Category Archives: Research

How Russia and Estonia Remember WWII?

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Alexandra Yatsyk

See how Russia pushes the WWII memory into the domain of sacred, while Estonia de-sacralizes the war. Continue reading →

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English in Estonia: The Country’s Future Lingua Franca?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Josep Soler-Carbonell

Research fellow Josep Soler-Carbonell interviewed Estonians and Russian-speakers to find out if English could evolve into Estonia’s lingua franca. Continue reading →

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Commemorating Boris Nemtsov

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Andrey Makarychev

University of Tartu Professor Andrey Makarychev explains how the murder of Boris Nemtsov was politically prepared and justified before it actually happened. Continue reading →

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The Biology of Sacrifice (and Terrorism)

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Elin Sild, Tuul Sepp

Immune ecology researchers Elin Sild and Tuul Sepp disclose the biological and psychological mechanisms that lead to self-sacrifice and motivate suicide terrorism. Continue reading →

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Estonians Want Estonians for Neighbours

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Katre Tatrik

Human geographers show how the segregation between Estonians and Russians has increased in Estonian cities. Continue reading →

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Attitudes That Matter

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Uku Tooming

Uku Tooming, a fresh PhD in philosophy, explores why the beliefs and desires of others matter to us. Continue reading →

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Why Speaking Languages Is Inspiring, Enjoyable, and Healthy

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

Cognitive neurolinguist Professor Edna Andrews examines the links between languages and the brain, the benefits of multilingualism, and the role of semiotics. Continue reading →

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