|
Oja (surname)
Oja is an Estonian and Finnish surname meaning "stream" and "brook" in both languages, as well as "ditch" in Finnish. As of 2019, there were 1,891 people with the surname in Estonia: 926 men and 965 women. Oja is ranked as the 15th most common surname in Estonia. ''Oja''. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019. People bearing the surname Oja include: * Andres Oja (born 1983), Estonian actor * Bruno O'Ya (born Bruno Oja; 1933–2002), Estonian-Polish actor * (born 1981), Estonian singer * |
Tartu County
Tartu County ( et, Tartu maakond or ''Tartumaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in eastern Estonia bordering Põlva County, Valga County, Viljandi County and Jõgeva County. The area of Tartu County is , which covers 6.9% of the territory of Estonia. In January 2013 Tartu County had a population of 150,139 – constituting 11.6% of the total population in Estonia. The city of Tartu is the centre of the county located at a distance of from Tallinn. Tartu County is divided into 8 local governments – 1 urban and 7 rural municipalities. Geography Tartu County lies in South Estonia, between Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipsi. Estonia's only navigable river, River Emajõgi (100 km long), flows through the county, connecting Lake Peipsi and Lake Võrtsjärv. Wavy plains are typical landscapes of Tartu County. One third of the county is covered with forests, a third is cultivated. A quarter is made up of wetlands at the headwaters and lower course of the Emajõ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eve Oja
Eve Oja (10 October 1948 – 27 January 2019) was an Estonian mathematician specializing in functional analysis. She was a professor at the University of Tartu. Early life and education Oja was born in Tallinn and studied at the Tartu State University (now the University of Tartu), completing her undergraduate studies in 1972 and earning a doctorate ( Cand.Sc.) in 1975. Her dissertation, ''Безусловные шаудеровы разложения в локально выпуклых пространствах'' (''Unconditional Schauder decompositions in locally convex spaces'') was supervised by Gunnar Kangro. Career Oja was on the faculty of the University of Tartu since 1975, with a year (1977-78) teaching in Mali, and another (1980-81) doing postdoctoral research at Aix-Marseille University in France. She served several terms as head of the Institute of Pure Mathematics at the university, and from 2009-15 she headed the Estonian School of Mathematics and Statistics. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oja Kodar
Oja Kodar ( ; born Olga Palinkaš; 1941) is a Croatian actress, screenwriter and director known as Orson Welles's romantic partner during the later years of his life. Personal life Olga Palinkaš was born in Zagreb to a Hungarian father and a Croatian mother. She met Welles in 1961 in Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia, when Welles was on location shooting ''The Trial'', released the following year. Welles, married to his third wife Paola Mori, took a liking to the "dark, beautiful and exotic-looking" Palinkaš. Soon after their romance took off, Welles gave her a stage name, Oja Kodar, which is a mixture of the nickname "Oja", used by her sister Nina, and the Croatian expression "" ("as a present"). In his final years, Welles divided his time between a Las Vegas home he shared with Mori and a Hollywood house with Kodar. The Italian press broke the news of Welles's affair with Kodar in March 1970, though Mori apparently remained unaware of it for several years. Mori died 10 months a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tõnu Oja
Tõnu Oja (born 4 July 1958 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. In 1980 he graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Since 2003 he has worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre. He has also played in films. His elder brother is actor and director Rein Oja and his sons are actor Pääru Oja and theatre CEO Kaarel Oja. Selected filmography * ''Sügis'' (1990) * ''Täna öösel me ei maga'' (2004) * ''Revolution of Pigs The ''Revolution of Pigs'' ( et, Sigade revolutsioon) is a 2004 Estonian comedy film that was a feature film debut for two young Estonian directors René Reinumägi and Jaak Kilmi. Fueled by a great soundtrack of classic ‘80s pop, the revolu ...'' (2004) * '' August 1991'' (2005, television film) * '' Lotte from Gadgetville'' (2006, voice) * '' Tuulepealne maa'' (2009, television miniseries) * '' Letters to Angel'' (2010) * '' Lotte and the Moonstone Secret'' (2011, voice) * '' A Friend of Mine'' (2011) * ''Elavad pildid'' (2013) * '' O2'' (2020) Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasuja Oja
Tasuja Oja (born Benedikt Oskar Oja; 5 August 1888, in Kuivajõe – 1946, in Leningrad Oblast, Russia) was an Estonian politician, civil servant and educator. He was a member of the II and III Riigikogu, representing the Estonian Labour Party. He was a member of the Riigikogu since 18 July 1923. He replaced Arnold Schulbach. Oja was arrested by the Soviet occupation authorities on 9 December 1944 in Rannamõisa where he was employed as a schoolmaster. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. He died in 1946 in prison custody in Leningrad Oblast Leningrad Oblast ( rus, Ленинградская область, Leningradskaya oblast’, lʲɪnʲɪnˈgratskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ, , ) is a federal subjects of Russia, federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It was established on 1 August 1927, a ... in 1946. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Oja, Tasuja 1888 births 1946 deaths People from Kose Parish People from Kreis Harrien Estonian Labour Party politicians Members of the Rii ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarmo Oja
Tarmo Oja (born 21 December 1934 in Tallinn, Estonia) is a professor in astronomy at Uppsala University accessed 2010-05-13 who studies structure and s. He was the director at the Swedish Kvistaberg Station of the from 1970 until his retirement in 1999. As a senior professor he con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silva Oja
Silva Oja (since 1986, Silvia Rahnel; born 17 January 1961) is an Estonian athletics competitor. She was born in Pärnu. In 1984 she graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute's Faculty of Physical Education. She began athletics training in 1968, coached by Linda Rannap. Since 1979 her coach was Hans Torim. In 1979 she won silver medal at European Athletics Junior Championships in hurdles and in pentathlon. She is multiple-times Estonian champion in different athletics disciplines. 1991–2005 she was one of the organizers of television program "TV 10 olümpiastarti". 1995–1997 she was a member of Estonian Olympic Committee The Estonian Olympic Committee ( et, Eesti Olümpiakomitee) (EOK) is responsible for the Estonia's participation in the Olympic Games. History The Estonian Sports Federation ( et, Eesti Spordi Liit) decided to form the Estonian Olympic Committe ... women's commission. Personal best: * 100 m: 12,0 (1982) * 200 m: 24,8 (1983) * shot put: 15.24 (1984) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rein Oja
Rein Oja (born 26 February 1956) is an Estonian actor, film director and theatre leader. Rein Oja was born in Tallinn. He is the older brother of actor Tõnu Oja. In 1978 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. In 1978-1997 he worked at Noorsooteater/Tallinn City Theatre. Since 1998 he is a freelancer. Since 2006 he is the head of Estonian Drama Theatre. Filmography * 1989: ''Äratus'' (feature film; role: II Vallamees) * 1997: ''All My Lenins'' (feature film; role: Bolshevik / NKVD Agent) * 2003: ''Baltic Storm'' (feature film; role: Captain Arvo Kallas) * 2006: '' Meeletu'' (feature film; role: Rommi) * 2006: ''Vana daami visiit'' (feature film; role: Journalist) * 2007: '' Georg'' (feature film; role: Richard) * 2010: ''ENSV'' (television series: Olev Schellenberg) * 2016: '' Polaarpoiss'' (feature film; role: Hanna's father) * 2018: ''Mihkel'' (feature film; role: Sacristan) * 2019: ''Lotte ja kadunud lohed'' (animated film; role: James (voice)) * 2020: '' O2'' (fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regina Oja
Regina Oja (Regina Ermits from 2022; born 31 January 1996) is an Estonian biathlete. She competes in the Biathlon World Cup. She achieved her best results in the Biathlon World Cup at Pokljuka, when she finished second in the single mixed relay event with her compatriot Rene Zahkna. Personal Her father is former biathlete Kristjan Oja. She is married to former biathlete Kalev Ermits. Biathlon results All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.International Biathlon UnionRegina Oja IBU Datacenter. Retrieved 3 February 2020. Olympic Games World Championships World Cup Team podiums *1 podiums :''*Results are from IBU races which include the Biathlon World Cup, Biathlon World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.'' ''Updated on 22 March 2021'' Other competition European Championships Junior/Youth World Championships See also *List of professional sports families This is a list of all familial relations in professional sports. Parents an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peeter Oja
Peeter Oja (born 2 July 1960 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor, singer, comedian and media personality. In 1986 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. 1986-1989 he worked at Vanemuine Theatre. 1992-1994 he worked at Estonia Theatre. Since 1994 he is a freelance actor. He has been a member of several musical groups, including Kuldne Trio and Bläck Rokit. He has hosted several popular television series, e.g. ''Kitsas king'' (1985–1987), the comedy ensemble ''Kreisiraadio'' (1997–2003), with whom he appeared as Estonia's entry with at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Belgrade, Serbia, following the country's victory at the with the song "Molitva" by Marija Šerifović. Organised by the European Broadcas ..., and '' Ärapanija'' (2003–2013). Oja has also appeared in a number of prominent roles in feature films. References Living pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pääru Oja
Pääru Oja (born 16 May 1989) is an Estonian stage, film, voice, and television actor. Early life and education Pääru Oja was born in Tallinn, the youngest of two sons. His father is actor Tõnu Oja and his older brother is Estonian Theatre Festival CEO and theatre manager Kaarel Oja, who is married to actress Ursula Ratasepp. His uncle is actor, director and theatre instructor Rein Oja. He attended primary and secondary schools in Tallinn before being accepted to the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn, where he graduated from in 2012 under course supervisor Elmo Nüganen. Oja's diploma roles included Father of Toulon in Peter Barnes' ''Red Noses'' (2010), Joseph Wykowski in Neil Simon's '' Biloxi Blues'', and Argante in Molière's ''The Imaginary Invalid'' (2011). Among his graduating classmates were: Henrik Kalmet, Karl-Andreas Kalmet, Priit Pius, Märt Pius, Liis Lass, Piret Krumm, Maiken Schmidt, and Kaspar Velberg. Career Stage Following his graduation fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristjan Oja
Kristjan Oja (born 8 August 1968) is an Estonian biathlete. He competed in the men's 20 km individual event at the 1992 Winter Olympics ) , nations = 64 , athletes = 1,801 (1313 men, 488 women) , events = 57 in 6 sports (12 disciplines) , opening = 8 February 1992 , closing = 23 February 1992 , opened_by = President François Mitterrand , cauldron .... His daughter is biathlete Regina Ermits. References External links * 1968 births Living people Estonian male biathletes Olympic biathletes of Estonia Biathletes at the 1992 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Tallinn {{Estonia-biathlon-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Tartu County")
