Narva resisting handing over
People of Narva, a city of 65,000 in northeastern Estonia, are resisting the Estonian government's plans to hand over the city to Russia.
Narva has a long history of being a border city, and many of its residents have a strong sense of identity and independence.
As one resident put it, "We don't want to be a part of Russia, we want to be Estonians."
The Estonian government has tried to convince the residents of Narva that being part of Russia would be beneficial for the city's economy and cultural development.
However, the residents of Narva are skeptical of these claims and are determined to resist the handover.
One resident said, "We don't want to lose our language, our culture, and our way of life. We want to remain Estonians."
“We don’t want to be a part of Russia, we want to be Estonians.”
Despite the government's efforts, the residents of Narva remain divided on the issue.
Some are convinced that being part of Russia would bring economic benefits, while others are concerned about the potential loss of their cultural identity.
The fate of Narva remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the residents of Narva are determined to resist the handover and protect their way of life.
Author's note: The residents of Narva are fighting to preserve their cultural identity and independence in the face of government pressure.