[[narva:methode|{{:logbuch:flag:deutschland.png?direct&30|Deutsch}}]]
[[narva:gb:methode|{{:logbuch:flag:flag_of_the_united_kingdom.svg.png?direct&60|English}}]]
[[narva:ru:methode|{{:logbuch:flag:russland.png?direct&30|Русский}}]]
[[narva:ee:methode|{{:logbuch:flag:flag_of_estonia.svg.png?direct&30|Eesti}}]]

==== Backstage: How the Voices Were Created ====

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===== 1. Aim and Framework =====
The voices of **Narva** are not interviews but **fictional condensations of real conversations, attitudes, and tensions**.  
They were created on the basis of publicly available sources about the history, society, and present of Estonia –  
especially concerning the tensions between the Estonian- and Russian-speaking populations.

The goal is to make **empathy and polyphony** perceptible – without claiming documentary precision.

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===== 2. Research and Source Material =====

**A. Types of Sources**
  * **News outlets** (ERR News, Euractiv, NZZ, France24) → current political and social developments  
  * **Academic publications** (University of Tartu, OSCE, ResearchGate, FPRI) → analyses of language, identity, integration  
  * **Eyewitness accounts & online forums** → linguistic nuances and lived everyday realities

**B. Time Frame**
Material from **2022–2025**, focusing on:
  * The language reform in the Estonian education system  
  * Labor migration of young adults  
  * The relationship between Narva and Tallinn, and experiences of the border  
  * Perceptions of the border with Russia

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===== 3. The Process of Condensation =====

1. **Extraction:**  
   Relevant quotes, terms, and situations were taken from multiple sources.

2. **Combination:**  
   Similar statements by different people or media were **merged into a fictional composite figure**,  
   representing typical attitudes rather than individuals.

3. **Linguistic Shaping:**  
   Vocabulary and rhythm were adjusted to sound **authentic but not documentary**.

4. **Context Check:**  
   Each scene was – as far as possible – **reviewed in dialogue with factual information and voices from Narva/Estonia**,  
   to achieve a balanced depiction.

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===== 4. The Backgrounds as a Second Layer =====
Beneath each dialogue lies an **optional layer: the background**.  
It links brief contextual notes (data, tendencies, terminology) with interpretive reflection  
and forms the transition between **research** and **artistic condensation**.  
This allows readers to trace **where the tone of a voice originates** without breaking the flow of reading.  
Each section also includes a list of publicly accessible **sources from the resonance field of the respective voice**.

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===== 5. Ethics and Responsibility =====
The dialogues respect the **dignity of real persons and communities**.  
They avoid labeling, irony, or accusations.  
The fiction serves **understanding, not judgment** – seeking **resonance between factual and felt truth**.

No sentence in the dialogues is a literal quote –  
but perhaps each one could have been **said like this**, in a certain situation.

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===== 6. Disclaimer =====
**“These texts are artistic interpretations of real-world themes.  
They are based on publicly available research but do not constitute journalistic or scientific statements.  
Persons and situations are fictionalized – inspired by reality, yet not identical with it.”**

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[[narva:gb:start|Introduction]] | 
[[narva:gb:stimmen_uebersicht|The 11 Voices]] |
[[narva:gb:kooperation_mit_ki|On Working with AI]]
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