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Picture Show: Medieval Streets and Soviet Scars in Tallinn, Estonia

Stalin's Ghost: Ruled by foreigners for most of its history, Estonia has been independent since 1991, but Soviet scars remain on its walls.

Will Etling
By Will EtlingOct 08, 2010
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GOOD's Will Etling recently went to Tallinn, Estonia. Here is a selection of photos from his series "Stalin's Ghost."

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