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International Museum for The Victims of Communism

International Museum for The Victims of Communism

The first global institution examining the crimes of communism through objective, fact-based research.

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About the project

The International Museum for The Victims of Communism is the first global institution to be developed and built with a focus on examining the international crimes of communism through objective, fact-based research. The International Museum for the Victims of Communism and Research Centre of Communist Crimes is to be established in...

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History of Patarei

Peter the Great’s Naval Fortress, which is known as Patarei Prison, is one of the most prominent symbols of Soviet political terror for people in Estonia. At the same time, it is a monumental site of memory of international importance that helps to understand and make sense of the hostility...

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International coalition

The project is supported by international leaders and organisations in various fields. "Remembering our past is important to understanding the threats of 21st century totalitarian ideologies. Freedom, peace and democracy depend on historical memory. Understanding how totalitarian systems of the past operated, helps secure us against the repressive, extremist and violent...

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Global support
The project is supported by global leaders and organizations
"Estonians are well aware of the legacy of Soviet and Nazi totalitarianism. Redeveloping Patarei prison complex into a place of reflection, research and education will help ensure global citizens are informed of the historical injustices committed. Through learning from the past, we can ensure that freedom and democracy are valued and protected by future generations."
Hon. John McKay, P.C.
Member of Parliament of Canada
"This new museum and research center has the potential to make a significant contribution to Estonian society and the world. I congratulate you on this endeavor."
Senator Charles E. Grassley
United States Senate
"I wish to extend my support and congratulate the Government of Estonia for its idea to develop a new international museum and research centre in Tallinn, Estonia to investigate and raise awareness of the crimes of Communism in The Baltic States, Europe and around the world."
Senator A. Raynell Andreychuk
Senate of Canada
Latest news
THE DEVIL DOES NOT HAVE A SHADOW …

THE DEVIL DOES NOT HAVE A SHADOW …

… is the title of a novel by Hilja Rüütli (1921-2009) and Helmut Tarand, describing the sufferings in the KGB…

Paul Goble: Five Lessons for Today from the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Paul Goble: Five Lessons for Today from the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

The speech was written by Paul Goble for the internation conference Utopia unachieved despite millions victimised? Communist crimes and European memory…

Toomas Hiio: Grim spectre of Karl Marx’s teaching

Toomas Hiio: Grim spectre of Karl Marx’s teaching

The article was published on 29.05.2018 in the The Baltic Times.  Toomas Hiio, Research Director of the Estonian Institute of Historical…

Participation of the European Commission’s leader in Marx’s birthday party is ignorance of victims of communism.

Participation of the European Commission’s leader in Marx’s birthday party is ignorance of victims of communism.

PRESS RELEASE / STATEMENT May 5, 2018 Estonian Institute of  Historical Memory: Participation of the European Commission’s leader in Marx’s…

Marcus Kolga: A new fortress to defend Estonian & Baltic history against Kremlin disinformation

Marcus Kolga: A new fortress to defend Estonian & Baltic history against Kremlin disinformation

By Marcus Kolga The article was originally published in UpNorth on 4 April 2018.   It’s often difficult for the…

Renown opinion leaders to the Estonian government: We support the Museum of Communist Crimes in Patarei

Renown opinion leaders to the Estonian government: We support the Museum of Communist Crimes in Patarei

PRESS RELEASE March 21, 2018 Renown opinion leaders in different fields appealed to the Estonian government to create opportunities for…

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Suur-Ameerika 12, 10119 Tallinn, Estonia
+372 664 5039
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The International Museum for The Victims of Communism in Tallinn is the first global institution to be developed and built with a focus on examining the international crimes of communism through objective, fact-based research.

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  • THE DEVIL DOES NOT HAVE A SHADOW …
  • Paul Goble: Five Lessons for Today from the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
  • Toomas Hiio: Grim spectre of Karl Marx’s teaching
  • Participation of the European Commission’s leader in Marx’s birthday party is ignorance of victims of communism.
  • Marcus Kolga: A new fortress to defend Estonian & Baltic history against Kremlin disinformation