Anniversary events Estonia Remembers, in which the President of the Republic will also participate, will be held in county centres from the end of May until June 14 in co-operation with county governments and different organisations of freedom fighters and the deported. Everyone who has been unlawfully arrested or deported during the soviet and nazi occupations and their families and friends are invited to the events.
President Meri said that storing history and remembering history is very important. Three weeks ago, President Meri opened the competition in collecting memories about deportation, where all schoolchildren are invited write down the memories of their families, relatives or neighbours and acquaintances about deportation.
Press Service of the Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia
Kadriorg, April 24, 2001
