Category Archives: Estonia

Tartu by You

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kaija Pook

This is a collection of interesting content recently created either about or in Tartu by nice people amongst and around us. Continue reading →

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7 Great Resources on Estonian Nature

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

This collection of online resources should help you explore this completely flat, possibly too cold, but stunningly beautiful country. Having visited crowded beaches in faraway countries, a growing number of Estonians prefer to spend their summer vacation in their homeland. Continue reading →

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Tartu Student Fashion Through Time

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

The story presents Tartu student fashion starting from 1632 through the end of the 20th century. The overview draws on the exhibition at the University of Tartu’s History Museum entitled: “Studying in style. Changing times, changing customs.” Continue reading →

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Forest Plants Have Found Shelter in Manor Parks

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Villu Päärt

Nowadays the avid renewal of old manor parks in Estonia is endangering unique natural environments that have evolved over several centuries. Continue reading →

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Juri Lotman: 90

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

Juri Mikhailovich Lotman, a world-famous semiotician and cultural historian, would have turned ninety today. One way to celebrate this anniversary is to dive into the enormously rich and inspiring scientific legacy of Juri Lotman. Hopefully this modest collection of resources will be of some help. Continue reading →

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Tartu Love Romance

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Martin Doležel

Martin, an international student at the University of Tartu in 2011, shares a romantic student love story. Continue reading →

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The City That Gives

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tak Ki Wong

This is the story of a Hong Konger coming to Tartu, written for the UT Student Journalist Contest in autumn 2011. Continue reading →

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