For some, the Estonian language is associated with a lot of rules - especially when compared to "rule-free" English. However, Estonian is also more pleasantly chaotic than often thought, and also goes through periods of innovation – just like "Khrushchyovkas" (Soviet-era apartment blocks - ed.) today. Experimentation, individuality and freedom could be the driving forces behind the use of the language, writes Lydia Risberg in a commentary that was originally published in Müürileht.