General information
I believe I have enough strength and experience to stand for the implementation of the programmatic standpoints of the Reform Party. I will certainly stand for the developing and preserving of national culture, as well as for the developments in regional policy in order to create a living environment where human dignity prevails.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
3869
Date of birth:
02.06.1943
Place of birth:
in Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Education:
Rakvere Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1961;
University of Tartu, Russian philology 1961–1964;
Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, library science and bibliography 1973;
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (equivalent of PhD) 1979
University of Tartu, Russian philology 1961–1964;
Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, library science and bibliography 1973;
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences (equivalent of PhD) 1979
Career:
National Library of Estonia, Senior Bibliographer, Head Bibliographer, Scientific Director, Director 1973–1984, Director General 1984–1997;
Tallinn University, lecturer 1976–1996, Associate Professor 1981;
Mayor of Tallinn 1997–1999;
Mayor of Võru 2004–2007
Tallinn University, lecturer 1976–1996, Associate Professor 1981;
Mayor of Tallinn 1997–1999;
Mayor of Võru 2004–2007
Party affiliation:
Estonian Coalition Party 1997–1999;
Estonian Reform Party 1999–
Estonian Reform Party 1999–
Membership in representative bodies:
9th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee), 11th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu 2015 and 2019;
14th Riigikogu 2021–;
Tallinn City Council 1996–1997, 2013–2015, 2017–;
also elected to Võru City Council in 2005 and 2009
14th Riigikogu 2021–;
Tallinn City Council 1996–1997, 2013–2015, 2017–;
also elected to Võru City Council in 2005 and 2009
Awards:
Order of the White Star, 4th Class 2003;
Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit 1998;
Cross for Special Services of the Estonian Defence League
Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit 1998;
Cross for Special Services of the Estonian Defence League
Other activities:
Tallinn St. Mary’s Cathedral Congregation, Member of the Council;
published memoir Elu paralleelmaailmades. Meenutusi Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu saamisloost 1982–1997 (Life in Parallel Worlds. The Story of the Building of the National Library of Estonia 1982–1997) 2013, numerous scientific articles and other publications
published memoir Elu paralleelmaailmades. Meenutusi Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu saamisloost 1982–1997 (Life in Parallel Worlds. The Story of the Building of the National Library of Estonia 1982–1997) 2013, numerous scientific articles and other publications
Hobbies:
politics, literature, fine arts, travelling, cooking