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Riga, Latvia & Tallinn, Estonia --- July 22 & 23, 2011

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September 18th 2011
Riga, Latvia & Tallinn Estonia --- July 21 & 211, 2011 From a historical perspective Latvia and Estonia did not exist as countries until a brief period between WW1 and WW2. They again re-emerged after the breakup of the Soviet Union. The Latvians and Estonians were surrounded throughout history by larger and more powerful neighbours with the result that at different times they were part of Ge ... read more

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After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of... ... read more