Estonian Independence Day

Tallinn, EstoniaDramatic events in August 1991, when the Soviet Union attempted a coup, led to the restoration of independence of the three Baltic states.

On 20 August 1991, the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR decided to restore Estonia’s independence on the basis of the principle of historical continuity of Estonian statehood.

The Supreme Council of the Estonian SSR decided on the independence of Estonia and on the establishment of the Constitutional Assembly to draft the Basic Law of Estonia.

The most significant events on August 20 will be the laying of wreaths at the monuments of Independence Day and a concert.