riigiarhivide
Riigiarhivide refers to the network of state archives in Estonia and, more generally, to the institutions responsible for preserving the records created by state institutions, local governments, and other public bodies. Their core task is to ensure the long-term preservation of records of permanent value and to provide access to them for citizens, researchers, and institutions.
The central element in the system is the national or state archives, which coordinates standards, methods, and
Activities commonly undertaken include appraisal (selecting records of enduring value), conservation and storage, descriptive work and
Riigiarhivide play a key role in safeguarding cultural heritage, enabling historical research, and promoting transparency and