T. Orlova, Dr. habil. (History), Professor
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/1728-2640.2021.149.10
ESTONIA WITHIN THE CRISES OF LATE 20th – EARLY 21st CC.: A HISTORIAN’S VIEW
A review of steps taken by the Estonian Republic at the path of managing the crises of the late 1980s – early 1990s, as well as the global financial and economic crisis of 2008 р. and the coronacrisis of 2020. Lacking traditional resources, crises were regarded as windows of opportunity. Such opportunities were determined by the core trends of global progress from industrial to post-industrial society. Emphasized is the importance of the specifics of Estonian mentality to modernization, particularly, the capacities of self-organization and creativity. Displayed is Estonia’s success in transformation into an information society as a response to the challenge of the crises. European integration of Tallinn played an important part in overcoming the events of crises and subsequent successful development. The Baltic country’s experience is important to Ukraine that enjoys its powerful support and assistance.
Key words: Estonia, crisis, modernization, European integration, digitalization, “soft power”.
Submitted: 26.01.2021
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