Tag Archives: Russians

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

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Researchers on controversial political ads by Eesti 200

University of Tartu professors reflect on controversial political ads by Eesti 200 in January 2019. Continue reading

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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

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In Search of the True Estonian

The future of being Estonian doesn’t depend solely on demographic trends, but also on our understanding of the essence of being Estonian. UT linguist Martin Ehala sheds some light on the topic. Continue reading

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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

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