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The Russian-speaking majority in Narva often feels sidelined in national rhetoric and policies. Issues such as the efforts to rename streets associated with Soviet history and the banning of the annual Russian Victory Parade have sparked local controversies, reflecting broader feelings of neglect and alienation among Russian-speaking residents.
Political trust is limited, with voter turnout in Narva notably lower than in Estonia's capital, Tallinn. This disenfranchisement is drawing attention from both local populist movements and Russian state media, which continues to propagate narratives that resonate with those feeling overlooked by both the Estonian government and the European Union.