expatriate Estonians
The oldest, almost century-old Estonian church in America is about to fall apart.
Vahur Linnuste, an expatriate Estonian living in Paris, has promoted Estonian spirit, nation and culture abroad for many decades. He tells his colourful story of life and expresses his opionion about the backgrounds of politics in Europe and the whole world that have influenced the development of the Republic of Estonia.
Colourful characters and moments from the 20th Viljandi Folk Music Festival.
Drama directed by Ilmar Raag about two Estonian ladies in Paris - an elderly city woman and a plain woman coming from a small town who starts working for the elderly one. The human connection that arises from their relationship gives a new meaning to the lives of both women. Leading roles are played by the legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau and Laine Mägi.
Young men dream about Estonian House in Ireland and try to get local Estonians involved in their plans.
The film directed by Andrew Grieve tells about families that have been broken during the war and about the reunion of family members in the independent republic of Estonia.
Funeral service of Ignas Tõrmaküla in St. Peter's Church in Toronto on March 5, 1993.
Arvo Niitenberg gives an interview to TV channel CBC News where he talks about the job of the Minister of Energy in the newly established government of the Republic of Estonia.
Arvo Niitenberg's interview given to CBC News.
74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.
Festive celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.
Referendum of the new constitution of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto Estonian house on June 28, 1992.
Arvo Niitenberg gives an interview to TV channel CBC News where he talks about the job of the Minister of Energy in the newly established government of the Republic of Estonia.
Ceremony of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto in 1992.
Ceremony of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto in 1992.
Ceremony of the celebration of 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.
International 6th ESTO-92 days taking place in New York City.
Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.
Children are performing in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church; among the children there is also 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia to Canada for medical treatment.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Estonian choir says goodbye to Canadian Estonians in Toronto.
Celebration of the Independence Day in Toronto in 1991.
Celebration of the Independence Day in Toronto in 1991.
Group singing of expatriate Estonians in Toronto, Canada.
Two women share their opinion of the declaration of sovereignty accepted during the special session of Estonian government on November 16, 1988.
Karl Trei, member of Canadian masters athletics club, tells about his principles related to his sports practice and aims at setting a new world record in high jump.
Celebrating the memorial day of those deported from the Baltic States in Toronto where the local Baltic people hold a street procession and speeches on June 14th, 1989.
Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo.
The film depicts festive reception of Edgar Savisaars and Hardo Aasmäe's arrival at Toronto airport in 1989.
Arrival of the troupe of Estonian Drama Theatre to Toronto, Canada, in November of 1989.
Stage rehearsal of the play "The Sunshine Boys" performed by Estonian Drama Theatre on the stage of Central Technical School, Toronto.
The lecturers and students of Estonian Business College arrive at Toronto airport.
The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall.
Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo and greetings are passed by the Latvian and Lithuanian representatives.
The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989 and speeches were held by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.
The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University where speeches were given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.
Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto in 1989 where also Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen are performing.
Merle Jääger, Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen perform at the festive ceremony dedicated to the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto; Mart Laar holds a speech.
Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen perform at the festive ceremony dedicated to the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, held in Toronto in 1989.