Journal of Baltic Studies
Volume 39, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 39-56

History and memory in the 'return' of the descendents of Latvian and Estonian refugees to the baltic: A survey (Article)

Skerrett D.M.
  • a School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Queensland, QLD 4072, Australia

Abstract

A survey was conducted of a number of younger generation members of Estonian and Latvian émigré communities (11 and 16 subjects, respectively) who had 'returned' to the ancestral homeland, to determine the reasons for their decision. A detailed questionnaire was provided for the respondents. Attempts were made to ascertain the subjects' level of 'Latvianness' or 'Estonianness' and their emotional commitment to their new-found homeland. While the small sample may not provide definitive answers, the study gives richly suggestive insights into the thought processes and motivations of these young Baltic people.

Author Keywords

Exile memory Estonia Diaspora Latvia trauma

Index Keywords

[No Keywords available]
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-49549112968&doi=10.1080%2f01629770801908721&partnerID=40&md5=44a88a34163323d1567be3a074173da2
DOI: 10.1080/01629770801908721
ISSN: 01629778
Original Language: English