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Vacationers on the beach of the Riga Seaside sanatorium in Jurmala, 1983
13/05/2026

Vacationers on the beach of the Riga Seaside sanatorium in Jurmala, 1983

Mothers with prams in Alexanderplatz, Berlin.Alexanderplatz has been one of Berlin’s busiest public squares for more tha...
12/05/2026

Mothers with prams in Alexanderplatz, Berlin.
Alexanderplatz has been one of Berlin’s busiest public squares for more than a century.
During the Cold War, it became the symbolic center of East Berlin, surrounded by shops, hotels, cafés, and wide pedestrian areas designed for everyday city life.

Here's a quieter side of the square with young families and ordinary moments passing through one of Europe’s most historically charged places.

The Old Thomas (Vana Toomas) beer bar in Tallinn, 1968.
11/05/2026

The Old Thomas (Vana Toomas) beer bar in Tallinn, 1968.

Wishing a peaceful Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and those remembered through old family photographs.
10/05/2026

Wishing a peaceful Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, and those remembered through old family photographs.

Chimney sweeps on the roof in Tallinn, 1984. They have been an essential part of life in Tallinn for centuries. In the O...
09/05/2026

Chimney sweeps on the roof in Tallinn, 1984.
They have been an essential part of life in Tallinn for centuries. In the Old Town, where buildings were closely packed and heated by wood or coal, regular chimney cleaning helped prevent dangerous fires.

Even in the 1980s, as seen in this photo, chimney sweeps were still a common sight on rooftops. Their work was linked to tradition; across Europe, chimney sweeps were often seen as symbols of good luck.

They still work today, although less visibly. Modern heating systems have changed the job, but in historic areas like Tallinn Old Town, chimney sweeps remain important for maintaining safety.

Market in Tallinn 1987. Banners on the wall: Sale of live animals. Consumer goods.
08/05/2026

Market in Tallinn 1987. Banners on the wall: Sale of live animals. Consumer goods.

Tallinn Old Town, 1982
07/05/2026

Tallinn Old Town, 1982

The Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn has long been one of Estonia’s most important cultural traditions. This photo fro...
06/05/2026

The Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn has long been one of Estonia’s most important cultural traditions. This photo from 1976 shows thousands gathered to dance together.
During the Soviet period, the festival continued under official structures, but it still carried a strong sense of shared identity.
For many, it was a way to keep language, music, and traditions alive.
Today, the tradition continues, connecting generations through the songs and collective experience.

Passenger port pier in Tallinn, 1970
05/05/2026

Passenger port pier in Tallinn, 1970

A group of leading design specialists from the Riga Automobile Plant (RAF) who participated in the creation of cars for ...
04/05/2026

A group of leading design specialists from the Riga Automobile Plant (RAF) who participated in the creation of cars for the 1980 Olympic Games.

Town Hall Square in Tallinn, 1983
03/05/2026

Town Hall Square in Tallinn, 1983

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