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September 16th - September 22nd, 2024 | Week 55 | Month 13

Estonia Weekly: Continued Russophobia Allegations

Social media has been abuzz with increasing anti-government sentiment, with many posts criticizing the current administration's handling of the economy, while official sources have reported a surge in claims of Russophobia in Estonia, particularly in relation to the removal of Soviet-era monuments and burial sites.

by Olevs Nikers
Soviet monument
Main channels: Facebook

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Main narratives:

  • The incompetence of the current government
  • Anti-LGBT sentiments
  • General anti-government sentiments
  • Blames of alleged russophobia

Overview:

There were a large number of posts expressing anti-government sentiments, particularly criticizing the current government’s competence, especially regarding the economy and Rail Baltica. Claims of excessive taxation and the perception that the Rail Baltica project is a failure continue to circulate.

This week, several posts from official sources alleged Russophobia in Estonia, particularly concerning actions related to Soviet monuments and burial sites, with a focus on those associated with Tallinn University. Finally, the Russian Embassy posted a link to an article written by the ambassador, claiming that Ukraine’s actions in the Kursk region constitute terrorist attacks and activities.

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