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Veiko Belials
Veiko Belials (born 20 July 1966 in Tapa) is an Estonian writer, poet, and translator. In 1991, he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Agriculture, studying forestry. In 2003, he graduated from the University of Tartu, studying to be a teacher of technical disciplines. Since 2000, he has been a teacher at Luua Forestry School. He is a member of the Estonian Writers' Union The Estonian Writers Union (Eesti Kirjanike Liit, abbreviated EKL), is a professional association of Estonian writers and literary critics.Marje Jõeste, Küllo Arjakas, ''The Baltic States'', Estonian Encyclopaedia Publishers, 1991, page 64 Hist .... Works He has published five poetry collections, several science fiction books, and one children's book. References External links Biography at Estonian Writers' Online Dictionary {{DEFAULTSORT:Belials, Veiko 1966 births Living people Estonian male poets 21st-century Estonian poets Estonian science fiction writers Estonian children's writers Esto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapa, Estonia
Tapa (German: ''Taps'') is a town in Tapa Parish, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia, located at the junction of the country's Tallinn–Narva (west–east) and Tallinn–Tartu– Valga (north–south) railway lines.It is an important centre of transit for freight (mainly Russian oil and timber) as well as rail passengers (mostly Estonian commuters), a home to soldiers since the 1930s. Tapa also plays an important role in training young men and women in the Estonian Defense Forces. The Valgejõgi River passes Tapa on its northeastern side. Tapa developed as a village in the 13th–14th centuries. It was first mentioned in 1482 and the Tapa knight manor () in 1629. Tapa was officially recognized as a town in 1926. In October 2005, the town merged with the municipalities of Lehtse Parish, Saksi Parish, and Jäneda Parish to form Tapa Parish. Tapa Museum was opened on 10 June 2004. The museum, in a 1934 two-storey house, collects and exhibits objects including photos and documents rela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
