Viktor Vassiljev, a former Estonian resident, recalls that approximately 47,000 foreign workers were brought to Estonia prior to the 1980 Olympic Games. Vassiljev states that the intention was for a temporary workforce, however, many of these workers remained in the country, establishing families and forming a significant population. He notes, “If memory does not deceive me, and it does not deceive me very much,” regarding this event.

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2 thoughts on “BACKWARDS⟩Dr Viktor Vassiljev: No traffic rules required in tank battles”
  1. “It’s a fascinating, if somewhat unsettling, look at a little-known chapter of Estonian history.”

  2. What was the primary purpose of bringing in approximately 47,000 foreign workers to Estonia before the 1980 Olympic Games?

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