Stories about Estonia from May, 2007
Estonia: The Emperor's Menu
Nami-Nami examines the menu of the Emperor of Japan during his recent visit to Estonia: “The only ‘outsider’ is the snow crab, which was caught in Kamtchatka.”
FSU: Interview With Edward Lucas
Peteris Cedrins of Marginalia interviews Edward Lucas, the Central and East European correspondent of The Economist – and a blogger.
Russia, Estonia: Bronze Soldier Rumor
Vilhelm Konnander reports a rumor, which, if true, helps to understand what could actually have been behind the whole Bronze Soldier scandal.
Estonia: Part of Nordic Community
Itching for Eestimaa writes about Estonia's relations with its Nordic neighbors: “Estonia is too small and too far for serious investment when dollars and pounds can flow into larger, closer...
Estonia, Russia: More on Cyber War
Edward Lucas writes on “cybersecurity,” and Urmo, in the comments section, gives an update on the Estonian-Russian “information war.”
Estonia: Demography and Ethnicity
Itching for Eestimaa writes about Estonia's demography and interethnic relationships: “Still, the reality for Estonia is, no matter what historical spin you put on it, there will be a large...
Estonia, Israel: Peres’ Visit and the First Synagogue
Eternal Remont posts a note on the opening of Estonia's first synagogue since WWII. A Step At A Time follows Shimon Peres’ visit to Estonia – here and here.
Estonia: 1994 Ferry Catastrophe
Vilhelm Konnander writes that the 1994 Estonia ferry catastrophe, which took 852 lives, may have been caused by an explosion.
Russia: Anti-Estonian Rallies
“Estonian Ambassador dressed as an SS guard” graffiti and other observations from the anti-Estonian rallies in Moscow – by Laura Citron of TOL's The nEUrosis.
Russia, EU: On the Eve of Samara Summit
Time to study Russian, again, writes Jonathan Newton of Tales from the European Underbelly: “I would have had much use for such skills today, as I seem to be surrounded...
Russia, Estonia: Cyber-Attack
“Estonia has faced down Russian rioters. But its websites are still under attack,” the Economist‘s Edward Lucas reports.
Belarus: Response to the Events in Tallinn
TOL's Belarus comments on the regional blogosphere's response to the events in Tallinn and posts translations of a few entries.
Estonia: Victims of Soviet Regime
Itching for Eestimaa writes about the Estonian political leaders who fell victim to the Soviet regime.
Latvia: May 9
All About Latvia writes about the meaning of May 9 for Latvia.
Latvia: Falsification of History
Peteris Cedrins of Marginalia writes: “On 8 May, I always read Peteris Ermanis’ poem about the rejoicing when the War ended — driven into exile (like my parents — my...
Latvia: Interview with Peters Janis Vecrumba
Marginalia interviews Peters Janis Vecrumba, the founder and maintainer of latvians.com – “one of the oldest, biggest, and best Latvian-related sites on the Web.”
Latvia: May 9
All About Latvia writes on what May 9 will be like in Latvia and how this differs from Estonia.
Estonia: May 9 Rally
Itching for Eestimaa writes on how Estonian authorities should react to the rally that is likely to take place on May 9 in Tallinn: “To let them wear red, of...
Russia: “Motives & Misperceptions”
Vilhelm Konnander posts a lengthy comment on the West's bewilderment with Russia's motives and actions.
Estonia: On Food (and Peace)
The buzz surrounding Tallinn's Bronze Soldier is slowly subsiding, so here is a completely amicable entry on food and peace, written in Russian on May 3 by Tallinn-based LJ user orang-m.
Estonia: ” A Big Little Country”
Itching for Eestimaa writes about a recent car trip north of Tartu: “So often I hear people talk about Estonia as if it were only Tallinn. But nothing could be...
