Olav Männi Monument "Chief Meelis And Prince Vyachko defend Tartu " Tartu Estonia Europe EU

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The statue celebrate friendship of Russian and Estonian nation and is good example of Soviet rewriting history. Chief Meelis (rather fictional from belletristic book "Meelis" ) who represents Estonians and Russian Prince Vyachko fighted against each other XIII century. Monument die-cast bronze 1956 and opened 1980

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Size: 5079px × 3390px
Location: Kassitoome near Oru street Tartu Estonia Europe Estland EU
Photo credit: © Andrus Kannel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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