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Freedom monument unveiled

Jul 01, 2009
By Ashley Brettell

TALLINN - The controversial and much delayed Victory Monument to the War of Independence was finally unveiled in Tallinn’s Freedom Square at midnight on June 22. An impressive ceremony took place in front of a huge crowd on a beautiful midsummer evening. It was a far cry from the arguments and controversy that have dogged the monument since its inception. The issues surrounding the construction of the monument have been incredibly sensitive and divided the community. The April 2007 riots – ...

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