Category Archives: Estonia

My Farm Is My Stage: Insights into Estonian Rural Tourism

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Ester Bardone

Ethnologist Ester Bardone explores how rural experiences become commodities that are staged and performed by tourism entrepreneurs, backed up by institutions and media. Continue reading →

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10 Tongue Twisters To Get You Started on Estonian

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

Impress your friends and yourself by learning 10 difficult and fun Estonian words and phrases. Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Stories of 2013

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

See the 10 most popular stories on UT Blog in 2013. Happy New Year! Continue reading →

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Make Your Own UT Snowflake

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Inga Külmoja

Download the design and make your own snowflake, University of Tartu style! Continue reading →

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Estonia – Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Triin Käpp

Emigration and population decline is an emotional topic for Estonians — researchers at the UT Centre for Ethics have delved into the personal stories of those who have left and share their findings. Continue reading →

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Tartu 1992-1993: The Wild, Wild West

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Eva Ensmann

Eva from the USA recalls her studies in Tartu one year after Estonia regained its independence in 1991: Foreign students behind a security door, no heat in winter, limited fruits and vegetables, taxi vodka. Continue reading →

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Religious People More Prone to Depression?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Piret Pappel

What is the connection between a person’s worldview and the risk of becoming depressed? An international study shed some light on the links between religiousness, spirituality, and depression. Continue reading →

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