local people. Large-scale industry was developed in Tallinn, workers were resettled from Russia and new blocks of flats sprang up on the outskirts to provide housing for the newcomers. Tallinn was the biggest grain-handling port in the Soviet Union. Russian speakers out- numbered Estonians in Tallinn. Estonia re-established its independence on 20 August 1991. There is still a large block of granite on Toompea which recalls the days when people barricaded Lossiplats (Castle Square) to prevent Soviet tanks gaining access. Modern Tallinn and places to visit. Since independence, improving air and sea transport links with Western Europe and Estonia's accession to the European Union have made Tallinn easily accessible to tourists. The picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the current novelty of the destination attract many tourists and facilities (hotels, restaurants) have developed to meet their needs. English
attempts were made to Russify the local people. Large scale industry was developed in Tallinn, workers were resettled from Russia and new blocks of flats sprang up on the outskirts to provide housing for the newcomers. Tallinn was the biggest grain-handling port in the Soviet Union. Russian speakers outnumbered Estonians in Tallinn. Estonia re-established its independence on 20 August 1991. There is still a large block of granite on Toompea which recalls the days when people barricaded Lossiplats (Castle Square) to prevent Soviet tanks gaining access. Today, Tallinn is the largest city in Estonia, with a population of about 400,000. Tallinn boasts a wonderful medieval Old Town where the atmosphere of the 15th and 15th centuries can still be strongly felt. Its narrow cobbled streets, medieval buildings with various decorative elements, attractive weather-vanes and soaring spires are very special and draw visitors in large numbers. Only a
Rollide omaksvõtt At 2:30 am on the first night, the guards began blowing their whistles to hold “counts” to familiarize the prisoners with their numbers Happened several times during each shift and happened often at night Even forced the prisoners to do push-ups At first, no one took it seriously but they soon grew into their roles Vastuhakk Vangidele ei meeldi valvurite käitumine! Ei allu, hakkavad vastu • Took off their stocking caps • Ripped off ID numbers • Barricaded the door • Cursed guards Valvurite vastusammud Broke into cells, prisoners stripped naked, beds taken out, solitary confinement “Privileged cells” - prisoners given uniforms and beds back, allowed to wash and brush teeth, and allowed to eat food in front of other prisoners that were denied food temporarily (those least involved in the rebellion were given these cells) After half a day, the guards switched the good prisoners back into
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