A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 page 20 relocate the bronze statue and its hastily execution are indicative of the lack of a clear and longterm vision of bridging the gap in memory and symbols between the communities, in particular with the Russian-speaking community. 81. Despite its small size, the Roma community in Estonia, as in most European countries, suffers from stigmatization and structural discrimination that manifests specifically in the realms of education, employment and cultural stereotypes. Although some efforts have been made by the Government, they have not been able to redress the vulnerable conditions faced by Roma residents. Apart from the provision of basic economic, social and cultural rights, authorities should focus on projects that target not only the community itself, but society as a whole. One of the main reasons for the marginalization of Roma citizens is intolerance and lack of acceptance by society at large, which can only be redressed through a national strategy that promotes cultural diversity and acceptance of multiculturalism and recognizes the historical role of the Roma community in Estonia as well as its tragic fate during the Second World War. 82. Estonia is currently witnessing an embryonic process that has been taking place in many other parts of Europe: the resurgence of racist crimes by extremist organizations, particularly neo-Nazi groups. If not curbed promptly by effective Government action, this problem will tend to become more widespread, particularly in view of the gradual arrival in Estonia of new waves of non-European migration. Effective action needs to focus both on stopping any form of incitement to racial, ethnic, national or religious hatred whilst criminally prosecuting any case of racist aggression. 83. These new migratory trends also raise more profound challenges for the country to overcome concerning the integration of racially, ethnically and religiously different minorities. Apart from the basic respect of the fundamental rights, broad efforts should be made to effectively integrate peoples bearing different traditions, ensuring respect for their culture, religion and customs. 84. The Special Rapporteur notes that Estonia, as the other Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history. The legacy of Soviet domination and occupation has left scars that have yet to be healed, profoundly affecting the dynamics of inter-community relations. The main challenge Estonia currently faces is to build a democratic, egalitarian and interactive multicultural society which takes into account both the need to reassert the continuity of its national identity, severely shaken and eroded by the occupation, whilst recognizing and respecting the rights of the minorities that arrived during and after the occupation. In order to overcome the identity tensions fostered by this process, Estonia will have to show political vision, legal vigilance and cultural creativity to develop a long-lasting sense of belonging and living together that bonds its different communities. In this process, two main principles should be followed: respect for the historical truth and non-discrimination of minorities. To fully implement this strategy, national and regional factors will be of key relevance as far as the Russian-speaking communities are concerned. The full respect of their rights – in terms of citizenship, language, culture and the eradication of any form of discrimination – is closely linked to their involvement and participation in the process of a new multicultural nation that is fully respected by all countries in the region.