Estonia considers itself a Nordic rather than a Baltic country, with close ties to Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Writers * Jaan Kross – much translated author * Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald – author of the national epic – Kalevipoeg * Lennart Meri – writer, film maker, diplomat
Music |
![Estonian Song Festival](http://www.citizensofeurope.org/resize.php?src=states-estonia/1299174458_song_fest.jpg&w=251) |
* Arvo Pärt – composer |
* Singing – Estonian Song Festival – one of the largest amateur choral events in the world |
Art – Järi Arrak Attractions * Tallinn – one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe * Long established spas and health resorts * Cross country skiing Education * The oldest university – the University of Tartu was established in 1632 by the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. * There are a moderate number of other universities. Cuisine – influenced by the many nations that ruled the region over the centuries – Danes, Germans, Swedes, Poles and Russians. Marinated eel, blood sausage, black bread, sauerkraut stew with pork.
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