Tag Archives: Georgia

Mariam from Georgia: I knew more about Tartu semiotics than about Estonia

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Inga Külmoja

On the day of our interview, Mariam arrived to Tartu from a week-long conference. She walked through the streets and said: “Oh my god, this is so familiar!” She had the feeling of opening the door and saying: “Hey Mom, … Continue reading →

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Family Tradition Brings Ana from Georgia To Study Medicine in Tartu

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

Read the fascinating story of a Georgian family and their love for Estonia. Ana (17) started her medical studies at the University of Tartu in her father’s steps, but the story begins even earlier with Ana’s grandmother. Continue reading →

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How Secure Are Small Nations after the Annexation of Crimea?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Heiko Pääbo

Heiko Pääbo, Head of the UT Center for Baltic Studies, writes about the perspective and the consequences of Russia’s aggression in Crimea for the small nations. Continue reading →

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How Georgians Met 2012 in Tartu

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

In this interview, Kakhi Sanikidze, a.k.a. Kevin, talks about what Georgian people are like, how Georgian students who study at UT stay close and care for each other, and how Georgians and Estonians are different. Continue reading →

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