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Baltic Assembly Prize For Literature, The Arts And Science
The Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature, the Arts and Science is an award given annually by the Baltic Assembly for achievements in three categories: literature, art and science. The prize is an annual award given to a citizen of Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania "for outstanding achievements" in three categories: literature, art and science. It was awarded for the first time in 1994 and consists of a statuette, a diploma and a sum of money, presently (2016) 5,000 euro. It is awarded during the formal session of the assembly. A joint jury consisting of three persons per prize make the decision on whom to award the prize. The purpose of the award is according to the Baltic Assembly to "demonstrate the common interests of the countries in this region in upholding of their national identity and self-esteem; create an opportunity to learn about the achievements of the neighbouring countries; maintain a continuous interest among the people in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania about development ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Flickr ( ; ) is an American image hosting service, image hosting and Online video platform, video hosting service, as well as an online community, founded in Canada and headquartered in the United States. It was created by Ludicorp in 2004 and was a popular way for amateur and professional photographers to host high-resolution photos. It has changed ownership several times and has been owned by SmugMug since April 20, 2018. Flickr had a total of 112 million registered members and more than 3.5 million new images uploaded daily. On August 5, 2011, the site reported that it was hosting more than 6 billion images. Photos and videos can be accessed from Flickr without the need to register an account, but an account must be made to upload content to the site. Registering an account also allows users to create a profile page containing photos and videos that the user has uploaded and also grants the ability to add another Flickr user as a contact. For mobile users, Flickr has off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Ikstena
Nora Ikstena (born 15 October 1969) is a Latvian writer and cultural manager. She was born in Riga and studied philology and English language and literature at the University of Latvia. After a subsequent period of residence in New York City for further studies, she returned home and worked to establish the Latvian Literature Centre. Her debut novel ''Celebration of Life'' appeared in 1998, and she has written more than twenty books since, several novels, short story collections, biographies and essays. Her recent novel ''Soviet Milk'' ( lv, Mātes piens, 2015) was translated into English and published in 2018 by Peirene Press in London. The launch took place on March 7 in the English-language bookstore Robert's Books in Riga. She also represented Latvia at the London Book Fair in 2018 as a featured author and was officially invited to be a participant of the Library of Congress National Book Festival of Washington D.C. in 2016. The book ''Soviet Milk'' has been licensed for 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leelo Tungal
Leelo Tungal (born 22 June 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist. Life and career Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine ''Hea Laps'', and worked as its editor-in-chief until January 2019. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages. Personal Leelo Tungal was married to composer Raimo Kangro; their children are writer Maarja Kangro, artist and cultural critic Anna-Magdaleena Kangro. Poetry (a selection) * 1966 (Peewits weirdly complained) * 1974 (Blooming chasm) * 1979 * 1979 (A book and a birch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundega Repše
Gundega Repše (born 13 January 1960, Riga) is a Latvia Latvia ( or ; lv, Latvija ; ltg, Latveja; liv, Leţmō), officially the Republic of Latvia ( lv, Latvijas Republika, links=no, ltg, Latvejas Republika, links=no, liv, Leţmō Vabāmō, links=no), is a country in the Baltic region of ...n writer. She received the Annual Latvian Literature Award in 2000 for her novel ''Thumbelina'' (''Īkstīte''). In 2018, Repše was awarded the Baltic Assembly Literature Award. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Repse, Gundega 1960 births Living people 20th-century Latvian women writers 21st-century Latvian women writers Latvian women novelists 20th-century novelists 21st-century novelists Writers from Riga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladas Braziūnas
Vladas is a Lithuanian given name. Notable people with the name include: *Vladas Česiūnas *Vladas Drėma *Vladas Mikėnas *Vladas Mironas *Vladas Petronaitis *Vladas Tučkus *Vladas Zajanckauskas *Vladas Žulkus See also *Vlada Vlada is a Slavic given name, derived from the word ''vlada'' meaning "rule". It is a masculine name in Serbia and feminine name in Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria and Russia. It may refer to: *Vlada Avramov (born 1979), Serbian footballer * ... {{given name Lithuanian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigitas Parulskis
Sigitas Parulskis (born February 10, 1965 in Obeliai, Rokiškis) is a Lithuanian poet, essayist, playwright and reviewer. In 1990 he graduated from Vilnius University, where he studied Lithuanian language and literature. He has written for notable journals and newspapers in Lithuania (''Literatūra ir menas'', ''Lietuvos aidas'', ''Lietuvos rytas'', ''Šiaurės Atėnai''). In addition to his writing, Parulskis lectures in creative writing at Vilnius University and writes articles for various newspapers, journals and internet websites. Writing career Parulskis has published 16 works including essays and poetry collections, plays, one novel and two screenplays. He is well-known for his ironic, sharp, critical and sometimes provocative writing style. He has published many short stories on the websitwww.balsas.lt They were collected as a book named ''Sraigė su beisbolo lazda'', which got nominated as Best Adult Book in 2007. His works are translated into Russian, English, Latvian, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Māris Bērziņš
Māris Bērziņš (born 1962) is a Latvian writer and playwright. Māris Bērziņš has a professional background as a civil servant The civil service is a collective term for a sector of government composed mainly of career civil servants hired on professional merit rather than appointed or elected, whose institutional tenure typically survives transitions of political leaders ... and his first book was published in 2003. He has written short stories and novels. In 2015, he was awarded the Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature. References 1962 births Living people 21st-century Latvian writers University of Latvia alumni {{Latvia-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peeter Sauter
Peeter Sauter (born March 11, 1962, in Tallinn) is an Estonian author, translator and former actor. Literature In 1980, Sauter enrolled in the Tallinn State Conservatory (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), studying acting under course instructor Mikk Mikiver, graduating in 1984. Among his graduating classmates were Rita Rätsepp, Margus Tabor, Kiiri Tamm, Gita Ränk, Toomas Urb, and Terje Pennie. He also studied drama at the Liverpool John Moores University in Liverpool, United Kingdom. From 1984 until 1985, he was a stage actor at the Ugala theatre in Viljandi. Sauter made his literary debut in 1988 in the Estonian magazine ''Vikerkaar'' (''Rainbow''). He sent in a brief prose piece for one-time publication. The editor of the magazine recalls it as "trash", but truly likeable. Sauter is famous for writing many brief stories seemingly without a beginning or an end. In 1990, he published a collection of them in the book ''Indigo''. This was followed by a bulkie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donaldas Kajokas
Donaldas Kajokas (born 13 June 1953 in Prienai, Lithuania) is a poet, essay writer and editor of the ''Nemunas'' literary supplement. He studied at the Kaunas Institute of Physical Education and Lithuanian Physical Culture Institute. He sits on the Lithuanian Writers’ Union on the Council of Kaunas Section. He has received numerous awards including: * 1992 Yotvingian Prize * 1992 Salomėja Nėris Award * 1998 Lithuanian Writers’ Union Award * 1999 National Culture and Art Prize * 2011 Kaunas City Municipality's Art and Culture Award * 2012 Baltic Assembly Literary Award * 2012 Kaunas Artist Association Award * 2012 The most memorable artist of Kaunas * 2013 Insignia of Honor of Kaunas City Municipality * 2013 Baltic Assembly Literary Award. Kajokas’ work has been translated into the following languages: English, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, Spanish and Ukrainian. He has been a member of Lithuanian Writers’ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aivars Kļavis
Aivars is a Latvian masculine given name. It is borne by over 13,000 men in LatviaPMLP database and in 2006 was the sixth most popular man's name in the country. Its nameday is celebrated on 29 January. Its rise to its present popularity began in the late 19th century when it was one of the very many names of Latvian origin either revived or invented during the Latvian National Awakening. It is a Latvian equivalent of the Old Scandinavian name Ivar, one of a group of Old Scandinavian names that first occur in Courland between the 6th and 10th centuries, which in the more obviously Scandinavian form Ivars is borne by a further 9,900+ Latvians and in 2006 was the ninth most popular man's name. * Aivar is the Estonian form of Aivars and Ivars * Aivaras is a Lithuanian form of Aivars and Ivars. Aivars can refer to: * Aivars Aksenoks (born 1961), Latvian politician, mayor of Riga * Aivars Drupass (1945–1999), Latvian footballer * Aivars Endziņš (born 1940), Latvian lawyer and pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvydas Juozaitis
Arvydas Juozaitis (born 18 April 1956 in Vilnius) is a Lithuanian writer, philosopher, politician, cultural worker and former swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1988, he was a member of the Sąjūdis Initiative Group. He was registered as a candidate for 2019 Lithuanian presidential election Presidential elections were held in Lithuania on 12 May 2019, with a second round held on 26 May 2019. Due to a constitutional limit of two terms in office, incumbent president Dalia Grybauskaitė was unable to run, having won the 2009 and 2014 .... References 1956 births 21st-century Lithuanian politicians Lithuanian male writers 20th-century Lithuanian philosophers Lithuanian male breaststroke swimmers Medalists at the 1976 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for the Soviet Union Olympic bronze medalists in swimming Olympic swimmers of Lithuania Olympic swimmers of the Soviet Union Politicians from Vilni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ene Mihkelson
Ene Mihkelson (21 October 1944 in Tammeküla, Imavere Parish, Viljandi County – 20 September 2017 in Tartu) was an Estonian writer. She was a recipient of the Herder Prize and the Baltic Assembly Prize for Literature. Education Mihkelson studied literature after completing her secondary education. She worked as a teacher and then as a researcher for the Estonian Literary Museum. Literature Mihkelson wrote throughout her life. She published her first literary piece in 1967. However, her first collection of poems did not appear until 1978. Her father opposed the Soviet forces in Estonia in the middle of the 20th century. The authorities, therefore, did not approve of her. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Mihkelson has published ten poetry anthologies. Her poetry lacks meter, rhythm and rhyme, but contains surprising inversions. It is known for its intensity, allegorical content and metaphysical topics. Mihkelson has also published four novels, a selection of cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
