Date and place of birth: 21 March 1962, Tallinn
Marital status: single
Education: International University Audentes, doctoral studies in international relations and European studies 2004–; University of Tartu, history, ethnography 1985; post-graduate studies 1985–1988; Tallinn Secondary School No. 10 1980 
Career: 11th Riigikogu 2007–; 10th Riigikogu 2004-2007; Jaan Tõnisson Institute, Scientific Director, 2003-2004; 7th, 8th and 9th Riigikogu 1992–2003; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, head of department 1991–1992; Estonian Open-Air Museum, Scientific Director 1988-1991
Party affiliation: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1990–
Membership in representative bodies: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Riigikogu, 1992–; Tallinn City Council 1993–1999
Social activities: member of the 2007 Darfur mission of the United Nations Human Rights Council; member, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance since 1998; member of the Board of Governors, Estonian Academy of Arts; member, Estonian Reserve Officers Assoc. and Toompea division of the Estonian Defence League, military rank: lieutenant
Awards: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th class 2001
Creative activities: Eesti ajalugu. VI. Vabadussõjast taasiseseisvumiseni (History of Estonia. VI. From the War of Independence to Independence Regained) (co-author) 2005; contributions to the Estonian Encyclopedia, publications in the Estonian and foreign press
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