or St John’s Day, 24 June) are the most important holidays in the
Estonia’s jaanipäev: from pagan rituals to national identity Read More
On 14 June 1941, the Soviet Union deported more than 10,000 people from Estonia to Siberia, in one of the darkest chapters of the country’s
Soviet deportations in Estonia: the June 1941 tragedy Read More
On 4 June 1884, the Estonian Student Union adopted blue, black and white as the colours of their fraternity; the date is now celebrated as
Estonia marks Flag Day: a brief history Read More
On 25 March 1949, the Soviet regime deported 20,000 Estonian men, women, and children to Siberia; in just a few days, nearly three per cent
Estonia remembers the victims of Soviet deportations Read More
As Estonians across the globe unite on 24 February to celebrate Independence Day, it is the perfect moment to reflect on the nation’s remarkable journey
From crusades to comeback: Estonia’s road to independence Read More
Estonian World and its co-authors unveil 100 captivating insights that blend time-honored traditions with unexpected surprises, offering a fresh lens on the nation’s unique legacy.
A hundred interesting facts about Estonia Read More
On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, the victims of Nazi atrocities are also remembered in
Remembering the once vibrant Jewish community of Estonia Read More
Christmas remains the most important holiday in Estonia. For Estonians, it is a layered celebration, blending the traditional with the modern, and the secular with
Christmas traditions in Estonia Read More
