Tallinn in the 20th century
and, to the surprise of the entire world, took hold of each other's hands. The 600 km human
chain reached from the foot of Toompea to the foot of the Gediminas Tower, crossing River
Daugava on its way.
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Modern Tallinn (1991-2000)
Tallinn became the capital of a independent country once again on August 20, 1991.
Thousands of esonians had protected Tallinn's TV tower and Toompea. New contitutional
law in 28.05.1992 was accepted by people. In september 1992 had lefted russian naval forces
from Tallinn.
Tallinn mayors in 1990s:
Hardo Aasmäe 1990-1992 jaan-aprill
Jaak Tamm 1992-1996aprill-okt
Priit Vilba 31.okt-14.nov 1996
Robert Lepikson 1996-1997nov-mai
Ivi Eenmaa 1997-1999mai-märts
Peeter Lepp 1999 märts-nov
Jüri Mõis 1999 nov-2001 juuni