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Veljesto (or EYS "Veljesto", EYS Veljesto) is an association of Estonian university students, founded 24 February 1920 at Tartu in Estonia.

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History

The society was founded by students who left the Estonian Students' Society. Among its more famous members are August Annist, Oskar Loorits, Harri Moora, [1] Julius Mägiste, Ants Oras and Albert Kivikas.

Notable members

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References

  1. Juhani Püttsepp, 'Harri Moora hoolis Tartu ülikoolist, mitte akadeemikutiitlist Tallinnas, Postimees, 3 March 2000, http://arhiiv2.postimees.ee:8080/leht/00/03/03/tartu/uudised.htm#esimene.