1944

This year marks 80 years since the late summer and autumn of 1944, when about 80 000 people fled Estonia from the invading Soviet army, many of whom never reached their destination.

Many though they were leaving temporarily, for a few months or at most a year.

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Refugees on the small ship "Triina", which left Tallinn on September 19, 1944, with approximately 450 Estonians and 80 coastal Swedes on board.

 

ÜEKN

The Mass Flight Monument is the first to be organized and contributed by Estonians abroad. The memorial is dedicated to all Estonians who suffered in the escape. The completion of this project to commemorate our older generation depends on your financial support.

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VEMU

Connected to the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape of 1944, VEMU is organizing a collection campaign “Our Relics,” over the course of which we’re awaiting artifacts, photos, and archival material which were taken along in the escape from Estonia, as well as stories that accompany those belongings.

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