Although the majority of population did not support the Bolsheviks, their faith in the survival of national statehood was not high. People did not believe that the Republic of Estonia would be able to resist the attacks of the Red Army.
Ehkki suurem osa elanikkonnast ei pooldanud enamlasi, oli usk omariikluse püsimisse madal. Ei usutud, et Eesti Vabariik suudaks Punaarmee rünnakutele vastu seista.