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24th Congress of the Communist Party of Soviet Union in Moscow; Baltic Chain Tour; Estonian Song Celebration in 1985 in Tallinn; celebrating the 70th anniversary of October Revolution; The Song of Freedom 1991 - these are just a few episodes from the archive-based documentary that follows Arnold Rüütel's activities during the period of 1971-1992. This era included the new wave of Russification policies, perestroika and Estonia regaining its independence. In order to stay alive and be successful during the times one had to be flexible and adaptable.

Director: Vahur Laiapea

Keywords: festive ceremony | ideology | patriotic speeches | adaptability | eloquency | flag ceremony | recollections about prewar times | Soviet time | statesmen and members of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union | Soviet pathos | View all »