I LIVED HERE ⟩ Männiku. I grew up among the surplus of society

Männik, a settlement in Tallinn, has been a residential area for 22 years, recognized as both a location for professional opportunities and a social hub. The area, spanning 4.5 square kilometers, hosts a diverse range of state-supported institutions. These include the Nõmme Social Home, a temporary shelter for orphaned children, the Social Apartment Center (formerly a homeless shelter and police station), a shelter for recently released prisoners, a school for disabled children, and a municipal housing unit.

Two kindergartens and the Džingeli hotel are also present, alongside various commercial businesses. Historically, Männik was a place where Russians and Estonians interacted, with one of the few locations where they could peacefully play koss – a traditional Russian musical instrument – being an unfinished panel house that served as a basketball court. During the late 1990s, Russian culture, particularly American hip-hop, was prevalent, often featuring ghettoblasters and associated fashion trends.

The area’s demographic composition is notable due to the concentration of state buildings. It’s a place that is called home by many, and has been a vital social village for Tallinn.

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