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The Baltic States

Since the end of the Cold War there has been an increased interest in the Baltics. The Baltic States brings together three titles, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to provide a comprehensive and analytical guide integrating history, political science, economic development and contemporary events into one account. Since gaining their independence each country has developed at its own pace with its own agenda and facing its own obstacles.

The authors examine the tensions accompanying a post-communist return to Europe after the long years of separation, and how each country has responded to the demands of becoming a modern European state. Estonia was the first of the former Soviet republics to enter membership negotiations with the European Union in 1988 and is a potential candidate for the next round of EU expansion in 2004. Lithuania and Latvia have also expressed their desire for future membership of NATO and the EU.

This book will be of particular use for courses on Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Its structure and detailed country studies, will also interest students and researchers in comparative politics and international relations.

David J. Smith is a lecturer in Contemporary History and International Relations and a member of the Baltic Research Unit at the Department of European Studies, University of Bradford, UK. Artis Pabriks is a lecturer at the University of Latvia and Vidzeme University College, Latvia and a frequent political analyst for Latvias mass media. Aldis Purs is a lecturer at Vidzeme University College, Latvia, having previously completed a Research Fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, USA. Thomas Lane is a lecturer in European History and a member of the Baltic Research Unit at the Department of European Studies, University of Bradford, UK.

The Baltic States

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

David J. Smith, Artis Pabriks, Aldis Purs and Thomas Lane

First published 2002
by Routledge
2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, axon, OX14 4RN

Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada
by Routledge
270 Madison Ave, New York NY 10016

Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group

Transferred to Digital Printing 2006

2002 David J. Smith, Artis Pabriks, Aldis Purs and Thomas Lane

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.

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ISBN 0-415-28580-1

ISBN 978-1-136-48311-0 (ePub)

Publisher's Note

The publisher has gone to great lengths to ensure the quality of this reprint but points out that some imperfections in the original may be apparent

Printed and bound by CPI Antony Rowe, Eastbourne

Estonia

Postcommunist States and Nations

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FOR THOMAS AND EMILY

March 1917	Formation of Estonian Provincial Assembly (Maapev)
24 February 1918	Proclamation of the Estonian Republic
November 1918	Invasion by Soviet Russia
2 February 1920	Tartu peace treaty with Soviet Russia
12 March 1934	End of parliamentary democracy in Estonia
23 August 1939	Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
28 September 1939	Estonia signs mutual assistance pact with USSR
16 June 1940	Estonia undergoes fully military occupation by USSR
July 1940	Puppet assembly proclaims Soviet power in Estonia
August 1940	Estonia annexed by USSR
June 1941	Soviet authorities deport 10,000 Estonian citizens
July-November 1941	German army occupies Estonia
Autumn 1944	Soviet army reconquers Estonia
1944-1953	Guerrilla war against Soviet occupier
1949	Authorities deport a further 60,000 from Estonia
1950	Johannes Kbin becomes CPE first secretary
1978	Karl Vaino becomes CPE first secretary
1980	Youth riots prompt letter of forty
1987	Phosphate Spring
23 August 1987	Hirvepark demonstration. MRP-AEG formed
September 1987	IME plan unveiled
April 1988	Popular Front of Estonia formed
September 1988	Vaino Vljas becomes CPE first secretary
February 1989	Start of Citizens Committee movement
23 August 1989	Baltic Chain to mark 50th anniversary of MRP
February 1990	Congress of Estonia elected
March 1990	Elections to ESSR Supreme Soviet
30 March 1990	ESSR Supreme Soviet declares start of transitional period leading to the restoration of independence
April 1990	Edgar Savisaar becomes prime minister
January 1991	Russia under Yeltsin recognises sovereignty of Estonia
20 August 1991	De facto restoration of the Republic of Estonia
6 September 1991	USSR recognises Estonian independence
17 September	Estonia enters United Nations 1991
15 October 1991	Estonia enters CSCE
November 1991	Law on Citizenship

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