Friday 2 February 2024

This day in History: The anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty

104 years ago today the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed. This ended the Estonian War of Freedom and saw Soviet Russia officially recognise the independence of the Republic of Estonia. 

Estonia's peace treaty with Russia was the first international act that mentioned the right of peoples to decide their own destiny. Elagu Eesti!

The Tartu Peace Treaty was signed on the 2nd of February 1920.

 
May God watch over you,
my beloved country!
May he be your protector
and let me bless you abundantly,
with whatever you do,
my dear country!