Nahhimovi P.
(Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov, 1802-1855)
Famed 19th‑C Russian admiral, commander at the Siege of Sebastopol during the Crimean War. Soviet occupation renaming (1953-1990) of Erika.
Nikonovi J.
(Jevgeni Alexandrovich Nikonov, 1920-1941)
Russian marine who fought in the defence of Tallinn in 1941, and, wounded and caught but refusing to divulge any military information, burned alive by the Germans. Decorated as Hero of the Soviet Union, an honour he shared with Matrossov. Soviet occupation renaming (1951-1991) of Soo.
Suvorovi A.
(Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, 1729-1800)
One of Russia’s, and the world’s, finest generals: brilliant, charismatic, and a remarkable tactician. Never lost a battle, seriously wounded six times, more decorations than a Christmas tree, more titles than Amazon. Soviet occupation renaming (1950-1989) of Kaarli puiestee.
Tšaikovski P.
(Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1840-1893)
No introduction needed I hope. But interesting family history: his great-great-grandson’s younger brother’s daughter is Britney Spears. Soviet occupation renaming (1953-1995) of Randla.