sovjetike

Sovjetike is an Estonian adjective meaning "Soviet-related" or "Soviet-style." It describes things connected with the Soviet Union, its government and institutions, or the broader cultural and ideological sphere of the USSR. It derives from sovjet and the suffix -ike, forming an adjective meaning "pertaining to" or "like."

In usage, sovjetike appears mainly in historical, academic, and journalistic texts when referring to Soviet-era politics, economy, or culture—for example, sovjetike administration, sovjetike media, or sovjetike language policy.

Connotations vary; in neutral historical writing it's descriptive, while in post-Soviet discourse it may carry evaluative valence, ranging from neutral description to critical or nostalgic depending on context. The term is part of a broader vocabulary used in Estonian to describe the influence of the USSR and is often contrasted with terms for independence or Western influence.