Boris Yeltsin bas-relief

The Boris Yeltsin bas-relief is a bronze artwork mounted on a wall in Tallinn's Old Town with inscriptions in multiple languages. The piece sits near Nunne Street, where it faces pedestrians walking through this historic quarter.

The memorial was created to honor Yeltsin's support for Estonia's independence restoration during his presidency from 1991 to 1999. The inscriptions reflect the importance of this moment in Estonia's transition from Soviet rule to political autonomy.

The bas-relief stands as a physical expression of how Estonians acknowledge a pivotal moment in their relationship with Russia during a transformative period. Visitors walking past this memorial encounter a rare public monument that bridges two nations through personal recognition.

The memorial sits in the Old Town and is easy to reach for visitors exploring the historic city center. The multilingual inscriptions make it accessible for different groups of visitors who take time to read them.

The artwork was funded through donations from Estonian citizens, showing that the public valued this figure and his influence on national independence. This funding approach makes it an unusual memorial built through community contribution.

GPS coordinates: 59.43887,24.74092

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40