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History of Tallinn Tourism in Soviet Union
  • See & Do
    • Tallinn. View over St Olaf’s Church
      Tallinn. View over St Olaf’s Church
    • The silhouette of Tallinn is dominated by tall Toompea (Dome Hill)
      The silhouette of Tallinn is dominated by tall Toompea (Dome Hill)
    • Narva Road
      Narva Road
  • Travel & Info
    • Tallinn. Train station
      Tallinn. Train station
    • Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre named after V. Kingissepp
      Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre named after V. Kingissepp
    • Tallinn. Arts House on Võidu Väljak
      Tallinn. Arts House on Võidu Väljak
  • Dine & Wine
    • The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
      The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
    • Café “Tallinn”
      Café “Tallinn”
    • Café Tuljak
      Café Tuljak
  • Stay
    • The Hotel “Tallinn” can accommodate 200.
      The Hotel “Tallinn” can accommodate 200.
    • The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
      The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
    • Some of Tallinn’s hotels
      Some of Tallinn’s hotels
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1960s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info November 1, 2018

Tallinn. Train station

“Tallinn. Train station.” – G. Kostenko, Tallinn postcard, Ministry of Communications…

1980s, Tallinn by Night Special, Tallinn Postcards Special September 16, 2018

Tallinn. Old Town white night

“Tallinn. Old Town white night.” – A. Volkova, Tallinn postcard, Ministry…

Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, Stay, year unknown August 26, 2018

The Hotel “Tallinn” can accommodate 200.

  “Its single and double rooms are furnished in the convenient…

Dine & Wine, Stay, year unknown August 26, 2018

The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small

  “The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a…

1960s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info August 26, 2018

Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre named after V. Kingissepp

“Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre named after V. Kingissepp.” – R….

1980s, Stay August 15, 2018

Some of Tallinn’s hotels

  “Some of Tallinn’s hotels: the Sport, the Kungla and Olümpia.”…

1980s, Tallinn Suburbs Special June 6, 2018

With new residential districts Mustamäe, Õismäe and Lasnamäe, today Tallinn is a big city with 478 000 inhabitants

  “With new residential districts Mustamäe, Õismäe and Lasnamäe, today Tallinn…

Dine & Wine, Tallinn by Night Special, year unknown May 3, 2018

Café “Tallinn”

  “Cafe “Tallinn” is one of the most original places in…

1960s, Black and White Special, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info April 15, 2018

Tallinn. Arts House on Võidu Väljak

  “Tallinn. Arts House on Võidu Väljak.” – E. Fridrichson, Tallinn…

1980s, Travel & Info March 7, 2018

The new airport serves over one million passengers per year

  “The new airport serves over one million passengers per year.”…

1980s, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, Uncategorized January 5, 2018

New and modern interior and exterior at the “Turist” shop

  “New and modern interior and exterior at the “Turist” shop.”…

1960s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info January 5, 2018

Tallinn. The House of Scientists

  “Tallinn. The House of Scientist.” – Tallinn postcard, Tr. “Oktoober”,…

1980s, Olympic Games, Stay, Tallinn Postcards Special December 2, 2017

Tallinn. Hotell Sport

  “Tallinn. Hotell Sport.” – Tallinn postcard, Eesti NSV, Tallinn, 1983

1960s, Black and White Special, Dine & Wine, Tallinn Postcards Special December 2, 2017

Café Tuljak

  “Café Tuljak” – A. Mõtuste, Tallinn postcard, Kirjastus “Kunst”, Tallinn,…

1990s, Hotel Viru Special, Stay November 21, 2017

The Hotel is situated in the centre of Tallinn, Viru Square

  “Tallinn has a shortage of quality hotels. In addition to…

1990s, Stay November 21, 2017

This 28-storey A category hotel was built in 1980

  “Tallinn has a shortage of quality hotels. In addition to…

1970s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info November 5, 2017

A view of Tallinn

  “A view of Tallinn.” – G. German, Tallinn postcard, Eesti Raamat, Tallinn,…

1970s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info November 5, 2017

Victory Square in Tallinn

  “Victory Square in Tallinn.” – J. Külmet, Tallinn postcard, The…

1970s, Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Special October 3, 2017

Tallinn is a city of singing festivals

  “Tallinn is a city of singing festivals.” – I. Kallion, Kodulinn…

1970s, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, Travel & Info September 28, 2017

Building of the Sewing Factory named after V. Klementi, erected in 1973

  “Building of the Sewing Factory named after V. Klementi, erected…

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1960s, Black and White Special, See & Do, Travel & Info September 24, 2017

Tallinn. View over St Olaf’s Church

  “Tallinn. View over St Olaf’s Church.” – E. Fridrihsons, Tallinn postcard, Printing…

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1970s, Stay, Tallinn Postcards Special September 7, 2017

Hotell Tallinn

  “Hotell Tallinn.” – S. Saar, Tallinn postcard, Eesti NSV, Estonian…

1970s, Dine & Wine, Hotel Viru Special September 4, 2017

Triumph of Love

  “The cowboy Billy gallops on his horse through the American…

1970s, Black and White Special, Dine & Wine, Travel & Info August 6, 2017

Café “Kadriorg” (1971, V. Herkel, H. Piiber)

  “Café “Kadriorg” (1971, V. Herkel, H. Piiber).” – E. Raiküla,…

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About The Tallinn Collector

The Tallinn Collector introduce you to the history of Tallinn tourism during the Soviet Union through pictures and texts. The material you find on this blog all comes from authentic Tallinn tourist guides produced and released between 1935 to 1991. From early independence, to the establishment of The Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1940s and back to the Estonian independence in 1991 when USSR collapsed.

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