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3 unusual facts about Paldiski


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The 2002 film Lilya 4-ever, set in an unnamed "former republic of the Soviet Union", was largely filmed in Paldiski.

Amandus Adamson (1855–1929), Estonian sculptor and painter; lived and worked in Paldiski

Salawat Yulayev

On October 2, 1775, hands and legs chained, Salawat and Yulay were sent on two carts under protection to the Baltic fortress Rogervik (nowadays the city of Paldiski in Estonia) for life.


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Sillamäe was the site for a chemical factory that produced fuel rods and nuclear materials for the Soviet nuclear power plants and weapon facilities, while Paldiski was home to a Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training centre.

Elektrichka

The Paldiski branch splits at Klooga, with a short branch going to a former popular beach resort Kloogaranna.

Ivan Dmitriyevich Borisov

On December 23 his squadron shut-down a Finnish aircraft, VL Kotka near Paldiski.

Lilleküla railway station

The station is served by all commuter trains heading to Keila, Paldiski, Riisipere and Kloogaranna.


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