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Join us on this thrilling tour into an era of occupation, propaganda and revolution.
Tallinn's Soviet past is in many ways hidden in plain sight. It is visible, but hard to discern. We will pull back the curtains to see how communist era Tallinn (and Estonia as a while) functioned. We will explore an abandoned Soviet missile base, see the Song Festival Ground (birthplace of the Singing Revolution), see Soviet neighborhoods, visit a memorial to Estonian civilians and more.
What propaganda posters promise to people? What was the KGB doing in Tallinn? How was education reworked during the occupation? What role did Tallinn play in the 1980 Moscow Olympics? What was the Singing Revolution. These are but a few topics we will cover on this unique tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up the clients from a location agreed upon after booking is confirmed.
Itinerary
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1Memorial For Communism Victims Of Estonia
At this memorial we shall discuss the impact of Soviet occupation on the local population, including murders, deportation and people fleeing persecution.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
An often overlooked location, this marina hosted the sailing events of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. While also accommodating KGB agents and possibly western spies.
Admission ticket free -
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Near Viimsi, we shall take a closer look at a place known as S-75. An abandoned Soviet missile base and find out what was its purpose.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Tallinna Teletorn
A difficult to miss landmark, this tower played a crucial role in Estonia re-establishing independence in 1991 and saw a standoff between the Soviet military and Estonian civilians.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A iconic Soviet neighborhood built in the 1980s. This concrete suburb is not just important in terms of architecture, but played a massive role in Soviet era propaganda, education and relocation of populations.
Admission ticket free -
4Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
This is a sacred location to mane Estonians. The festival symbolized Estonian resistance during the Soviet occupation and paved the way for the Singing Revolution. Here we will discover the true importance of the revolution, that rocked the Soviet union from 1987 to 1991.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
An old seaplane hangar, this area was under Soviet military command throughout the Cold War
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Tallinna Linnahall
Vladimir Lenin's Palace of Culture and Sport constructed for the 1980 Moscow Olympics
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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This area is home to great examples of Soviet architecture, from Stalinist to the 1980s.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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