I suppose it is true that while we restored our independence de jure in 1991, the Soviet period has continued mentally. People who are truly free would not develop such anxiety disorders and twitch whenever painful topics are mentioned, Maarja Vaino writes.
The international classical music festival Kratt for children and youth takes place in Tallinn from August 22 to 27, bringing together approximately 200 young performers.
The transition to so-called Estonian education must happen hand in hand with a transition to an Estonian society, Maarja Vaino finds in Vikerraadio's daily comment.
Tallinn's Koidula tänav may be revamped as a 'unique' literary street if plans put forward by Tallinn Literary Center come to fruition. But the development will take at least five years.
Estonian children have not been the focus of the Estonian education system for some time. Instead, it is on foreign students, immigrants and at best Estonians living abroad. It is as if Estonians living in Estonia are invisible creatures with almost no needs who do not have to be considered, Maarja Vaino finds in Vikerraadio's daily comment.