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A small non-profitwith a clear purpose.
MTÜ Aabran is a non-profit association registered in Estonia on 13 October 2023. We organise Estonian language training for Russian-speaking people in Ida-Viru County, and we do it as volunteers.
Everyone who lives in Estonia should be able to take part in Estonian life, in Estonian.
Our mission is to make learning Estonian possible, affordable and pleasant for adults and families in Ida-Viru County, especially for people whose first language is Russian.
We do this by running small-group courses, conversation practice and exam preparation, and by working with local people who want to help: volunteers, employers, schools and community organisations.
We believe language learning works best when it is close to home, when groups are small enough for everyone to speak, and when mistakes are treated as part of the process.
Four simple values.
- i
Respect
Every learner brings a life, a language and a story. We start from there, never from what is "missing".
- ii
Patience
Adults learn at different speeds. Small groups mean nobody gets left behind or bored.
- iii
Practice
Grammar matters, but speaking matters more. Every session includes real conversation.
- iv
Openness
We are a public non-profit. Our register data and annual reports are open to anyone.
Our board.
Kristi Krilovs
Management board member since 13 October 2023
Ringo Krilovs
Management board member since 13 October 2023
Both board members serve without pay. Either board member may represent the association. You can reach them through info@aabran.org.
How we are funded and accountable.
As an Estonian non-profit association, we file an annual report with the e-Business Register every year. Anyone can read it.
Our work is funded by three sources:
- Course participation fees, kept as low as we can, to cover teachers and materials.
- Grants and earmarked project funding for specific training projects.
- Donations and support from people and organisations who believe in our mission.
Because we are a non-profit, we do not distribute profit to members or board members. Any surplus stays in the association and is used for future training.
Annual reports
Public- Financial year 2025
- Submitted 26 June 2026
- 13 Oct 2023 – 31 Dec 2024
- Submitted 19 June 2025
- Tax status
- No tax debt recorded
Questions about Aabran?
We're happy to explain how we work, how we use funds, or how to join.