![]() During the Christmas days, the Narva border guards became more active, paying special attention to the mysterious "prohibited symbols." On December 24, a Lithuanian citizen had items in their luggage that violated local regulations. After a brief conversation, the individual voluntarily handed over the items and continued on their way. On December 26, the situation repeated itself: two Romanians arriving in Estonia also parted ways with baggage that didn’t conform to the law. Later that same day, a Russian citizen faced a similar fate, voluntarily surrendering "prohibited" items and continuing their journey. All of these border incidents clearly highlight that in Estonia, "prohibited symbols" refer to those associated with Russia and the Soviet Union. The country's laws strictly forbid any symbols that recall the Soviet past or support Russian ideologies. Consequently, any items featuring imagery related to the USSR or modern Russia easily fall under this ban, which was the reason for the confiscation of luggage from the travelers. Additionally, as part of a government decision, full customs checks are conducted at Estonian-Russian border crossings to prevent sanctioned goods from entering Estonia. This means that for passengers crossing the border on foot, the procedure includes not only luggage inspection but also a check of the individuals themselves. | |
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