Da. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it was like to have a different sort of “freedom,” there were loads of opportunities in the 1950s and 1960s. The ever-changing, never-changing tug of war that was a part of the daily life of so many people who were trapped in that tenuous and frightful stasis. After the Second World War, the Soviet Union entered a period of reconstruction and emerged as a superpower during the Cold War. The arms race and ideological conflict with the West defined this era. But, in many ways, if you were not with “them,” you were against “them.” The 1930s saw the rise of Joseph Stalin, and the Soviet Union underwent industrialization and collectivization. This period was characterized by political repression, purges, and the forced labor of millions and, for the purposes of this post, prison.
And now, It feels like we, as humans, are heading back into that tenuous and frightening state of affairs. So, learning more about the state of the world, in all of its phases, is important. That’s why we’re highlighting an interesting and, frankly, unexpected tourism activity. Our affiliate friends, Tiqets, can show you what you might have missed, with the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom and KGB Prison cells. What you will get on this self-paced tour is a dark, educational voyage into Estonia’s past, the NKVD, resistance and freedom. Click here to book and learn.
What a contrast. Stay at Dream Stay Historical 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna & Fireplace. Click here
Do something different. Take theFerry. Our affiliate friends, Ferryhopper have your seats. Click here.