| ID | 113315 |
| Title Proper | Role of the Soviet past in post-Soviet memory politics through examples of speeches from Estonian presidents |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Joesalu, Kirsti |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyses the dynamics of memory politics in post-Soviet Estonia from the 1990s to the present day. It focuses on speeches by Estonian presidents, which are treated as a specific type of commemorative activity and studied in relation to other social memories. The analysis seeks to link the meaning conveyed in the speeches to the presidents' personal experiences during the Soviet period. The article shows that in these speeches, the primary discourse used with regard to Soviet times was that of 'rupture' as well as the related discourse of 'resistance'. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 64, No.6; Aug 2012: p.1007-1032 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 64, No.6; Aug 2012: p.1007-1032 |
| Key Words | Post - Soviet Memory Politics ; Estonian Presidents ; Post - Soviet Estonia ; USSR ; Memory Politics |