What historic article was contained in the Tartu Peace Treaty signed between Soviet Russia and Estonia on 2 February 1920?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Soviet Russia voluntarily and for all time renounced all sovereign rights over the people and territory of Estonia
- Step 1: In Article II of the Treaty of Tartu, Soviet Russia recognized the independence and sovereignty of Estonia de jure. Step 2. The treaty explicitly stated that Russia 'voluntarily and forever renounces all sovereign rights possessed by Russia over the Estonian people and territory.' Answer: Soviet Russia voluntarily and for all time renounced all sovereign rights over the people and territory of Estonia. Why not the others: Estonia remained an independent sovereign state; the League did not govern Estonia; Russia actually paid Estonia 15 million gold rubles as its share of the imperial treasury.
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