Estonian Statue of Liberty

Cooperation agreement for the erection of statue of liberty of the War of Independence was concluded Tallinn, February 14th 2008 – the Mayor of Tallinn, Mr. Edgar Savisaar, and the Minister of Defence, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo, today signed a cooperation agreement for the erection of statue of liberty of the War of Independence.

The objective of the agreement is to assure timely completion of the statue of liberty of the War of Independence simultaneously with general reconstruction of the Liberty Square.

According to Mr. Savisaar, today’s agreement serves as a good example of cooperation between the town and the state. "We do hope that the state will contribute to turning the Liberty Square into a representative town square in every possible way," Mr. Savisaar said. "We must cooperate to make the Liberty Square into a statuesque heart of both the town and the state.

"I am glad about both our former cooperation and the agreement signed today," said the Minister of Defence, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo. "The support of the inhabitants of Tallinn and City Government to the erection of the statue of liberty of the War of Independence is important to allow the joint unveiling of a monument worthy of both the heroes of the War of Independence and those having stood for Estonia’s freedom during different times as a dignified closure of the year of anniversary of our country here, on the slopes of Harjumägi."

The reconstruction of Liberty Square is to begin in spring ; simultaneously, preparations will be made to erect the statue of liberty of the War of Independence on the slopes of Harjumägi. According to the plans, the statue of liberty of the War of Independence is to be completed by November 28th, commemorating the passing of 90 years since the beginning of the War of Independence.

Approximately 5,000 people both from Estonia and abroad have donated for the erection of the statue of liberty of the War of Independence. Approximately 619,434.32 kroons have been collected to the bank account of the Monument of Liberty Foundation.