• Language level required:
• Location: Tallinna Rahvaülikooli Vanalinna maja, Vene tn 6
• Time: 07.11.2026 kell 12:00 - 14:30
• Format: Citizen Academy
• Organizer: MTÜ Ida-Viru Noorteakadeemia

Do you know what to do if you suspect that your rights have been infringed? Who should you turn to if you run into difficulties when dealing with a public authority? How should you act in the event of a workplace or business dispute, or any other complex everyday situation? What are your rights and what are your obligations?

On 7 November, the Citizens’ Academy will hold a meeting in Tallinn entitled ‘Rights and Responsibilities in Everyday Life’, centred around a practical simulation game. We will split into groups and resolve situations based on real-life scenarios. We’ll discuss possible solutions, make decisions and see where and to whom we can turn with various problems. Examples include, amongst other things, dealing with local authorities and government agencies, as well as situations arising in working life or in private enterprise.

Mihhail Jakovlev, Integration Manager at the Tallinn Migration Centre, and communications expert Ivan Lavrentjev – who previously worked at the Tallinn City Office (2021–2024) and served as Mayor of Pirita District (2025) – will share their experiences and knowledge with participants.

You can look forward to two hours of practical discussion, problem-solving and new insights that you can apply in real life. The working language is Russian.

📍Tallinn Folk High School’s Old Town building, 6 Vene Street, room on the 3rd floor
🗓 Saturday, 7 November 2026
🕛 12:00–14:30

The session will last approximately 2.5 hours and includes a coffee break. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited and advance registration is required.

The programme is being implemented by the Ida-Viru Youth Academy on behalf of the Integration Foundation.

The event is funded as part of project No. 2021-2027.4.07.23-0006, ‘Activities to support the learning of the Estonian language and civic education’, supported by the European Social Fund+.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18012?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: Maardu Vaba Aja Keskus, Keemikute 12b
• Time: 18.10.2026 kell 12:00 - 14:30
• Format: Citizen Academy
• Organizer: MTÜ Ida-Viru Noorteakadeemia

What holds our state and society together? Is the Constitution primarily a document intended for lawyers, or is it a common agreement that affects our rights, freedoms and responsibilities every day?

This year marks 35 years since the restoration of Estonia’s independence. This is a good opportunity to look back at the formation of the Estonian state, but also to discuss the values that hold our society together today. What do freedom, democracy, human dignity and the rule of law mean to us? What role do national symbols and commemorative days play? Can people with different native languages and cultural backgrounds share a common understanding of Estonia’s fundamental values?

These topics will be discussed together with the participants by:
- Eduard Odinets – Chair of the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (2022–2023) and Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee (2023–2024)
- Vladimir Arhipov – Member of the Riigikogu and Mayor of Maardu (1995–1996 / 2016–2024)

The meeting will take the form of an open discussion, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions, share their experiences and discuss what the Constitution of Estonia and our shared values actually mean in everyday life. The meeting will be held in Russian.

The meeting is intended for adults whose native language is not Estonian, who have been legally residing in Estonia for more than five years and would like to better understand their rights and opportunities.

🕛 Sunday, 18 October 2026, 12:00–14:30
📍 Maardu Leisure Centre, Keemikute 12b

The meeting will last approximately 2.5 hours and will include a coffee break. Participation is free of charge, but the number of places is limited and advance registration is required.

The programme is run by the Ida-Viru Youth Academy on behalf of the Integration Foundation. The event is funded within the framework of project No. 2021-2027.4.07.23-0006, “Activities Supporting the Teaching of Estonian and Civic Education”, supported by the European Social Fund+.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18011?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: online
• Time: 29.09.2026 kell 15:00 - 16:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18005?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: online
• Time: 29.09.2026 kell 13:00 - 14:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18006?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: online
• Time: 29.09.2026 kell 09:00 - 10:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18004?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: Linda 2, Eesti keele maja
• Time: 28.09.2026 kell 15:00 - 16:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18003?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: online
• Time: 28.09.2026 kell 11:00 - 12:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18002?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required:
• Location: online
• Time: 28.09.2026 kell 09:00 - 10:00
• Format: Peer-to-peer counseling
• Organizer: Narva eesti keele maja

Peer-to-peer counseling is a free service that supports Estonian language learners and people adapting to life in Estonia in building motivation, confidence, and clarity.

JOIN PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING IF YOU:
• are experiencing a loss of motivation, uncertainty, or stress related to language learning or adaptation;
• need a supportive and understanding conversation with someone who has had a similar experience;
• feel fear, tension, or a language barrier when speaking Estonian;
• find it difficult to stay focused, study consistently, or feel disappointed in your language-learning results;
• have experienced setbacks or negative emotions during the learning process;
• have recently moved to Estonia and need support in adapting and clarifying your next steps.

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/18001?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

• Language level required: A2+
• Location: Zoom
• Time: 05.12.2026 09:00 - 06.12.2026 17:00
• Format: Training
• Organizer: Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ

NB! It is required to have an A2 level of Estonian language proficiency (for example, successful completion of an A2-level course, an A2 level exam certificate, or a test result corresponding to A2 level). The training is conducted in Estonian.

The training is intended for adults from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, i.e. persons whose native language is not Estonian and who have been residing in Estonia for more than five years.

The aim of the training is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge to successfully pass the citizenship exam, which is a mandatory for applying for Estonian citizenship, in addition to passing the B1-level language exam. The training consists of 18 academic hours.
Training teacher – Pavel Naidjonov

A certificate will beissued on the condition that at least 14 academic hours of the training have been completed and the practice exam has been successfully passed.
Additional information: Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ, Janus Paurman - januspaurman@gmail.com, tel 5660 4379.

Important! The training can only be taken once.
The trainings are carried out with the support of the European Union’s Cohesion and Internal Security Policy Funds for 2021–2027 and within the framework of project No. 2021-2027.4.07.23-0006, based on the directive of the Minister of Culture dated 15.03.2023, No. 80, “Conditions for granting support for the implementation of activities supporting integration, including adaptation, in Estonian society.”

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/16112?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus