Nikolai Ostashov
Spotter since 2013
About me
About me
I was born in a small industrial border town. My teenage hood was all about our crew, rap, basketball and our street stories. Then I moved to the South to study in Tartu University, where for 5 years I learned science and enjoyed the free student life.
When Estonia joined the EU, I made a move to Ireland, where I spent 2 years of my precious life pouring Guinness to people's glasses in the unforgettable small town of Clifden. Finally, in 2005, I settled down in Tallinn.
Now, apart from wandering around in the city, I work as entrepreneur/guide in the up-and-coming tourism business here and try to do my best in entertaining and hosting my guests.
Why Tallinn?
Tallinn has almost everything I need. It has people that are intelligent, modern, proud and wicked at the same time. It has sea, which gives me a sense of limitless perspective, an open scene and a fresh breeze. It has history, with Gothic medieval limestone walls and it has a relatively small size, so I can easily ride my bike everywhere...
My spots (17)
Hell Hunt
Probably the best pub in town
"Hell Hunt" is my go-to option when I just can't come up with any ideas of where to go for a drink or food in Tallinn. A chaotic, cheerful pub/restaurant.
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Nikolai
Ostashov
Hop Galerii
Strictly minimal
"Hop Galerii" Tallinn is a unique gallery unlike the others, as its non profit and deal with original art designs that you can't find elsewhere...
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Nikolai
Ostashov
Paavli Kaltsukas
City reuse center
"Paavli Kaltsukas" in Tallinn consists of several huge hangars full of clothes, furniture, toys, accessories... It's perfect for the treasure hunter in you!
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Nikolai
Ostashov
Sõprus Cinema
Not only indie movies
"Sõprus Cinema" is Tallinn's oldest. There you'll find modern Estonian as well as world art-house films and more. I just find it a pleasure visiting it.
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Nikolai
Ostashov
OKAPI
Local design spot
"OKAPI" in Tallinn is a glass studio/gallery store. Its heat is a hot glassblowing laboratory. There's a world of local artistry here, come have a look!
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Nikolai
Ostashov
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