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201652 minPGdocumentary

The Master Plan

201652 minPGdocumentary

Tallinn faces challenges from Russian influence as it seeks to divide communities and promote a nostalgic view of the Soviet Union.

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Juris Pakalniņš

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Tallinn faces challenges from Russian influence as it seeks to divide communities and promote a nostalgic view of the Soviet Union.

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Juris Pakalniņšdirector

Sanita Jembergawriter

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Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, faces challenges from Russia's influence on its domestic policies. The Master Plan details how Russia seeks to divide local communities and promote a nostalgic view of the Soviet Union. It also addresses the ongoing dismissal of the Baltic States' independence. The documentary runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2016.

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