Dmitri Korobtsov

Tallinn

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
IT professional and freelance photographer. For mostof my life I’ve lived in Tallinn with some relatively short periods away (Several years in Tartu, one in Võru, and a couple of years in Arabia, in Yemen).

Although I was born in Kaliningrad (Königsberg), I have never spent more than three months in a row there – my parents moved to Estonia just before my first birthday.

I have a real passion for travel and photography: using every chance to spend all my vacations abroad – meeting new people, discovering new countries and taking pictures. At the same time I never stop exploring my hometown and its suburbs, one never knows where you can find new amazing locations.

Why Tallinn?
I have seen a lots of different cities and am always trying to compare. Of course, there are numerous places on Earth which may be better places for living. With warmer climates and more advanced infrastructure, without ever-blowing winds and other unexpected surprises like Baltics has to offer. At the same time I have never seriously thought about moving elsewhere.

Tallinn has every single thing I can’t imagine my life without: it is green, located by the sea and has its own fantastic atmosphere. And last but not least: I really love our Old Town, it resembles some beautiful gem with endless facets to me. The more you uncover, the more remains hidden. Every time you walk down its narrow streets it’s easy to find something new, some interesting details never seen before.

Where can you find me online?

My spots (19)

Aida St

Theater backstage in Old Town

"Aida St" in Tallinn's old town is very easy to miss. This is where you can find one of the most interesting (and curiously quiet) sights around here...

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Relaxing
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Theaters

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Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Sõõrikukohvik

Traditional Estonian breakfast

"Sõõrikukohvik" is one of the best places for having breakfast in Tallinn around. This cozy little cafe specialises in doughnuts, and it's really cheap!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Betapromenaad

Secret walkway by the sea

"Betapromenaad" in Tallinn is a temporary walkway along the seaside. It looks a bit weird at the moment, but I like it for walk near the center...

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Relaxing

By

Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Pikakari Beach

Hidden beach in Põhja-Tallinn

Pikakari is a small sandy beach on the very end of the Paljassaare peninsula. It's not well-known, and I love it for some nature hikes...

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Relaxing

By

Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Lillepi Park

Health track in Pirita

"Lillepi Park" in Tallinn is probably the best track in the city for roller-skating and cycling - and it's not that well-known, which is always a plus!

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Relaxing

By

Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Meat & Wine

Unbeatable lunch option

"Meat & Wine": probably my No. 1 location for having lunch in Tallinn's Old Town. Their offer is absolutely unbeatable. Try coming in groups of 4 or more!

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Restaurants

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Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Old Soviet Sculptures

Spot for history lovers

The "Old Soviet Sculptures" just behind the Maarjamäe palace in Pirita, Tallinn, are super-well hidden and the only ones of their kind in the country!

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Art & culture

By

Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

Culture Kilometer

Post-apocalyptic landscape

"Culture Kilometer" is a relatively short (2.5km), recently gentrified and pretty interesting walkway through the historical part of Tallinn's seaside...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

By

Dmitri

Korobtsov

Feb 9, 2025

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