Estonian SSR
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The Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (Estonian S.S.R.) was the name for Estonia when it was part of the USSR.
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| State motto: Kõigi maade proletaarlased, ühinege | |||||
| Official language | According to the constition, all languages were equal. However, Russian was supposed to be the language of international communication, thus putting Estonian at a disadvantage. | ||||
| Capital | Tallinn | ||||
| Chairman of the Supreme Council | Arnold Rüütel (at the time of regaining independence) | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 13th in former Soviet Union 45,226 km² 4.56% | ||||
| Population | Ranked 15th (last) in the former Soviet Union
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| Currency | Ruble (rubla) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC + 3 | ||||
| Anthem | Anthem of Estonian SSR | ||||
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History
Estonia was invaded and occupied by the USSR on 17 June 1940. It was subsequently conquered by the Germans before being re-annexed by the Soviets in 1944.
The Estonian SSR became the Republic of Estonia in 1990 and ceased to be a Soviet republic in 1991. On 20 August of that year, Estonia declared its independence.
Politics
The Estonian SSR was a constituent republic of the communist USSR.
Geography
The Estonian SSR was one of the smallest republics of the USSR and was also smaller than most European countries. It also had over 1500 islands.
Economy
The standard of living in the Estonian SSR was better than most other Soviet republics.
Demographics
Approximately 65% of the population were ethnic Estonians (1979), although there was a large Russian minority (28%). Other statistically noteworthy minorities included Ukrainians (2.5%), Belarusians (± 2%) and Finns (± 1.5%).
See also
et:Eesti NSV
