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CanonRay

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1. We had the opposite experience this year in Estonia

Reply to getagrip_already (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 10:33 AM

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A woman born in the early 80s under Soviet rule, but came of age in free Estonia. She hates and fears the Russians. They are preparing for was as best they can. The government won't even let Russian be an elective in school. She dislikes the high taxes, but understood the need. She is deathly afraid of them coming back.

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Intersting conversation with a 70 y.o. estonian/russian woman in Tartu.... [View all] getagrip_already Friday OP

We had the opposite experience this year in Estonia CanonRay Friday #1

Yeah, that is the same experience we had, except.. getagrip_already Friday #2

The Russians living in Estonia watch Russian television Wicked Blue Friday #4

I hadnt thought of that.... getagrip_already Saturday #5

I have relatives in Estonia who won't even speak the word Russian Wicked Blue Friday #3

Now that you mention it... getagrip_already Saturday #6