Tallinn's 'Wagon of Tears' installation recounts story of deportees

In remembrance of the 85th anniversary of the June deportations, the Institute of Human Rights has unveiled a memorial installation titled "The Wagon of Tears" and an accompanying exhibition in Tallinn. Located in front of the Tallinn Maritime Culture Center, these installations serve as a poignant reminder of the victims of the 1941 deportations and their fate.

Aet Kukk, the executive director of the Institute of Human Rights, stated that "The Wagon of Tears" has been a recurring feature in Tallinn's public spaces since 2013. Its purpose is to preserve the memory of the June deportations and offer the public a more direct encounter with this historical tragedy. The installation aims to ensure that the experiences of those deported are not forgotten and that future generations understand the impact of these events.

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We have brought "The Wagon of Tears" to Tallinn's public space since 2013 to keep the memory of the June deportations alive and give people the opportunity to engage more directly with this historical tragedy.