Vilis Krištopans (born 13 June 1954 in Omsk Oblast,

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) is a Latvian

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. He was the Prime Minister of Latvia from 26 November 1998 to 15 July 1999. As a prime minister he was a member of the Latvian Way

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. He then left politics and, in 2002, returned as a member of parliament from the

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. Prior to being prime minister, he was the minister of transport.

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1954 births Living people People from Omsk Oblast Latvian Way politicians Latvia First politicians Prime Ministers of Latvia Deputies of the 5th Saeima Deputies of the 6th Saeima Deputies of the 7th Saeima Deputies of the 8th Saeima Deputies of the 14th Saeima Riga Technical University alumni {{Latvia-politician-stub

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