1993 Narva and Sillamäe autonomy referendum

None 1993 Narva and Sillamäe autonomy referendum Estonia 16–17 July 1993 The 1993 Narva and Sillamäe autonomy referendum was an unconstitutional referendum held on 16–17 July 1993 in Narva and Sillamäe in north-east Estonia, on whether to seek autonomy within the country. Background Narva is a city in north-east Estonia, with strong historical and ethnic ties to Russia.Upadhyay Archana 2017 Borderland Geopolitics in Estonia: The Case of "Narva" – the Russian Majority Enclave https://www.jstor.org/stable/48531360 World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues Kapur Surya Foundation 23 3 160–169 48531360 In 1993, ethnic Russians comprised about one third of Estonia's population of 1.6 million people.Tarm Michael 16 July 1993 Russians in Northeastern Estonia Vote on Autonomy Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/d312c4a807796cc4861aded9110e65d3 19 June 2021 Some Russian residents complained that planned Estonian laws would limit their political and civil rights. Results Voting took place from 16 to 17 July 1993, in Narva, Kohtla-Järve and Sillamäe.Simson Priit 19 July 2013 The little Russia that wanted to break away Voxeurop Tallinn https://voxeurop.eu/en/the-little-russia-that-wanted-to-break-away/ 19 June 2021 The Chancellor of Justice of Estonia declared the referendum unconstitutional.Efron Sonni 18 July 1993 Russia, Estonia Keep Eye on City's Autonomy Vote Los Angeles Times Narva https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-18-mn-14400-story.html 19 June 2021 In Narva, 97% voted in favour of autonomy on a turnout of 54%, and in Sillamäe 95% voted in favour from a turnout of 60%.Bridge Adrian 18 July 1993 Estonia's ethnic Russians reject Tallinn rule The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/estonia-s-ethnic-russians-reject-tallinn-rule-1485782.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/estonia-s-ethnic-russians-reject-tallinn-rule-1485782.html 2022-05-01 subscription live 19 June 2021 References Category:Referendums in Estonia Category:1993 referendums Category:Narva Category:Sillamäe Category:Kohtla-Järve