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Marcus Kolga

Marcus Kolga

An international award winning documentary filmmaker, communications and brand strategist, journalist and political activist, Marcus' work has appeared internationally in print, television, theatres and on the internet. His films “GULAG 113” and “Sinking The Gustloff” have been screened and broadcast in North America and Europe (in Canada they have been seen by nearly 3 million viewers). Marcus' firm, Liefa Communications is responsible for the development and design of many internationally acclaimed websites. Marcus founded and published his first North American newspaper (The Northern European circ. 50k) in 2000 and has since become expert on regional European and Russian issues with a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence on the state level as well as with NGO’s and other organizations. His commentary pieces have appeared in the international media including Canada's Globe and Mail.

Analysis, Estonia, News, Russia November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020

The Tale of Two Estonias

After years spent struggling to escape the stigma attached to being a former hostage of the Soviet State, Estonia has rightfully earned its status…

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Analysis, Estonia, History, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia June 15, 2020 June 15, 2020

Terror, Pain and Impunity: The Legacy of Nazi and Soviet Occupation of The Baltic States

An interview with The Jews in Latvia Museum Director, Ilja Lenskis Eighty years ago this month, as the world’s attention was focused on Nazi…

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Estonia, History, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia February 5, 2020 June 15, 2020

Interactive GULAG Timeline

 Design and Audio: Marcus Kolga for Liefa Communications.

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Analysis, Estonia August 27, 2019 August 27, 2019

The New Far-Right is Sinking Estonia’s International Reputation: Who is Responsible?

Over the past months, newspapers around the world have been filled with headlines that have negatively reflected a growing stream of problematic statements and…

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Culture, Estonia, Music August 26, 2018 January 8, 2019

Wolfredt & Seksound: The Captains of Baltic Indie

Outlawed in the Soviet era and largely ignored during the past 20 years, Estonia’s rock and roll, punk and indie scenes have driven cultural…

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Analysis, Denmark, Estonia, Feature, Finance, News, Russia August 7, 2018 August 7, 2018

Criminal Investigation into Danske Bank Laundering Case A Good First Step

The decision by Estonia’s prosecutor general to open a criminal investigation into an alleged €9 billion money laundering scheme through the former Estonian branch…

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Finnish Prosecutor: Pro-Kremlin Trolls Destroyed Journalist’s Life
Finland, News, The Kremlin's Voice June 13, 2018 June 15, 2018

Finnish Prosecutor: Pro-Kremlin Trolls Destroyed Journalist’s Life

A critically important court case about the limitations on free speech in Finland is unfolding in a Helsinki court this week. Jessikka Aro, a…

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Estonia, History, Viewpoint April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018

A New Fortress To Defend Estonian & Baltic History Against Kremlin Disinformation

It’s often difficult for the citizens of any nation to completely comprehend how their country is viewed and perceived by the international community, including…

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Analysis, Estonia, Feature, Latvia, Lithuania, News, Russia January 22, 2018 January 22, 2018

Why Is Estonia Falling Behind on Magnitsky Implementation?

Last week, Lithuania added 49 names to its Magnitsky list and the Latvian parliament is currently considering a resolution to adopt its own Magnitsky…

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Finland, Norway, Russia October 27, 2017 October 27, 2017

Kremlin Conducts Massive Arctic Nuclear War Games

Four ballistic missiles were launched by Russian forces on Wednesday in one of the largest Russian nuclear drills since in the post-Soviet era. All…

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