What is this monument in Tallinn called?

The Bronze Soldier (Estonian: Pronkssõdur, Russian: Бронзовый Солдат, Bronzovyj Soldat) is the informal name of a controversial Soviet World War II war memorial in Tallinn, Estonia, built at the site of several war graves, which were relocated to the nearby Tallinn Military Cemetery in 2007.

1. Where is this monument Tallinn?
2. What was Estonia called before?
3. Is Tallinn Estonia safe?
4. Is Tallinn Russian?
5. What famous monument in Russia is 536 years old?
6. What religion is Estonia?
7. Is Estonia Nordic or Slavic?
8. Are there bears in Estonia?
9. How dangerous is Tallinn?
10. Is Estonia expensive to visit?
11. How dangerous is Estonia?
12. Why did Russia attack Estonia?
13. What does Tallin mean?
14. How long did Russia occupy Estonia?

Where is this monument Tallinn?

It is located directly on the beach a little bit outside of the town. The monument was built to commemorate a war, but I'm not sure anymore if it is the World War II or the Estonian independence war.

What was Estonia called before?

Estonia remained a Soviet republic until 1991, when, along with the other Baltic states, it declared its independence. The Soviet Union recognized independence for Estonia and the other Baltic states on September 6, 1991, and United Nations membership followed shortly thereafter.

Is Tallinn Estonia safe?

Tallinn is a very safe city to visit. Its crime rates are relatively low, but it is advised to remain vigilant at all times, keep your valuables in a safe place and be very careful when involved in traffic.

Is Tallinn Russian?

Tallinn is located 80.32 kilometres (49.91 mi) south of Helsinki, Finland, 320.56 kilometres (199.19 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, 300.84 kilometres (186.93 mi) north of Riga, Latvia, and 380 kilometres (240 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden.
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What famous monument in Russia is 536 years old?

The Bronze Soldier monument, with its figure of a soldier against a stone background, was created in 1947 by Enn Roos and supervising architect Arnold Alas.

What religion is Estonia?

Estonia, historically a Lutheran Christian nation, is today one of the "least religious" countries in the world in terms of declared attitudes, with only 14 percent of the population declaring religion to be an important part of their daily life.

Is Estonia Nordic or Slavic?

Geographically and culturally they are Nordic, situated between the Scandinavian and Russian spheres of interest. It is the other two Baltic states, Latvia and Lithuania, that has (had) cultural ties with Poland (and thus the Slavs) as-well as with Germany.

Are there bears in Estonia?

Estonia is home to a population of approximately 700 brown bears and has the highest brown bear population density in Europe. Learn when, where and how to spot these majestic mammals. More than half of these majestic and shy creatures live in a taiga forest called Alutaguse in the northeastern region.

How dangerous is Tallinn?

Crime. Crime levels are low although there is some petty crime. Pick pocketing can be a problem in bars, pubs, nightclubs and hotels in Tallinn's Old Town when tourists are targeted for passports and cash.

Is Estonia expensive to visit?

Although Estonia is quite affordable throughout, Tallinn is probably the most expensive part of the country to visit. It is the most popular destination and prices generally reflect that. That being said, you might be caught off guard in some smaller towns and villages.

How dangerous is Estonia?

Estonia is pretty safe to travel to. Its crime rates are mostly low, and though there are areas to avoid, pickpockets, mugging or other types of assault are not common. However, the capital city of Tallinn can get a bit dangerous, like any other major city.

Why did Russia attack Estonia?

During a panel discussion on cyber warfare, Sergei Markov of the Russian State Duma has stated his unnamed aide was responsible in orchestrating the cyber attacks. ... The direct result of the cyberattacks was the creation of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia.

What does Tallin mean?

Noun. 1. Tallinn - a port city on the Gulf of Finland that is the capital and largest city of Estonia. capital of Estonia, Tallin. Esthonia, Estonia, Republic of Estonia - a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea.

How long did Russia occupy Estonia?

According to the Government of Estonia, the European Court of Human Rights, EU, USA Estonia remained occupied by the Soviet Union until restoration of its independence in 1991 and the 48 years of Soviet occupation and annexation was never recognized as legal by the Western democracies.