Julius Kuperjanov Society

The society dates back to December 23, 1938, when the Kuperjanov Partisan Polgu Society was founded. During the Soviet occupation, several organizations related to Kuperjanov were established. In 1947, the Young Kuperjanov Association was founded, which from 1948 was called the Secret Kuperjanov Organization. In 1947, the organization Sons of Kuperjanov was also founded. From 1954 to 1957, the organization 'Kuperjanovians' also operated.[1]

On December 23, 2009, the Julius Kuperjanov Society was founded.[1]

The society awards two awards: the Julius Kuperjanov Memorial Medal and the Julius Kuperjanov Medal of Merit.[2]

In 2010, the Society established a commemorative medal for Lieutenant Kuperjanov, which are awarded to those citizens whose activities for the well-being of the indigenous people of Estonia have been transparently honest, purposeful and self-sacrificing.

To date, a total of 6 persons have been awarded the Medal of Lieutenant Kuperjanov:

• Julius Kuperjanov, posthumously
• Johannes Soodla, posthumously (hero of the Battle of Paju and founder of the Kuperjanov Society)
• Ülo Adamson (leader of the Kuperjanov organization during the Soviet Occupation, deported)
• Jüri Pertmann (leader of the Kuperjanov organization during the Soviet Occupation, deported)
• Villu Kibena (leader of the Kuperjanov organization during Soviet Occupation, deported)
• Artur Sirk, posthumously (Infamous soldier of the War of Independence, died due to suspicious circumstances).

Isamaa Ajaloovihik (English: The History Book of the Fatherland or Homeland History Booklet) has been published by the Julius Kuperjanov Society since 2011, it is published once a year.