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Mahtra Sõda
''Mahtra sõda'' (The Mahtra War) is a 1902 novel by Eduard Vilde. It is the first part of a trilogy of historical novels about the peasant movements of the 1900s. The second work of the trilogy is ''Kui Anija mehed Tallinnas käisid'' (When Anija's Men Went to Tallinn, 1903), and the third part is '' Prohvet Maltsvet'' (Prophet Maltsvet, 1905–1908). The novel is about the peasant insurgency known as the Mahtra War. The uprising took place from May to July 1858 at Mahtra Manor in the former Juuru Parish. Writing and publication Vilde engaged in extensive research before writing the novel, working through historical works and archival sources. In addition, he used the manuscript memoires of Hans Tertsius and the reminiscences of people recorded in Juuru. The novel was first published in ''Teataja'' as a story in installments for almost five months in 1902. It was mostly written during the nighttime hours because during the day Vilde was busy with editorial work. "The printing h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tallinn
Tallinn () is the most populous and capital city of Estonia. Situated on a bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, Tallinn has a population of 437,811 (as of 2022) and administratively lies in the Harju ''maakond'' (county). Tallinn is the main financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Estonia. It is located northwest of the country's second largest city Tartu, however only south of Helsinki, Finland, also west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, north of Riga, Latvia, and east of Stockholm, Sweden. From the 13th century until the first half of the 20th century, Tallinn was known in most of the world by variants of its other historical name Reval. Tallinn received Lübeck city rights in 1248,, however the earliest evidence of human population in the area dates back nearly 5,000 years. The medieval indigenous population of what is now Tallinn and northern Estonia was one of the last " pagan" civilisations in Europe to adopt Christianit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rummo
Paul Rummo (14 July 1909 Kalbu, Kehtna Parish, Harju County – 28 March 1981) was an Estonian poet, playwright and literary critic. 1948–1949, he was the chief editor for the publishing house Ilukirjandus ja Kunst ('Fiction and Art'). Before 1958, he had several posts: including the head of Estonia Theatre. His son is writer Paul-Eerik Rummo. Works * poetry collection "Võitlev kodumaa" ('The Fighting Homeland'; 1946) * poetry collection "Rahva võim" (1950) * poetry collection "Katkukülvajad" (1952) * poetry collection "Veerev kivi" ('Rolling Stone'; 1955) * poetry collection "Proloog ja poeemid" (1961) * poetry collection "Katkenud lõng" (with selected poems; 1969) * poetry collection "Matkalaul" (1979) In 1967, he finished the anthology In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors. In genre fiction, the term ''anthology'' t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Novels
Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also * * Estonia (other) * Languages of Estonia * List of Estonians This is a list of notable Estonians. Architects *Andres Alver (born 1953) *Dmitri Bruns (1929–2020) *Karl Burman (1882–1965) *Eugen Habermann (1884–1944) *Georg Hellat (1870–1943) *Otto Pius Hippius (1826–1883) * Erich Jacoby (1885–19 ... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viive Ernesaks
Viive is an Estonian feminine given name, occasionally a diminutive of Vivian or Viivika. As of 1 January 2021, 989 women in Estonian bear the name Viive, making it the 190th most popular female name in the country. Viive is most common in the 75-79 age group, where 36.82 per 10,000 inhabitants bear the name. The name is most commonly found Põlva County, where there 18.99 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the name. Individuals bearing the name Viive include: * Viive Aamisepp (1936–2023), actress * Viive Ernesaks (1931–2023), pianist, concertmaster, music educator, and author *Viive Noor (born 1955), illustrator and curator *Viive Rosenberg (born 1943), agricultural scientist and politician *Viive Sterpu Viive Sterpu (née Sirkel, December 10, 1953 – December 5, 2012) was an Estonian artist married to fellow artist Eugen Sterpu. She lived and worked in Tallinn, Estonia. Biography Sterpu drew mostly with pastel colours on sandpaper. Sh ... (1953–2012) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liina Pihlak
Liina is an Estonian feminine given name and may refer to: *Liina Brunelle (born 1978), actress *Liina Kersna (born 1980), journalist and politician *Liina Laasma (born 1992), javelin thrower *Liina-Grete Lilender (born 1979), figure skater *Liina Luik (born 1985), long-distance runner *Liina Olmaru (born 1967), actress *Liina Reiman (1891–1961), actress *Liina Suurvarik (born 1980), tennis player *Liina Tennosaar (born 1965), actress *Liina Tõnisson Liina Tõnisson (born 24 May 1940 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician. She has been a member of VII, VIII, IX, X and XI Riigikogu. In 1964 she graduated from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute in engineering economics. From 1995 to 2004, she wa ... (born 1940), politician * Liina Vahtrik (born 1972), actress {{given name Estonian feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ago-Endrik Kerge
Ago-Endrik Kerge (also Endrik Kerge; 8 April 1939 Tallinn – 25 April 2021) was an Estonian dancer, ballet master, director and actor. In 1959 he graduated from Tallinn Choreographic School. In 1976 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. 1959-1976 (intermittently) he was a ballet soloist at Estonia Theatre. From 1967 until 1969, he was a ballet soloist at Leningrad Music Hall. From 16 October 2004 to 2005, Ago-Endrik Kerge was an alternate member of the Riigikogu, representing the Res Publica Party. Kerge was married to ballerina, actress and singer Ülle Ulla from 1962 until their divorce in 1971. Since 1983 he was married to actress Elle Kull. Awards: * 1967: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR * 2001: Order of the White Star, V class. Selected filmography * 1985 ''Kahe kodu ballaad I jagu'' (television feature film; director, and role: Priidik) * 1986 ''Saja aasta pärast mais'' (feature film; role: Foreign minister Piip) * 1992 ''Need ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tõnu Aav
Tõnu Aav (21 January 1939 – 14 August 2019) was an Estonians, Estonian stage, film, TV, and radio actor. Aav was born in Tallinn and graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 1961. From 1961 he performed at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. He played in dozens of films and twenty screenplays and also recorded a number of radio play and audio CDs (including ''Uncle Remus'' stories and ''Alice in Wonderland'') as well as a recurring role as Feliks Viss on the Eesti Televisioon, ETV dramatic series ''Õnne 13''. From 1965 until 1974 Aav was married to actress Irja Aav (née Pilvet). The couple had two sons, music producer and conductor Lauri Aav and prop maker Ardi Aav. Awards Aav's awards include: at the Estonian Drama Theatre website *1971: Honorary title of Honored Actor of Estonian SSR () *1992: Meie Mats Humor Prize *2001: Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elle Kull
Elle Kull (born 5 January 1952 in Haapsalu) is an Estonian actress and politician. She was a member of X Riigikogu. She has been a member of Res Publica Party. Selected filmography *''Äratus'' (1989) *'' Amber Wings'' (2003) *'' Jade Warrior'' (2006) *''Georg Georg may refer to: * Georg (film), ''Georg'' (film), 1997 *Georg (musical), Estonian musical * Georg (given name) * Georg (surname) * , a Kriegsmarine coastal tanker See also * George (other) {{disambiguation ...'' (2007) *'' Letters to Angel'' (2011) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kull, Elle Living people 1952 births Estonian film actresses Estonian stage actresses Estonian television actresses 20th-century Estonian actresses 21st-century Estonian actresses Res Publica Party politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 Women members of the Riigikogu Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni People from Haapsalu Members of the Riigikogu, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atla-Eeru Inn
The Atla-Eeru Inn ( et, Atla-Eeru kõrts) is a former inn in Juuru, Rapla Parish, Rapla County, Estonia. The inn building has been recognized as a national cultural monument. The building was built as a log house in 1811 and converted into an inn in 1841. During the Mahtra War, the Atla-Eeru Inn became a place where several gatherings of decisive importance took place. Here, by the light of a splinter lamp, the peasants of Atla and Mahtra Mahtra is a village in Rapla Parish, Rapla County, Estonia. It has a population of 92 (as of 1 January 2010). Between 1991 and 2017 (until the administrative reform of Estonian municipalities) the village was located in Juuru Parish. In 1858 a p ... studied the new Peasants' Law, which was the impetus for the protest. Early on they morning of June 2, 1858, several groups of peasants gathered at the inn, and together they headed to Mahtra. It was here, after the uprising, that the wounded were given first aid. In 1958, the Atla-Eeru In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tallinnfilm
Tallinnfilm is the oldest surviving film studio in Estonia. It was founded as Estonian Culture Film in 1931, and was nationalized in 1940 after Estonia was forced into the Soviet Union. During the first year of Soviet Occupation During World War II, the Soviet Union occupied and annexed several countries effectively handed over by Nazi Germany in the secret Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact of 1939. These included the eastern regions of Poland (incorporated into two different ... (1940–1941) ''Eesti Kultuurfilm'' was taken over by the Communist Party and renamed ''Kinokroonika Eesti Stuudio'' (the Estonian Newsreel Studio). In 1942 during the Occupation of Estonia by Nazi Germany, German occupation the studio was renamed ''Kinokroonika Tallinna Stuudio'' (the Tallinn Newsreel Studio) and then renamed again as ''Tallinna Kinostuudio'' (the Tallinn Film Studio) in 1947 by the Soviets. The Tallinn Film Studio was renamed ''Kunstiliste ja Kroonikafilmide Tallinna Kinostuudio'' (Talli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eesti Päevaleht
''Eesti Päevaleht'' ''("Estonia Daily")'' is a major daily Estonian newspaper, from the same publishers as the weekly '' Eesti Ekspress''. It has a daily circulation of around 36,000. History and profile ''Eesti Päevaleht'' was founded on 5 June 1995, when the newspapers ''Hommikuleht'', ''Päevaleht'' (previously ''Noorte Hääl'') and ''Rahva Hääl'' were merged into a single publication. On 29 September 1995, ''Eesti Päevaleht'' merged with ''Eesti Sõnumid''. In May 2011 the newspaper joined the Eesti Ajalehed group. Another newspaper under the same name is published weekly in Stockholm, Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on .... References External links * 1995 establishments in Estonia Estonian-language newspapers Mass media in Tallinn Newspa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduard Vilde
Eduard Vilde ( – 26 December 1933) was an Estonian writer, a pioneer of critical realism in Estonian literature, and a diplomat. Author of classics such as ''The War in Mahtra'' and ''The Milkman from Mäeküla''. He was one of the most revered figures in Estonian literature and is generally credited as being the country's first professional writer. Life and career Vilde grew on the farm where his father worked. In 1883 he began working as a journalist. He spent a great deal of his life traveling abroad and he lived for some time in Berlin in the 1890s, where he was influenced by materialism and socialism. His writings were also guided by the realism and naturalism of the French writer Émile Zola (1840–1902). In addition to being a prolific writer, he was also an outspoken critic of Tsarist rule and of the German landowners. With the founding of the first Estonian republic in 1919, he served as an ambassador in Berlin for several years, and spent the last years of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
