Sports events
“Cycling, gymnastics and motor-cycle and car races are only a…
See & Do
Tallinn’s attractions, events, shopping, activities and excursions back in the Soviet Tallinn.
Souvenirs
“A souvenir shop and Tallinn souvenirs.” – T. Tomberg, Tallinn A…
Vana Turg
“View of Vana Turg (Old Market Sreet) and a dwelling-house…
View of the fortification towers from Stalingrad Square
“From Stalingrad Square (formerly Tornide – “Towers” – Square) opens…
The restoration of ancient monument in progess. The Niguliste Church, which suffered greatly during the War
“The Estonian Council of Ministers and the Executive Committee of…
A bird’s-eye view of the city
“It may happen that in Tallinn, Järvevanna, a grey-haired old…
The commerce in the Estonian SSR
“The commerce in the Estonian SSR is divided into state,…
The opening of the 1980 Olympic Sailing Regatta
“In 1980 Tallinn was the scene of the Sailing Regatta…
Tallinn Town Hall
“Tallinn Town Hall is the only mediaeval town hall preserved…
Ancient Town Council Chemist’s Shop in Town Hall Place
“Though the building of the Town Council Chemist’s Shop has…
Scenes from the dance festival of schoolchildren in 1972
“The dance festival began with the grandiose “prologue”, performed by…
The Kadriorg Muesum of Estonian art
“The Kadriorg Park is one of the places most favoured…
“Estonia”
“Every evening the “Estonia” theatre and concert halls offer entertainment…
How long will Lenin remain in front of the Communist Party headquarters, the “White House”
“Lenin still stands in front of the White House and…
Art
“In the exhibition rooms of the Arts Building.” – G. German,…
“Russalka”
“Memorial to the crew of the man-of-war “Russalka” (Mermaid),…
The City Hall can accommodate 5 000 to 6 000 people
“Unfortunately, Tallinn’s harbor is disfigured of derelict docks, cargo and a…
Tallinn’s service house
“On the other side of Viru Hotel is Tallinn’s service building. Many…
Interesting views of the so-called down-town from Toompea
“There is no other town in the Soviet Union or northern…
The new Tallinn TV-Tower (1980)
“Citizens of the Estonian SSR have the right to enjoy…