REIN JÄRLIK⟩ENSV Ülemnõukogu ei kavandanud kunagi kolmandat vabariiki

A photograph from 1988 documents the attendees of the Extraordinary Session, VIII Plenary Session of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR, following the declaration of Estonian sovereignty. The composition of the body is detailed in the image, showing participants arranged in three distinct rows. The first row featured figures such as Enn Põldroos, Indrek Toome, Arnold Rüütel, Edgar Savisaar, Marju Lauristin, and Juhan Aare.

The second row included Peeter Palu, Rein Otsason, Arno Allmann, Toomas Leito, Gustav Tõnspoeg, Enn-Arno Sillari, and Matti Pedak. The third row was comprised of Rein Ristlaan and Arvi Siig. Former Supreme Soviet member Rein Järlik offered commentary regarding the body’s historical standing.

According to Järlik, the Supreme Soviet never formally addressed the concept of a “third republic.” Furthermore, he asserted that the body enjoyed greater popular support within Estonia than the Estonian Committee. The documentation serves as a historical record of the political figures present during this period of significant national transition for Estonia. The photograph captures the assembly at a critical juncture in the political history of the region.

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