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Estonians in Georgia?

posted 9 years ago by murattaslak
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What's the story behind Estonians in the Georgia? I thought maybe they were exiled by the Soviets but I'm not sure. Any idea?

Excellent movie by the way.

[–] rez-5 9 years ago

Estonian settlements in Caucasus were established in 1880s and 1890s.

See also:
http://www.eestiajalugu.ee/index.php?event=Show_event&event_id=369 3&layer=229&lang=eng#3693
http://www.folklore.ee/folklore/vol5/mikko.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psou_%28village%29

[–] murattaslak 9 years ago

I'm very appreciated for the links. Thanks.

[–] MajorSplash 8 years ago

Thank you for the links. Very interesting.

[–] Anthony-23 8 years ago

Yes I had the same questions as the OP. Thank you for sending this info.