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Veljesto

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Veljesto
FoundedFebruary 24, 1920; 104 years ago (1920-02-24)
Tartu, Estonia
TypeStudent society
AffiliationUnion of Student Societies
StatusActive
ScopeInternational
Motto"Through true SPIRITUALITY to BROTHERHOOD, through them both to FREEDOM!"
HeadquartersGildi 3-10
Tartu 51007
Estonia
Websitewww.veljesto.ee

Estonia Student Society Veljesto (EÜS Veljesto or EYS Veljesto) is an association of Estonian university students. It was founded on February 24, 1920, at Tartu, Estonia.

History

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The Estonia Student Society Veljeston was founded on February 24, 1920 in Tartu, Estonia.[1] Its founders were students who left the Estonian Students' Society.

Under Soviet Union occupation, the society closed on July 31, 1940.[1] Members who escaped to Sweden reformed the society in Stockholm on May 13, 1957.[1] Groups also formed in the United States and Toronto, Canada.[1]

It was reformed in Estonia on February 24, 1989.[1] It was approved as a student organization by the University of Tartu in May 1989.[1]

Symbols

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Vljesto's motto is "Through true SPIRITUALITY to BROTHERHOOD, through them both to FREEDOM!"[1]

Notable members

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Ajalugu (History)". EYS Veljesto. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
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