THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE USSR AND ESTONIA: ECONOMIC ASPECT
Abstract
This article analyzes the economic reasons
for the agreement for mutual aid assignment between
the Soviet Union and Estonia at the beginning
of World War II. The article covers the main features of
the economic situation in Europe at the end of the 1930-
s, which motivated the Baltic republics to start looking
for new markets and new partners. The conclusion of
the business volume treaty and the confi dential protocol
helped to fourfold the turnover between the USSR and
Estonia, which was fi rst and foremost very profi table for
the Estonian side.
for the agreement for mutual aid assignment between
the Soviet Union and Estonia at the beginning
of World War II. The article covers the main features of
the economic situation in Europe at the end of the 1930-
s, which motivated the Baltic republics to start looking
for new markets and new partners. The conclusion of
the business volume treaty and the confi dential protocol
helped to fourfold the turnover between the USSR and
Estonia, which was fi rst and foremost very profi table for
the Estonian side.
About the Author
Ксения Мельникова
Московский государственный лингвистический университет
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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