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Tag Archives: Estonians
What are Estonians like?
University of Tartu psychologists describe a typical Estonian: What is her character and mood like, how much she eats and drinks. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged alcohol consumption, body weight, character, Estonians, happiness, Russians
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Academic Pilgrimage in the Steps of Kristjan and Eduards
Read the fascinating story of two Latvian students who walked over 200 km from Riga to Tartu in the steps of Eduards Veidenbaums and Kristjan Jaak Peterson. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, Student life, Tartu
Tagged Estonians, journey, Latvia, Latvian girls, Latvians, pilgrimage, Riga, Tartu, trip
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Estonians Want Estonians for Neighbours
Human geographers show how the segregation between Estonians and Russians has increased in Estonian cities. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged Estonia, Estonians, human geography, integration, neighbours, Russians, segregation
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The Song Festival Is Sacred for Estonians
This survey led by University of Tartu researchers reveals why the tradition of song and dance festivals is sacred for Estonians, and also lists the top 5 festival experiences. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Events, Research, Social sciences
Tagged dance festival, Estonia, Estonian culture, Estonians, national tradition, Song Festival
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Estonia – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged book, demographics, emigration, Estonia, Estonians, population
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Silent and Slow Estonians, Emotional and Fast Russians
What happens when an Estonian and a Russian meet? See the outcomes of a new study about ethnic stereotypes and communication patterns. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged communication stereotypes, Estonia, Estonians, ethnic stereotypes, ideal communicator, neighboring nation, Russia, Russians
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