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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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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, Tallinn Postcards Special December 2, 2017

Tallinn. Võidu väljak

  “Tallinn. Tallinn. Võidu väljak.” – A. Rätsep, Tallinn postcard, Kirjastus “Kunst”,…

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…

oleviste
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…

tallinn.hotel
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,…

Tallinn Suburbs Special, Travel & Info, year unknown July 3, 2017

No title or description

  “No title or description.” – Intourist brochure, Tere Tulemast! Добро пожаловать!…

1960s, Stay, Tallinn Postcards Special June 29, 2017

Tallinn. Hotell Palace

  “Tallinn. Hotell Palace.” – D. S. Smirnov, Tallinn postcard, Ministry of…

1970s, Dine & Wine, Hotel Viru Special June 18, 2017

Russian Melody

  “The Old man from Lake Ülemiste has reached his first…

kungla
1970s, Black and White Special, Stay May 16, 2017

Hotel “Kungla” (1969, I. Puumets, H. Rüütlane)

  “Hotel “Kungla” (1969, I. Puumets, H. Rüütlane).” – E. Raiküla,…

1970s, See & Do May 16, 2017

The silhouette of Tallinn is dominated by tall Toompea (Dome Hill)

  “The silhouette of Tallinn is dominated by tall Toompea (Dome…

1980s, Travel & Info April 24, 2017

In the recent quarter of a century

  “In the recent quarter of a century construction has sped…

1970s, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, The People of Tallinn Special April 20, 2017

“The girls takes loaves out of the oven…”

  “The girls takes loaves out of the oven… These worlds…

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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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