Tartu ajalugu
He was a
student of Tartu University, practiced in the sciences in Königsberg and St. Petersburg, and
was an academician at the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences.Seven geographical objects
worldwide have been named in his honour. A ritual for university students is washing the hair
of the Baer statue head on the eve of St. Philip's Day.
Kristjan Jaak Peterson monument
Kristjan Jaak Peterson was an Estonian poet, author of odes and pastorales, who was born in
Riga and studied in Tartu. The aim of his work became the creation of literature in the
original Estonian language.
The Kissing Students
The sculpture and fountain "The Kissing Students" located at the Tartu Town Hall Square,
has become a symbol of Tartu. Erected in 1998, it was conceived by Mati Karmin.
Legend kõneleb suudlevate tudengite kohta järgmist:Ühel hämaral sügisõhtul jalutas armunud
tudengipaar mööda Tartu südalinna
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