Here's a breakdown of how Estonia defeated communism: 1. The Singing Revolution Beginning in the late 1980s, large groups of Estonians participated in mass demonstrations, rallying together to sing patriotic songs that had been previously banned by the Soviet regime.
These gatherings, including a huge song festival at Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds, were powerful expressions of national identity and a rejection of Soviet rule, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants – a significant portion of Estonia's population
This period of peaceful resistance, known as the "Singing Revolution," played a vital role in demonstrating the deep-seated desire for independence among the Estonian people.