Historical blog
205th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig Johann Knoop
This year marks the 205th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig Johann Knoop, a man whose name is inseparably linked with the history of Narva and its industrial rise.
180 Years Since the First Use of the Analytical Restoration Method at Narva Castle
In 2026, it marks 180 years since the first use of the analytical method of restoration at Narva Castle.
Where Does Narva’s Treasure Sleep?
On this Mother Tongue Day, we recall Narva’s legends and the man who recorded them — Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald. It was he who wrote down, “from the lips of the people,” two fascinating local tales — “The Daughter of a Narva Merchant” (Narva kaupmehe tütar) and “Where Narva’s Former Treasure Sleeps” (Kus Narva endine varandus magab).
Aleksandr Vladovski
Today we remember a man whose name may not be known to every resident of Narva, but whose buildings have been seen by almost everyone. It marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of architect and artist Alexander Vladovsky.
Elfrida Kochneva Ballet Studio
In September 1929, a private ballet studio opened in Narva under the direction of the talented ballerina Elfrida Kochneva (Purkin) (1899, Narva – 1985, Narva).
September 1 – Knowledge Day!
150 years ago, on September 1, 1875, a four-grade progymnasium (an educational institution equivalent to the first four grades of a gymnasium) was opened in Narva.
April 11 – International Pet Day
March 27 – World Theatre Day
The birth of Estonian theatre in Narva is considered to be the year 1874, when the premiere of the play “Artur and Anna” by Carl Jakobson took place in the city theatre, which was located in the Narva stock exchange building.
Memorial Day for the Victims of the March Deportation
This year marks 76 years since the crime against humanity committed by the Soviet occupation regime in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. In March 1949, more than 20,000 innocent Estonians were deported to Siberia in cattle wagons.
March 23 – World Meteorological Day
On this day in 1950, the World Meteorological Organization was established.
One of the oldest meteorological instruments is the weather vane.
March 14 – Native Language Day!
Native Language Day is a national commemorative day in Estonia and has been celebrated since 1996. But the history of the Estonian language began much earlier – back in the 16th century.
Spring 1944: Narva under fire
In the spring of 1944, World War II once again reached the territory of Estonia. In the first week of March, the Red Army launched a new large-scale offensive on Narva.