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History of Tallinn Tourism in Soviet Union
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    • 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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1970s, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special, Tallinn Postcards Special January 13, 2015

Erected in 1974

  “Tallinn Servicing House, erected in 1974.” – V. Salmre, Tallinn…

1990s, See & Do, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special January 12, 2015

Baltika makes suits to meet everybody´s needs

  “Baltika makes suits to meet everybody´s needs.” – Tallinn this week…

1970s, See & Do, Souvenirs, Shopping and Trade Special January 12, 2015

Souvenirs – a good choice of Estonian national and other souvenirs

  “Souvenirs.” – Intourist, Tallinn – Good Advice Comes Handy, Perioodika,…

1980s, Dine & Wine, See & Do January 9, 2015

In the V. I. Lenin Palace of Culture and Sports

  “The development of science and culture is characteristic of our…

1970s, Tallinn Postcards Special, Travel & Info January 8, 2015

Building of the Tallinn Bus Depot at Mustamäe

  “Building of the Tallinn Bus Depot at Mustamäe, built in…

1980s, Dine & Wine January 7, 2015

At your service – restaurants

  “Tallinn’s restaurants and cafés are known for their cuisine, efficient…

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1970s, Dine & Wine, Tallinn by Night Special January 6, 2015

The night Tallinn

  “The night Tallinn and the night attires.” – R. Hurt, S….

1970s, Dine & Wine January 5, 2015

Café “Kadriorg”

  “Café ‘Kadriorg’.” – G. German, Tallinn, Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1978

1970s, See & Do, Tallinn by Night Special, Tallinn Winter Special December 22, 2014

The oldest bell of the Holy Ghost’s Church

  “The oldest bell of the Holy Ghost’s Church bears the…

1980s, Dine & Wine, Tallinn Postcards Special, Tallinn Winter Special December 18, 2014

Café in the restored Neitsitorn

  “Café in the restored Neitsitorn (Maiden’s Tower) 1979, architect T….

1970s, Black and White Special, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 17, 2014

Gothic spires as graceful as trees…

  “Gothic spires as graceful as trees and trees like gothic…

1980s, Hotel Viru Special, Stay, Tallinn by Night Special December 16, 2014

There are 462 cosy rooms in the 22-storey building

  “Hotel ‘Viru’. There are 462 cosy rooms in the 22-storey…

1980s, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 15, 2014

The Bay of Tallinn is ice-covered for 3-4 months in severe winters

    “The Bay of Tallinn is ice-covered for 3-4 months…

1980s, Black and White Special, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 12, 2014

Winter in Tallinn

  “Winter in Tallinn.” – H. Gustavson & R. Pullat, Tallinn…

1970s, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 11, 2014

Wintry sun

  “Wintry sun.” – T. Tomberg, Tallinn, Planeta Publishers, Moscow, 1975…

1980s, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 10, 2014

In winter, after a snowfall, a cluster of white fluffy caps

  “A view of Tallinn from the Upper Town. In summer,…

1970s, Tallinn by Night Special, Tallinn Winter Special December 9, 2014

At night…

  “At night…” – R. Pangsepp, Tallinn, Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1974

1980s, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 8, 2014

The smoking chimneys of the Old Town

  “The smoking chimneys of the Old Town are a merry…

1970s, Black and White Special, Tallinn Winter Special, Travel & Info December 8, 2014

The city is no less beautiful in winter

  “The city is no less beautiful in winter.” – T….

1970s, See & Do, Tallinn Postcards Special December 5, 2014

The Great Coast Gate in Tallinn

  “The Great Coast Gate in Tallinn.” – G. Vaidla, Tallinn…

See & Do December 4, 2014

Võidu Square

  “On June 21, 1940, the working people of Tallinn staged…

1960s, Black and White Special, Dine & Wine December 3, 2014

Café in “Tallin” Hotel

  “In the evening, when you are relaxed returning from the…

1980s, Travel & Info December 2, 2014

Tallinn by boat

  “The new seaferry Georg Ots plies between Tallinn and Helsinki,…

1970s, See & Do December 1, 2014

The Tower Tall Herman on Toompea

  “The Tower Tall Herman on Toompea.” – G. German, Tallinn, Eesti…

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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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