politics
May 10, 2026
Estonian residents flock to border to watch Victory Day concert in Russia (VIDEO)
People in the Estonian city of Narva have flocked to the border to watch a Victory Day concert in Russia’s Ivangorod
TL;DR
- Estonian residents in Narva gathered to watch Victory Day celebrations in Ivangorod, Russia, across the river.
- Estonian authorities banned Victory Day celebrations, penalizing displays of Soviet or Russian symbols.
- Spectators expressed that Victory Day is a crucial holiday and the desire to honor heroes surpasses fear of punishment.
- A local tradition of lighting lanterns in greeting to Ivangorod residents was observed.
- A large screen was set up in Ivangorod for residents across the border to watch the event.
- Estonian police initiated at least 20 administrative cases for displaying banned symbols.
- Russian officials emphasized the importance of the concert being heard and seen on the Estonian side.