tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3002561664978211632024-03-18T14:46:52.443+00:00Estonia - Paradise of the NorthIlus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.
Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comBlogger1785125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-68400342141350705772024-03-18T14:46:00.001+00:002024-03-18T14:46:06.713+00:00Estonia is AWESOME! Exploring 150 years of Estonian History<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/ww4lhd6IQ9g?si=OztwuiHeUqhiJV83" width="480"></iframe></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-54780226546110848272024-03-16T16:28:00.005+00:002024-03-16T16:35:13.178+00:00Old Estonian photographs<p style="text-align: justify;">It's the weekend and a good time to browse through some old photographs. I enjoy looking at these old photos knowing my grandparents walked along these streets many years ago.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEFJkWOJonEHIny24lZpmFhrZ48bVLz57R5tL1QvC5ILLYf90KZnIC1wKhPhpN8feJ7jgVjkW4jo7shve_1x0CMknMynIhYYUkuWFNqD7VRQKYtuKsDFWGeyRe484IjpS-6My4BFPwyCT7CS6yADt-R9R8AuX1g8LDjskRD9xY_v6Dt1xrXOqWqoXvpKQ/s2048/431116873_1615458999265191_7633664354253459212_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1313" data-original-width="2048" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEFJkWOJonEHIny24lZpmFhrZ48bVLz57R5tL1QvC5ILLYf90KZnIC1wKhPhpN8feJ7jgVjkW4jo7shve_1x0CMknMynIhYYUkuWFNqD7VRQKYtuKsDFWGeyRe484IjpS-6My4BFPwyCT7CS6yADt-R9R8AuX1g8LDjskRD9xY_v6Dt1xrXOqWqoXvpKQ/w400-h256/431116873_1615458999265191_7633664354253459212_n.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is celebrated on this day to mark the birthday of poet Kristjan Jaak Peterson who was one of the first writers to write in the Estonian language. Peterson gathered his Estonian poems into two small books but never saw them published during his lifetime. In 1822 Kristjan Jaak Peterson died from tuberculosis at the tender age of 21.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Cannot the tongue of this land,<br /> In the wind of incantation,<br /> Rising up to the heavens,<br /> Seek eternity?<br /><br /> - Kristian Jaak Peterson<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9TaM4AERz8QqJ0lDZ0duQFzXn5eJfFZTN8pNuzs__69yhb_QbFaEpz3tJ6w1tkcVcLfthNLaTBs2JNbdyu_sVinKLay0zQGPxk6VFcHqp3y9oO8E2upUp4aJKQHmJmtpNjKk0yKgQqNhOngDxspaCI3gik39hDjfTRJXBsGlLj1fHxCbFgUxrt_oBbhc/s770/peterson_0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="770" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9TaM4AERz8QqJ0lDZ0duQFzXn5eJfFZTN8pNuzs__69yhb_QbFaEpz3tJ6w1tkcVcLfthNLaTBs2JNbdyu_sVinKLay0zQGPxk6VFcHqp3y9oO8E2upUp4aJKQHmJmtpNjKk0yKgQqNhOngDxspaCI3gik39hDjfTRJXBsGlLj1fHxCbFgUxrt_oBbhc/w400-h266/peterson_0.jpg" width="400" /> </a><br />Statue of Kristian Jaak Peterson on Toome Hill, Tartu. </div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-13528072073111760602024-03-10T06:30:00.000+00:002024-03-10T07:57:15.192+00:00Did Toompea look like this in the 17th century?<p style="text-align: justify;">Could Toompea have looked something like this during the 17th century, before it was burned down? The cathedral was said to have been one of the few buildings that remained. On social media there has been some scepticism regarding the accuracy of this depiction of Toompea, but I have to admit I rather like this image.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCK0xdsHymM0FKL8GTMxJtlZRo84Jc4hVR5clr6vP0A6Ru6X7KxBjdQvbWDeG0D1b-jZMw2SW2c8y6HIgk4S3uQ_Ue7ExMoZ-30gU4qiQa9mxdE5rF8gjofl5L5keLXlpYAES4pwJ6vVVtUdWt7In9C2t0dgbNbEq4CXVAMqxq3xnhFtYFcp6dtbvXUZ2u/s1792/Tallinn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1792" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCK0xdsHymM0FKL8GTMxJtlZRo84Jc4hVR5clr6vP0A6Ru6X7KxBjdQvbWDeG0D1b-jZMw2SW2c8y6HIgk4S3uQ_Ue7ExMoZ-30gU4qiQa9mxdE5rF8gjofl5L5keLXlpYAES4pwJ6vVVtUdWt7In9C2t0dgbNbEq4CXVAMqxq3xnhFtYFcp6dtbvXUZ2u/w498-h300/Tallinn.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br />Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-43618258027241891252024-03-09T11:23:00.004+00:002024-03-09T11:48:52.631+00:0080 years since the Soviet bombing of Talllinn<p style="text-align: justify;">On this day 80 years ago, the Soviet air force launched its large scale attack on Tallinn. In the March 9th bombings, Soviet saboteurs disabled Tallinn's water supply and over a thousand incendiary bombs were dropped on the city during the night. 1549 buildings were destroyed and 3350 were seriously damaged. According to official reports, 757 people died as a result of the bombings, 213 were severely injured, 446 people were lightly wounded and about 20,000 people were left homeless. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Today we commemorate the victims of this horrendous attack.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Z0aTufUQe6tL7Z52q0pWvXcipvAT377_RlHZrYgwd_zz63SlORnhPdrdzJbRAYvdyDGyn9Xb_Z70V3LRQ1PfGGIzThDimfmViaFD1BJka6zl0B_24M0-Zk_8Bwm_2X6IUXCTVm1FND5k9Zc83lL5HGAWD7xlXMxZoC3r2rXqSRG3DKi9fkwmZAxfaBE-/s2048/bomb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2048" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Z0aTufUQe6tL7Z52q0pWvXcipvAT377_RlHZrYgwd_zz63SlORnhPdrdzJbRAYvdyDGyn9Xb_Z70V3LRQ1PfGGIzThDimfmViaFD1BJka6zl0B_24M0-Zk_8Bwm_2X6IUXCTVm1FND5k9Zc83lL5HGAWD7xlXMxZoC3r2rXqSRG3DKi9fkwmZAxfaBE-/w400-h256/bomb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-47970433917965824162024-03-08T11:16:00.003+00:002024-03-08T11:16:29.067+00:00Happy International Women's Day!<p style="text-align: justify;">March 8 is International Women's Day. Today we acknowledge and give thanks to all the amazing women out there who've had a positive influence on our lives. Women contribute a lot to society, and sometimes their work within the home can be taken for granted and not always fully appreciated. Today, women around the world should take pride in themselves and indulge in a few treats. I will buy some colourful flowers, eat my favourite chocolates/dessert and light some candles in the evening. Feel-good stuff! (But I actaully do this most days!) Head Naistepäeva!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQKFDa17up0q8TwPO1P5T9wMJrXmmOvuncyKFfrrrUY5CnwREVOV3NPhlBcN_jbqSzJsorH9GJnxvAubzDO1CGX5XGN9mmlDq12r6n0IYqMFP7d8f_7TzuE38EUIkEoCAO7rewQbhTd83PucSYobD9OyVfSsaVG4_xhE67iJYtcLBqNt-aqB5I0HbhnQl/s940/429821999_734272518812421_5303320417035383678_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQKFDa17up0q8TwPO1P5T9wMJrXmmOvuncyKFfrrrUY5CnwREVOV3NPhlBcN_jbqSzJsorH9GJnxvAubzDO1CGX5XGN9mmlDq12r6n0IYqMFP7d8f_7TzuE38EUIkEoCAO7rewQbhTd83PucSYobD9OyVfSsaVG4_xhE67iJYtcLBqNt-aqB5I0HbhnQl/w400-h335/429821999_734272518812421_5303320417035383678_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-7181495730321129002024-03-05T09:44:00.004+00:002024-03-05T09:48:00.980+00:00'The Secrets of Longevity' a new Estonian health book now available in English<p style="text-align: justify;">Dr Priit Tammjarv from Tartu University Hospital and Peep Sooman have recently published a new health book that discusses the importance of good mental health, and how the lack of it, attracts illnesses and disease. “The Secrets of Longevity” concentrates on an extensive list of serious lifestyle diseases and the awareness to avoid them. The key to the secret of a healthier and a longer life is in creating a comprehensive mindset that includes a thought-through lifestyle, reducing risk behaviour and seeking a mental balance. The book is fluent, medically correct and gives the reader a great overview of every danger we may encounter in our lives, and how to skillfully avoid them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn2IiwtC0rO8WYDmKGGbUP3Fkh1l9-9ea0M-WGB_6ozVZ94viHNLWaEwNLe7XebjO5UWV9clIiolZj70wJzFMsnuXu0CMhTQepyAY-gkGWq7hrpMGNkNWMMqIp4e9cRuumB1bmtN77asfPulf0Ihr4gQzxr5Sw9ompxTisOuPDpt3bChCaO3Swsh3iUy5/s1499/61I6B2KO7OL._SL1499_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn2IiwtC0rO8WYDmKGGbUP3Fkh1l9-9ea0M-WGB_6ozVZ94viHNLWaEwNLe7XebjO5UWV9clIiolZj70wJzFMsnuXu0CMhTQepyAY-gkGWq7hrpMGNkNWMMqIp4e9cRuumB1bmtN77asfPulf0Ihr4gQzxr5Sw9ompxTisOuPDpt3bChCaO3Swsh3iUy5/w266-h400/61I6B2KO7OL._SL1499_.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p><i> The Secrets of Longevity</i> is now available for purchase on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Longevity-MD-Priit-Tammjarv/dp/9916422923/ref=rvi_d_sccl_1/146-6800794-6712550?pd_rd_w=l3nhh&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=GVSYK8554Q09HH9CWFN9&pd_rd_wg=XmqTQ&pd_rd_r=a1292f40-44de-49dd-af94-cad6f2601f39&pd_rd_i=9916422923&psc=1">Amazon</a><br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-42694136178565111062024-03-04T10:00:00.000+00:002024-03-04T10:00:18.177+00:00100 Photos of Estonia - ilus!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Oywql_JZQvc?si=ZdYi9JCUout3rdAL" width="480"></iframe></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-68787408958935328422024-03-03T15:30:00.001+00:002024-03-03T15:30:04.039+00:00Estonia now has 95 more islands but less coastline<p style="text-align: justify;">A newly completed map of Estonia shows there are 95 more islands than previously thought, but the country is now four square kilometers smaller. The Land Board maps Estonia's coastline every eight years and the
latest aerial images taken in 2020 revealed that the number of islands
in territorial waters has risen from 2,222 islands to 2,317.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5O_0pZCUlMfKHc18CjFrAkZ2EmfGISLTDxq6OYIbo6TJzltGp_ycrkbwBKIyHzsOjSRzhBtEnVVaakl3QszmViwO2FO0Yz03xX3Ppql4Ynm4zluiqM1hjjKkug4zWJU1Ed1cOUR_iQZDa6t5PYOFtc3DYihbZeYZmRMkpV9bHwLLjSSMdjUMIa-BhVRwj/s984/Unbenannt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="984" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5O_0pZCUlMfKHc18CjFrAkZ2EmfGISLTDxq6OYIbo6TJzltGp_ycrkbwBKIyHzsOjSRzhBtEnVVaakl3QszmViwO2FO0Yz03xX3Ppql4Ynm4zluiqM1hjjKkug4zWJU1Ed1cOUR_iQZDa6t5PYOFtc3DYihbZeYZmRMkpV9bHwLLjSSMdjUMIa-BhVRwj/w435-h272/Unbenannt.JPG" width="435" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new island mapped by the Estonian Land Board<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Estonian Land Board has stated that the
shoreline of the Baltic Sea is constantly changing. The shoreline is
affected by post-ice age land uplift, continuous coastal erosion and accretion
processes, which are particularly intense with storms. The new official figure of Estonia's landmass is 45,335 square kilometres instead of the previously calculated figure of 45,227.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The new islands have yet to be named.<br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-1087268679901225642024-03-01T19:29:00.003+00:002024-03-01T19:31:32.023+00:00Historical documentary - Pitka legend<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Johan Pitka was Estonia's first sea admiral. He was a man who stood with uncompromising confidence during pivotal events at the beginning of Estonian statehood; whether it was the formation of the Defence League, the armoured trains in the War of Independence or many other important events that required Pitka's own extraordinary courage. The life of one of the most exciting great figures in our history was as varied and outlandish as the man's character. "The Long Legend" brings to life the story of the first Estonian admiral, his era, struggles and dreams through staged scenes with renowned actors, animation and documentary footage. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5NNkumZ4Sw" width="539" youtube-src-id="b5NNkumZ4Sw"></iframe></div><br /></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-47255387759374472272024-02-29T16:00:00.000+00:002024-02-29T16:00:33.069+00:00Estonian genealogist Fred Puss reveals many famous people have Estonian roots<p style="text-align: justify;">Fred Puss, head of the Estonian Biographical Centre in Tartu was recently interviewed on the TV program <i>Ringvaade. </i>His discussed his research in which he found that politicans Boris Johnson, Ursula von der Leyen, Alexander Stubb and Franklin Delano Roosevelt all have Estonian ancestors. Many of Europe's Royal families also have links to Estonia. The bloodlines of Britain's King Charles III, along with those of King Frederik X of Denmark, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Harald V of Norway can all be traced back to Estonia.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSrQX4MaK14ifmqs6i_mDt0ebpzSyInv3CQun6qxWERLWg3R1hWYKIudJa6ZuKjuY8RN-I6sdnPNzu5by-YY4CwtuTPyVQ0YAbxHU3irLTeHINZ_1GlxZB3IX_gJlNvsoFW63Mwde9thjDtP22NU-d-XdySD-vxfZCnWR-ZKzulVNiQ5wPT53lDgK2ndz/s806/fred.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="806" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSrQX4MaK14ifmqs6i_mDt0ebpzSyInv3CQun6qxWERLWg3R1hWYKIudJa6ZuKjuY8RN-I6sdnPNzu5by-YY4CwtuTPyVQ0YAbxHU3irLTeHINZ_1GlxZB3IX_gJlNvsoFW63Mwde9thjDtP22NU-d-XdySD-vxfZCnWR-ZKzulVNiQ5wPT53lDgK2ndz/w400-h275/fred.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>To read more about this story, please click <a href="https://news.err.ee/1609267203/ringvaade-lengthy-list-of-royalty-and-politicians-who-have-roots-in-estonia">here.</a><br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-58810192411003638382024-02-27T19:14:00.006+00:002024-02-27T20:39:43.324+00:00Estonia defeats Lithuania for the first time ever in men's basketball<p style="text-align: justify;">Estonia made history in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers as they defeated Lithuania 65-59 to remain undefeated in Group H of the competition. Estonia had lost all eight previous match-ups against Lithuania, but the home game was spurred on by the local Tallinn crowd and victory was achieved.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The qualifiers will now take a break until November, when Estonia will
next face Poland in an away game. Eurobasket 2025 is to take place
August-September of next year. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAQGKHfwX3zs2BRJk8xI6JB4oXoKgaX1-rYugVOQKfPCoM7Hnra0Ejth9H3QZDGGjmRx3Pb8u4ptCNg0o6wXGGO590-pvTVHoPkjIjimwTBElXlsEL7fizS03afnwCelcafxu_Tp0KMDR7njfSM2q_z7yJF6HcgOZWwb6koHQVKecTkLjbx5Rzav8vEqT/s843/429847005_706619041674171_458365994320854308_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAQGKHfwX3zs2BRJk8xI6JB4oXoKgaX1-rYugVOQKfPCoM7Hnra0Ejth9H3QZDGGjmRx3Pb8u4ptCNg0o6wXGGO590-pvTVHoPkjIjimwTBElXlsEL7fizS03afnwCelcafxu_Tp0KMDR7njfSM2q_z7yJF6HcgOZWwb6koHQVKecTkLjbx5Rzav8vEqT/s320/429847005_706619041674171_458365994320854308_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-43951090090885796102024-02-26T19:42:00.002+00:002024-02-26T19:44:11.333+00:00There is no better colour combination than blue-black-white 'sinimustvalge'!<p style="text-align: justify;">It was great to see national pride in abundance on Independence Day. Our beloved blue black and white Estonian flag and other Estonian symbols could be seen everywhere, not only in the streets of Estonia and within people's home, but all over social media too. It was a joy to see all the different images people shared. Here are some of my favourites.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbg02ubBPpsAKvdqY50k7Y24YHgwVwT8LHBANvGFb2wKW0pH56EdyrrH8yj6WF4MSNY5rkiBldW_ApfNNfxo5scxfBVuzpi4fWd7f8zEg1wynOYlFbiUWC1i6ND_KkWtSWg4Uvygu-5RWHshSdjJec91xlLu4yVy9r1eQKfsUbCg1q0vzJSu7zbfp6Uf0q/s717/429849926_7930706083612604_3942084777509194816_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="717" data-original-width="717" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbg02ubBPpsAKvdqY50k7Y24YHgwVwT8LHBANvGFb2wKW0pH56EdyrrH8yj6WF4MSNY5rkiBldW_ApfNNfxo5scxfBVuzpi4fWd7f8zEg1wynOYlFbiUWC1i6ND_KkWtSWg4Uvygu-5RWHshSdjJec91xlLu4yVy9r1eQKfsUbCg1q0vzJSu7zbfp6Uf0q/w400-h400/429849926_7930706083612604_3942084777509194816_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHqUmNKtZB9KH23328SKtFKfI6IR0CKLMu-tWxDKc0phrauyxnWXEU0kN4ds9xciQs-LCrkyWDT1bioLfUFsLne73dDZLvCz7-zzawC8YM1ilVD_SvYzMoYN9pyaLrweqBeEOij7vv8W6k7zJxtvDWKpHGfWdQsLY2oVBNJ1psiR46lHErU-u1EYo3K4O/s822/429662446_10232522703270978_3342345825504782268_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p>Happy Independence Day my beloved Estonia! Palju õnne, armas Eesti!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqz43iB2hj1r_zvuIjisAXyB46x0pYPMFh5M6AVP8qGcKxSQbL6hPrC4V9HpJl0CKE5FZVTpbYL4eK3_hDUHZ9Lyxo8nPtztIvwY8emeo2TwYozdqMNsu21OI7oJLWhtXjjF5thJY5_xQuCzprIad-F2FSRo1T0v8kB77maN32EArHiqtUc1RO0N72AWq/s1095/Long%20live%20Estonia!.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1095" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqz43iB2hj1r_zvuIjisAXyB46x0pYPMFh5M6AVP8qGcKxSQbL6hPrC4V9HpJl0CKE5FZVTpbYL4eK3_hDUHZ9Lyxo8nPtztIvwY8emeo2TwYozdqMNsu21OI7oJLWhtXjjF5thJY5_xQuCzprIad-F2FSRo1T0v8kB77maN32EArHiqtUc1RO0N72AWq/w454-h341/Long%20live%20Estonia!.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><p></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-4059052065102542372024-02-23T19:32:00.001+00:002024-02-23T19:32:09.118+00:00Estonia - Inspiring and Beautiful Nature <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/7u4QoSJckEw?si=LHcbwVvzWJr9w7iW" width="480"></iframe></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-67226345370644593762024-02-23T09:19:00.002+00:002024-02-23T09:19:14.762+00:00Estonian Independence Day Quiz<p style="text-align: justify;">Tomorrow is Estonian Independence Day and to mark the occasion I have created this quiz. I have always enjoyed quiz games and learning new facts - I hope you like it!<br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c4-frPHeCzJT8KIp1XtBtYJqgDXv7shqxXG3BFeeb5OXKqparYCu_5VoKcgjustasysXdKrV2MJtSRpLGMDtCgwaZbj13B0av83RNrTwTDds3kq2WqrTZIA3KQaFH1G8MXdvNatzEgiaR-atB5l1omoDs_TAiXtNhvwKOvxXeVOV_5hc2g4kIyRDniFu/s1314/quiz2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1152" height="617" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c4-frPHeCzJT8KIp1XtBtYJqgDXv7shqxXG3BFeeb5OXKqparYCu_5VoKcgjustasysXdKrV2MJtSRpLGMDtCgwaZbj13B0av83RNrTwTDds3kq2WqrTZIA3KQaFH1G8MXdvNatzEgiaR-atB5l1omoDs_TAiXtNhvwKOvxXeVOV_5hc2g4kIyRDniFu/w541-h617/quiz2.png" width="541" /></a></div><br />Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-32305844676904344372024-02-21T15:50:00.017+00:002024-02-22T12:46:28.753+00:00February 24 marks the106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia <p style="text-align: justify;">On Saturday, Estonians around the world will celebrate the 106th birthday of the Republic of Estonia. In Estonia celebrations will be held across the country with a wide variety of events. In Tallinn Independence Day celebrations will begin with the official flag raising ceremony at Toompea in the Governor's Garden at 7:34am. A reading of the Estonian Declaration of Independence will also take place. At noon the military parade will start on Tallinn's Freedom Square. The military parade will be presided over by President Karis and commanded by General Martin Herem, Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnAV7Im2woxwAQK7xrkfw5VazmabDg1yUrqac9l-3R-T-FLV6_jVGae1fxalJ9XGA2zxZ0gtkI9iEuZI6U3KQb3LD_7J4FhnQUwj_639imx1dOlz4bbSDLX8Vz6NnBjr-sfWE7oGDQbpnCncJFKKmTWkvqACCJqFH-IFIU-Ge7IBmrom2BIBiUR8zM_BP/s1200/ESTONIA-INDEPENDENCE-DAY-1200x834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1200" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnAV7Im2woxwAQK7xrkfw5VazmabDg1yUrqac9l-3R-T-FLV6_jVGae1fxalJ9XGA2zxZ0gtkI9iEuZI6U3KQb3LD_7J4FhnQUwj_639imx1dOlz4bbSDLX8Vz6NnBjr-sfWE7oGDQbpnCncJFKKmTWkvqACCJqFH-IFIU-Ge7IBmrom2BIBiUR8zM_BP/w400-h278/ESTONIA-INDEPENDENCE-DAY-1200x834.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are going to be in Tallinn for Independence day and looking for some interesting things to do, here are some events to consider.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Vabamu Museum will open at 8am. In addition to their permanent exhibition "Freedom Without Borders," visitors can explore the temporary exhibition "Out from Behind the Stove! 150 Years of Estonian Women's Movement History." </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bank of Estonia Museum has a special Independence Day program. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Family Day starts at 11am at the Estonian History Museum in Maarjamäe Castle. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Independence Day concert at the House of the Blackheads will start ar 1pm. Tallinn Chamber Choir perform. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Women's choir "Kaja" and Estonian Men's Choir perform at Kaja Cultural Centre at 3pm. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">There will be an Independence Day rave at Kinomaja that will start at 11pm.<br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-32404882467260344682024-02-20T14:27:00.001+00:002024-02-20T14:27:21.802+00:00Beautiful sunrise in Tallinn<p style="text-align: justify;">The residents of Tallinn woke up to a beautiful pastel coloured sky yesterday. These photographs were taken just before sunrise at 7:48am. Tallinn is definitely one of the most photogenic places in the world!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm54xw_M-gOK2K6WPFRb2QzhjcspVdgGtoUm2Et306-pvKQKxYN5caS0NH5EAGCu0tNTvpeHu9EJReH2w21Wrms0ul7E3lW-xITobWchbANBGW4fmPDX0OEJ9xH0c5NLA-EzKcuG6TNANA5eiHZjj-sIE84sKWD85vcbsAWo4dORW0bGPv1zD5lMm8IYj/s2048/418985433_807449678080143_1883793058657575337_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsm54xw_M-gOK2K6WPFRb2QzhjcspVdgGtoUm2Et306-pvKQKxYN5caS0NH5EAGCu0tNTvpeHu9EJReH2w21Wrms0ul7E3lW-xITobWchbANBGW4fmPDX0OEJ9xH0c5NLA-EzKcuG6TNANA5eiHZjj-sIE84sKWD85vcbsAWo4dORW0bGPv1zD5lMm8IYj/w458-h344/418985433_807449678080143_1883793058657575337_n.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMydptEisLKYCl_2RnzI1Vdwoy2WTtgZyBarShZW6JoFvkKF6WlaV9MRpU3NTlqzngBGHuuyuNEDiiMnG3A-Br7zUaYZ_xjMT1T6vTVC3PqV5KYh9z_baxCRv2q3j5t_Om0PQ8yipBzPLd1QermCTNjIukxopofy238zfL96IIqTbqErXABhUcpuft8noS/s2048/417433227_807449664746811_7264217761519626860_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMydptEisLKYCl_2RnzI1Vdwoy2WTtgZyBarShZW6JoFvkKF6WlaV9MRpU3NTlqzngBGHuuyuNEDiiMnG3A-Br7zUaYZ_xjMT1T6vTVC3PqV5KYh9z_baxCRv2q3j5t_Om0PQ8yipBzPLd1QermCTNjIukxopofy238zfL96IIqTbqErXABhUcpuft8noS/w348-h400/417433227_807449664746811_7264217761519626860_n.jpg" width="348" /></a></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-1290062907757242672024-02-18T07:14:00.004+00:002024-02-18T07:14:47.786+00:005miinust and Puuluup to represent Estonia at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest <div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/eRSsD3wRrcs?si=Ldcp3Ol7j2QGK5Ac" width="480"></iframe></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-30635013824369466312024-02-17T10:08:00.005+00:002024-02-17T10:09:10.808+00:00A new Estonian grammar book "Eesti grammatika" has been published<p style="text-align: justify;">Estonian linguists have published a new improved Estonian language grammer book. The book <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">contains more than a thousand pages and is for people who already have some knowledge about the grammatical structure of the Estonian language. </span></span></span>The book brings together the different levels of the language in five main chapters. Pronunciation, word change, word formation as well as written and spoken language sentence teaching are covered. It also has a separate phonetics and phonology section (not present in other grammer books), which deals with the smallest units that distinguish meaning in the structure of the language.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvwKfzuLTUWgpijcDahwhPuRgq2qi1WWTNbnrFdvCjc9SnmgljpmIfRpORZbahhNSAaIQ00bs356AoP5ZPBsbttK5VRqvDjAd9Pn6_BwvrBsh_N3RJDYVkC_kYd2-fNWOL0gU_O29jhmMkVo9WmI_AN0uboApnQRZu4Uj_ccd3FCmSpMJ0dfE_vmgxcnK/s500/4936962410392936821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvwKfzuLTUWgpijcDahwhPuRgq2qi1WWTNbnrFdvCjc9SnmgljpmIfRpORZbahhNSAaIQ00bs356AoP5ZPBsbttK5VRqvDjAd9Pn6_BwvrBsh_N3RJDYVkC_kYd2-fNWOL0gU_O29jhmMkVo9WmI_AN0uboApnQRZu4Uj_ccd3FCmSpMJ0dfE_vmgxcnK/w400-h230/4936962410392936821.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>ERR News recently interviewed the linguists who created the book. You can watch it <a href="https://novaator.err.ee/1609253775/uus-eesti-grammatika-kasitleb-enam-kui-tuhandel-lehel-ka-haalduskusimusi">here.</a><br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-49075921929448173952024-02-16T06:32:00.002+00:002024-02-16T06:32:58.635+00:00Young Estonian writing competition: A letter to the deportee<p style="text-align: justify;">The Institute of Estonian Memory and Postimees newspaper invite young people aged 15-21 to participate in the writing competition "A Letter to the Deportee" dedicated to the March Deportation Memorial Day. Works will be accepted until March 11. The prize for the best is a history trip in the Baltics. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlF1n4VQG0iiXJFvSxelZjzAlpezAJw86IXr2dCIstlby9Idj2s4JEma16fLd9FUUjV7RKmuiwJd60m3vRdzt82dzsuftRaZfEPFTIstqIiVfkatFszHkmnKZ5tADeN4SlEmkFLodFIUhGpta4DzWqriylmnx23UQ4_7d_EnT7vbyxELBu5NJWfDM8TO-b/s1080/424608325_774245534738478_5102618425541347066_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="1080" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlF1n4VQG0iiXJFvSxelZjzAlpezAJw86IXr2dCIstlby9Idj2s4JEma16fLd9FUUjV7RKmuiwJd60m3vRdzt82dzsuftRaZfEPFTIstqIiVfkatFszHkmnKZ5tADeN4SlEmkFLodFIUhGpta4DzWqriylmnx23UQ4_7d_EnT7vbyxELBu5NJWfDM8TO-b/w400-h283/424608325_774245534738478_5102618425541347066_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The letter should be formatted as a personal appeal and no longer than 6000 characters (including spaces). It must be written in Estonian. The deadline for submission of works is 11.03.2024. Letters are to be sent to the e-mail address; konkurss@mnemosyne.ee.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Further information can be found <a href="https://mnemosyne.ee/noorte-kirjavoistlus-kiri-kuuditatule/?fbclid=IwAR1ueqLjxtlzdHQ8CBICcCl1KB1sO-ELv-zBKd1HC_RvwazsRHKPg48XYXc">here</a><br /></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-33946171463302499342024-02-14T16:10:00.004+00:002024-02-14T16:13:11.487+00:00The first Estonian crossword puzzle was published 99 years ago<p style="text-align: justify;">On the 9th of February 1925, the first Estonian language crossword puzzle was printed in the Esmaspäev newspaper. A prize of 3,000 marks was on offer to the first person who could solve it. Not all crossword prizes were monetary however, they also included books, trips, and clothes pins. Crossword puzzles remain popular to this day.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNPO6E12hZZXb3HWw2VP3zCAdZ_zDbGn6xmlIJobg-zK2sEHBDs6qCIcwFsrsOgntlZDZEXmGLKI4Tb6x_n_S6XL3IknLFkDPyWX73rVWSTvhSMDRthHs0rtH7zkFgsVtG6lK0xT-baJWUCl8FiSBR86mY1DL1KeCtFsiHKIEnTTwcnNzM0ojJ7R6Xtsy/s1697/cross.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1697" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNPO6E12hZZXb3HWw2VP3zCAdZ_zDbGn6xmlIJobg-zK2sEHBDs6qCIcwFsrsOgntlZDZEXmGLKI4Tb6x_n_S6XL3IknLFkDPyWX73rVWSTvhSMDRthHs0rtH7zkFgsVtG6lK0xT-baJWUCl8FiSBR86mY1DL1KeCtFsiHKIEnTTwcnNzM0ojJ7R6Xtsy/w400-h250/cross.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The world's first crossword puzzle was published on 21 December 1913 in the fun pages of the New York World Newspaper. It was invented by British journalist Arthur Wynne who emigrated to the United States in the late 1890's. </p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-31806473547672397252024-02-13T17:02:00.004+00:002024-02-13T17:08:26.495+00:00Estonian Valentine's Day e-cards<p style="text-align: justify;">It's Valentine's Day tomorrow and if you have forgotten to buy a card or want to give your loved one a little surprise when they open their inbox in the morning, perhaps send them an e-kaart. Pistik has lots of designs to choose from, you can find them <a href="https://www.pistik.net/ekaart/kaart/sobrapaev/pilt/2049">here.</a><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEc0IkIuZZbqkd4EsFEe71XsGvy-OS4rDTi20mPFk0yx9uM2iTeRJLslvKvgEqXcm0AoYtfz0iE-QoFpvDUIIohTG-InrUqZBJHRaFT8O8E3VR98-RjUs_gtXpRVw2olqUbEUj-0mAS-QWfYWFd6L1dFxfNDs3zKlVsUekJOl5xeolFamzBaGpn7i1fLe7/s1200/sobrapaev-2024-19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEc0IkIuZZbqkd4EsFEe71XsGvy-OS4rDTi20mPFk0yx9uM2iTeRJLslvKvgEqXcm0AoYtfz0iE-QoFpvDUIIohTG-InrUqZBJHRaFT8O8E3VR98-RjUs_gtXpRVw2olqUbEUj-0mAS-QWfYWFd6L1dFxfNDs3zKlVsUekJOl5xeolFamzBaGpn7i1fLe7/w400-h300/sobrapaev-2024-19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-14239957691409061062024-02-12T06:52:00.004+00:002024-02-13T06:59:28.826+00:00Today in History: Birth of Johan Laidoner<p style="text-align: justify;">On this day, 140 years ago, Johan Laidoner, the first Estonian Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces was born. He led Estonia to victory in the War of Independence 1918-1920. After the Soviet occupation in 1940, he was deported to Russia, where he died in prison. He will never be forgotten.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLxJYP2ucgrhDUiKyWSvFLNKFr2uMtxiBOivcMET9nNPo6adC1qySj_VRyrvaxPmEw8-9q9KLCcMFxP5ZX7yw-o4mn22ZpvQXXns-vHh7uD0oneAbNc6Mw4iuTQymGejQjd65-pX-0j8Q8hzjxMjGbJ1JqEQawKckI9nCXa-8mPrIDMq3beaF8z4tJJ7w/s2048/422084182_1602402600570831_3719199399698909786_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2048" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghLxJYP2ucgrhDUiKyWSvFLNKFr2uMtxiBOivcMET9nNPo6adC1qySj_VRyrvaxPmEw8-9q9KLCcMFxP5ZX7yw-o4mn22ZpvQXXns-vHh7uD0oneAbNc6Mw4iuTQymGejQjd65-pX-0j8Q8hzjxMjGbJ1JqEQawKckI9nCXa-8mPrIDMq3beaF8z4tJJ7w/w400-h263/422084182_1602402600570831_3719199399698909786_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFIBSH1hYIsFcj8eQsPgiiN5Wpr_ErqvLPCfivpoLBQ7h4LFs57d4Iss6eF-1NKIwA3riaE3YrMHT_-iQUznCZqqwGDBFdIZJ0gKRbXV9uPOpLt-eGwjzYqchJE124ZlTfn1E1wiFndnMUlpFtX5K9e8bjt7BUjSEyqcaYjB0d-g0P2I-nDfubVuz0YKQ/s1248/GGJceUSWAAAgUq9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFIBSH1hYIsFcj8eQsPgiiN5Wpr_ErqvLPCfivpoLBQ7h4LFs57d4Iss6eF-1NKIwA3riaE3YrMHT_-iQUznCZqqwGDBFdIZJ0gKRbXV9uPOpLt-eGwjzYqchJE124ZlTfn1E1wiFndnMUlpFtX5K9e8bjt7BUjSEyqcaYjB0d-g0P2I-nDfubVuz0YKQ/w256-h400/GGJceUSWAAAgUq9.jpg" width="256" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12th February 1884 - 13th March 1953 <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpnf_QJh-ay-00v4qWt4EnbwGpiSwRD5mU7Q2g-LNaLkvJUz-aDjul-GQxFTfeGWYoutWL1AEUWdUUTmGzm4mqiSUoBfQ810nphBUBONV8_4TDJIfp5eqlsARbrm-z93GHNRrEHJljfWPl6rWOw-yLXJN99iPC6coNeSShf4-gi0eN3nEcqYd-QCi1ZIT/s1600/424972323_1602403053904119_1886328524844473866_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpnf_QJh-ay-00v4qWt4EnbwGpiSwRD5mU7Q2g-LNaLkvJUz-aDjul-GQxFTfeGWYoutWL1AEUWdUUTmGzm4mqiSUoBfQ810nphBUBONV8_4TDJIfp5eqlsARbrm-z93GHNRrEHJljfWPl6rWOw-yLXJN99iPC6coNeSShf4-gi0eN3nEcqYd-QCi1ZIT/w400-h266/424972323_1602403053904119_1886328524844473866_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300256166497821163.post-18823561018886023922024-02-10T11:02:00.004+00:002024-02-10T11:04:22.078+00:00Estonian humour: The Estonian border should go all the way to the Great Wall of China<p style="text-align: justify;">There is an old Estonian saying 'Eesti Piir Käib Vastu Hiina Müüri'. It literally translates as 'Estonia's border goes against the Chinese wall' or in other words, the Estonian border should go all the way to the Great Wall of China. This was a patriotic song sung by Estonian soldiers during Soviet times. I can see how it was popular at the time.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l69KeXqjrJw" width="425" youtube-src-id="l69KeXqjrJw"></iframe> '</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There is another video of this song but the English translation is not as good as the one above. The images are much better however. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1CDfEcQ0-oA" width="423" youtube-src-id="1CDfEcQ0-oA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Tania Lestalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16003593661211397316noreply@blogger.com