Heiki Kranich (born 9 October 1961 in

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) is an

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n politician. He has been a member of the

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. In 1994 he was

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. 1999-2003 he was

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. In 1991 he graduated from Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications in telecommunications engineering speciality. 1983-1991 he was the head of Haapsalu Division. Since 1990 he has been a member of Estonian Reform Party.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kranich, Heiki Living people 1961 births Estonian Reform Party politicians Finance ministers of Estonia Environment ministers of Estonia Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023 People from Haapsalu Members of the Riigikogu, 1992–1995