"lynnsharpe's new Kohtla-Jarve Page" Kohtla-Jarve by lynnsharpe

While living in Tallinn, I made many trips to Kohtla-Jarve because the chemical plant I was managing was located here. Away from the European influences in Tallinn, this city remained locked in the past of Russian development of the chemical industry based on Shale Oil. No restaurants or motels for foreign visitors, only home folks. However, they were very friendly and welcomed visitors openly. It is really like going back into the past some 50 years as far as conveniences and stores are concerned. If you want to see how Estonia was during the days of Russian presence, here is the place to go. That is not to say they are not making progress for their citizens but at a much slower pace than Tallinn. At least that is my observation.