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History of Tallinn Tourism in Soviet Union
  • See & Do
    • The Arts Buildning
      The Arts Buildning
    • Tallinn. Church of St Nicholas
      Tallinn. Church of St Nicholas
    • Obelisk in Tallinn commemorating the Navy’s Winter Exploit. Roofs of Old Tallinn
      Obelisk in Tallinn commemorating the Navy’s Winter Exploit. Roofs of Old Tallinn
  • Travel & Info
    • Tallinn. Raekoda
      Tallinn. Raekoda
    • Scientific Library of the Academy of Science of the Estonian S.S.R.
      Scientific Library of the Academy of Science of the Estonian S.S.R.
    • Tallinn. Train station
      Tallinn. Train station
  • Dine & Wine
    • The Kalinka Restaurant. 1979.
      The Kalinka Restaurant. 1979.
    • Café Pegasus on Harju Street
      Café Pegasus on Harju Street
    • The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
      The hotel restaurant has two halls, a big and a small
  • Stay
    • The Viru Hotel. 1972
      The Viru Hotel. 1972
    • The Kungla Hotel. 1969
      The Kungla Hotel. 1969
    • Welcome to the Palace Hotel – The International 4-star Hotel
      Welcome to the Palace Hotel – The International 4-star Hotel
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1980s, Black and White Special, See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special October 10, 2014

Memorial to the sinking of the Russian warship Russalka

  “Memorial to the sinking of the Russian warship Russalka.” – H….

1970s, See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special October 9, 2014

The writer Eduard Vilde

  “The writer Eduard Vilde depicted the struggle of the Estonian…

See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special, year unknown October 8, 2014

Monument to Victor Kingisepp (1888–1922)

  “Monument to Victor Kingisepp (1888–1922), one of the organisers and…

1950s, See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special October 7, 2014

Monument to heroes fallen in battle

  “Monument to heroes fallen in battle, liberating Tallinn in the…

1970s, See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special October 6, 2014

Obelisk erected in memory of the heroic Arctic Expedition of 1918

  “Obelisk erected in memory of the heroic Arctic Expedition of…

See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special, year unknown October 6, 2014

Memorial to delegates to the First Congress of the Estonian trade unions

“Memorial to delegates to the First Congress of the Estonian trade…

1950s, See & Do, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special October 3, 2014

V.I Lenin Monument in Lenin Walk

  “V.I Lenin Monument in Lenin Walk.” – E. Ederberg, U. Kammal,…

1960s, See & Do, Tallinn Postcards Special October 2, 2014

Lauluväljak

  “Tallinn, Singing Ground.” – T. Bakman, A. Natalina, Tallinn postcard,…

1980s, Stay, Tallinn Postcards Special October 1, 2014

The hotel Olümpia

  “The Hotel Olümpia. 1980, architects T.Kallas and R. Kersten.” – T….

1970s, Tallinn Suburbs Special, Travel & Info September 30, 2014

The old and new stands out

  “The new district of Mustamäe. The old and new stands…

Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info, year unknown September 29, 2014

The Tallinn airport

  “The Tallinn airport.” – Aeroflot postcard, (year unknown)  

1970s, See & Do, Tallinn Postcards Special September 26, 2014

Toompea Castle

  “Toompea Castle. 13th – 16th centuries ‘Tall Hermann’ tower.” – Tallinn…

Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Special, Travel & Info, year unknown September 25, 2014

Tallinn – the town of songs and dances

  “Tallinn – the town of songs and dances.” – Intourist, Tallinn…

1980s, Tallinn War Memorial and Monument Special, Travel & Info September 24, 2014

The Memorial to V.I Lenin

  “The Memorial to V.I Lenin – the founder of the…

1970s, See & Do, Travel & Info September 23, 2014

The whole of the old town lies before the visitor

  “The whole of the old town lies before the visitor…

1960s, See & Do September 22, 2014

Theatre “Estonia”

  “Theatre ‘Estonia’.” – P. Pere, Tallinn, Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1969  

Hotel Viru Special, Stay, year unknown September 19, 2014

Intourist Hotel “Viru”

  “Intourist Hotel ‘Viru’.” – Intourist, Tallinn Postcard, Tallinn – Capital Of…

1970s, Black and White Special, The People of Tallinn Special, Travel & Info September 18, 2014

“Tere Tulemast!”, “Welcome!”

  “There are many visitors to Tallinn, especially in the summer…

See & Do, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, year unknown September 17, 2014

Souvenirs

  “Souvenirs.” – Intourist brochure, Tere Tulemast! Добро пожаловать! Welcome! Willkommen! Tervetuloa!,…

1950s, Black and White Special, See & Do, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, Travel & Info September 16, 2014

The “bonded warehouse”

  “The ‘bonded warehouse’ is the historical name for an old…

1980s, The People of Tallinn Special, Travel & Info September 15, 2014

The plain and severe, yet imposing building is dear to every Tallinner

  “The plain and severe, yet imposing building is dear to…

1970s, Dine & Wine, The People of Tallinn Special September 12, 2014

Our famous tenor Hendrik Krumm

  “Our famous tenor Hendrik Krumm.” – H. Gustavson, Tallinn, Eesti Raamat,…

1980s, Pirita Special, The People of Tallinn Special, Travel & Info September 11, 2014

Tallinners on the beach of Pirita

  “Tallinners on the beach of Pirita.” – R. Pangsepp, Soviet Estonia,…

1970s, Black and White Special, The People of Tallinn Special, Travel & Info September 10, 2014

Two young men from Tallinn

  “Two young men from Tallinn, a scientist and a worker….

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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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