Paidra
Paidra is a village in Võru Parish, Võru County in southeastern Estonia. It's located about 13 km (8 mi) northeast of the town of Võru, by the Võru–Räpina road (nr 65). The Võhandu River passes through Paidra. There's also a lake situated on the eastern side of the village. Paidra has an area of 5.8 km2 and a population of 42 (as of 31 May 2010).[1]
Paidra | |
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  Paidra Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 57°54′59″N 27°10′49″E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Võru County |
| Municipality | Võru Parish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) |
| Population (31.05.2010[1]) | |
| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi) |
August Sabbe (1909–1978), who is considered the last surviving Estonian Forest Brother, was born and lived in Paidra by the Võhandu River. Later he also lived in a bunker there in Paidra where he was ambushed and killed at the age of 69.
Memorial stone to August Sabbe on his deathplace.
References
- "Lasva valla arengukava 2012-2020+" (in Estonian). Lasva vald. p. 14. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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