Kurat – an Estonian language lesson
When non-Estonian friends and acquaintances ask me to teach them essential Estonian words, I typically start the lesson with either “õlu” or “kurat”. The former […]
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Estonians in the USA
An Estonian in Hollywood: interview with a cameraman Alar Kivilo
Alar Kivilo has been dubbed in Estonia as “our main man in Hollywood”. Renowned cameraman Kivilo is active both in television as well as motion
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Global Estonians: Jana Kolukanova — Through life in the swim lane
The Estonian House in Los Angeles, California, regularly hosts events where people can learn more about the members of this small Estonian community. One of
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Margus will Hunt you down
You know you have it made once Chuck Norris style jokes begin to circulate: “Margus Hunt isn’t sleeping, he is waiting.”Or, “How many sit-ups can Margus Hunt
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What’s in a name?
Estonian proper names pronounced true to form, but spoken in an English speaking setting, can lead to confusion, embarrassment, and on occasion, comedy. Take for
“Make babies and keep your heads up high” – an interview with 100-year-old New Yorker Juta Kurman
Juta Kurman is a well-known member of the Estonian community in the American northeast. She has been active in many global and U.S.-based Estonian organisations.
Musings of an American with Estonian roots
Andres Simonson, an Estonian American, writes about the reactions he gets when he talks about Estonia in the United States. “So, you’re from Boston?” Over
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Global Estonians: Piret Saagpakk (San Francisco, USA)
Hi Piret, what made you to leave Estonia? The main reason for my departure was to explore the world and find out what life has
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Artist of the week: underground musician Maria Minerva (video)
Maria Minerva aka Maria Juur is an Estonian underground musician, based in London, and currently touring the US. She is releasing music on the prominent and prolific Los Angeles
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Global Estonians: artist Elina Suvi (Texas/US)
Hi Elina, where are you based and how long have you been there? I’ve been living in the Dallas suburbs in Texas for almost three
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