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Raivo Küüt
Raivo is an Estonian male given name. It is the Estonian form of the given name Robert. People named Raivo include: * Raivo Adlas (born 1940), actor and theatre director *Raivo Aeg (born 1962), politician and police officer, former head director of Estonian Internal Security Service * Raivo Järvi (1954–2012), artist, radio personality and politician, also known under the pseudonym of ''Onu Raivo'' (''Uncle Raivo'') * Raivo Kallas (born 1957), Estonian politician *Raivo Kotov (born 1976), architect *Raivo Lumiste (born 1969), military commander *Raivo Nõmmik (born 1977), football player *Raivo Palmaru (born 1951), journalist, sports figure and politician *Raivo Piirsalu, member of an Estonian heavy metal band Metsatöll *Raivo Põldaru (born 1951), politician *Raivo Puusepp (born 1960), architect *Raivo Seppo (born 1973), writer * Raivo E. Tamm (born 1965), Estonian actor and politician *Raivo Trass (1946–2022), actor and theatre director *Raivo Vare Raivo Vare (born 11 Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest List of cities and towns in Estonia, urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the Estonians, majority of its population of nearly 1.4 million. Estonia is one of the least populous members of the European Union and NATO. Present-day Estonia has been inhabited since at least 9,000 BC. The Ancient Estonia#Early Middle Ages, medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last pagan civilisations in Europe to adopt Christianity following the Northern Crusades in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Nõmmik
Raivo Nõmmik (born 11 February 1977) is a retired football defender from Estonia. He played for several clubs in his native country, including JK Tallinna Kalev and JK Viljandi Tulevik. He has also played for Finnish club MyPa Anjalankoski. International career Nõmmik earned his first official cap for the Estonia national football team on 20 May 1995, when Estonia played Lithuania at the Baltic Cup 1995 The 1995 Baltic Cup football competition was the 15th season of the Baltic Cup and took place from 19 to 21 May 1995 at the Daugava Stadium in Riga, Latvia. It was the fifth annual competition of the three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuani .... He obtained a total number of 17 caps for his native country. References * 1977 births Living people Estonian men's footballers Estonia men's international footballers Men's association football defenders JK Tallinna Kalev players Viljandi JK Tulevik players Estonian expatriate men's footballers Estonian expatri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Vare
Raivo Vare (born 11 May 1958 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician, entrepreneur, and transit and economic expert. Early life and education In 1980 Vare graduated from Tartu State University with a degree in law. Career From 1990 until 1992, Vare served as Minister of State (). From 1993 until 1996, he was the head of AS Tallinna Pank. From 1996 until 1999, he was Minister of Roads and Communications. Other activities * Trilateral Commission, Member of the European Group . Awards * 2002: |
Raivo Trass
Raivo Trass (12 March 1946 – 7 June 2022) was an Estonian actor, director and theatrical pedagogue. Career Trass graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department in 1968. From 1968 until 1977, he was an actor at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1977 until 1985, he was the chief stage manager of the Rakvere Theatre. From 1981 until 1985, he was the head of Rakvere Theatre. From 1985 until 1992, he was a director at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1997 until 2004, he was the chief stage manager of Endla Theatre. Trass' first big movie role was Hans von Risbieter in the Estonian classic '' Viimne reliikvia'' (''The Last Relic'') in 1969. Trass also appeared in Zaza Urushadze's '' Tangerines'' (2013), Anders Thomas Jensen's '' Riders of Justice'' (2020), and Taneli Mustonen's '' The Twin'' (2022). Awards * 1975: Ants Lauter Prize * 1983: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR * 2001: Order of the White Star, IV class. Selected filmography * 1969: '' Viimne re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo E
Raivo is an Estonian male given name. It is the Estonian form of the given name Robert. People named Raivo include: *Raivo Adlas (born 1940), actor and theatre director *Raivo Aeg (born 1962), politician and police officer, former head director of Estonian Internal Security Service *Raivo Järvi (1954–2012), artist, radio personality and politician, also known under the pseudonym of ''Onu Raivo'' (''Uncle Raivo'') *Raivo Kallas (born 1957), Estonian politician *Raivo Kotov (born 1976), architect *Raivo Lumiste (born 1969), military commander *Raivo Nõmmik (born 1977), football player *Raivo Palmaru (born 1951), journalist, sports figure and politician *Raivo Piirsalu, member of an Estonian heavy metal band Metsatöll *Raivo Põldaru (born 1951), politician *Raivo Puusepp (born 1960), architect *Raivo Seppo (born 1973), writer *Raivo E. Tamm (born 1965), Estonian actor and politician *Raivo Trass (1946–2022), actor and theatre director *Raivo Vare (born 1958), politician, ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Seppo
Raivo Seppo (born 29 January 1973) is an Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Ru ...n novelist. He is a member of the Estonian Genealogical Society (). His novels ''Pöörane Villemiine'' (2003) and ''Fredegunde, Neustria kuninganna'' (2006) received considerable acclaim by critics in Estonia. Works * ''Eesti nimeraamat''; Olion 1994 Tallinn; * ''Hüatsintsõrmus''; Kupar 1995; * ''Ahvatluste oaas''; Eesti Raamat 2002; * ''Nimed ja nimepäevad''; Olion 2002; * '' Pöörane Villemiine''; Lambri raamat 2003; * '' Fredegunde, Neustria kuninganna''; Eesti Raamat 2006; * ''Elavad nimed''; Eesti Raamat 2008; References * Jüri Aarma"Meie nimepäevakalendri imed" Maaleht * Helen Urbanik"Verise kuninganna järeltulija" Eesti Ekspress * Inna Grünfeldt"Kaemus: Kuu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Puusepp
Raivo Puusepp (born 21 March 1960) is an Estonian architect. His notable works include: *Main building of SEB in Tallinn *Tartu Department Store (), Tartu Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,759 (as of 2024). It is southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the ... *Solaris Center, Tallinn *WW Passage (''WW Passaaž''), Tallinn *Sikupilli Shopping Centre, Tallinn Gallery File:Tartu Kaubamaja 2011.JPG, Tartu Kaubamaja References External links Official website 1960 births Living people Estonian architects Estonian Academy of Arts alumni {{Estonia-architect-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Põldaru
Raivo Põldaru (born 29 May 1951 in Põltsamaa, Jõgeva County) is an Estonian politician. He has been a member of the XIII Riigikogu. In 1974, he graduated from University of Tartu in mathematics. From 1999 to 2010 he was the director of Saduküla Basic School. From 2004 to 2006 he was the director of Puurmani Gymnasium. From 2010 he is a member of Estonian Conservative People's Party. References 1951 births Living people Politicians from Põltsamaa Conservative People's Party of Estonia politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 2015–2019 University of Tartu alumni {{Estonia-2015-Riigikogu-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metsatöll
Metsatöll (from – 'forest' and ''töll'' – 'four-legged being', used in Western Estonia as a euphemism for "wolf" or "werewolf") is an Estonian heavy metal band formed in 1999. The band has been influenced by many musical groups along with folk units Garmarna, Stille Volk and Estonian folk/classical music composer Veljo Tormis. Much of their material, featuring flutes and other traditional Estonian instruments, is based on the wars for independence of the 13th and 14th centuries. History Metsatöll started playing together on 24 February 1999 as a three-piece (Markus – vocals and guitar, Factor – drums, Andrus – bass), playing epic heavy metal with small influences from ancient Estonian folklore. The debut album called "Terast mis hangund me hinge" ("Steel frozen in our souls") was released at that time. In the end of 1999, a good friend Varulven joined the band. So far he had observed the activities of the band and had from time to time joined them on stage. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Palmaru
Raivo Palmaru (born 27 November 1951 in Pärnu) is an Estonian social scientist, journalist, sports figure and politician. From 2005 to 2007, he was Minister of Culture A culture minister or a heritage minister is a common cabinet position in governments. The culture minister is typically responsible for cultural policy, which often includes arts policy (direct and indirect support to artists and arts organiza .... References Living people 1951 births Estonian social scientists Estonian journalists Estonian Centre Party politicians Ministers of culture of Estonia University of Tartu alumni Politicians from Pärnu {{Estonia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raivo Lumiste
Raivo Lumiste (born on 1 August 1969 Pärnu) is an Estonian military leader. 2003 he was the commander of Baltic Battalion. 2006 he was the commander of 1st Infantry Brigade. 2006-2012 he was the commander of Estonian Defence League. In 2002 he was awarded with Order of the Cross of the Eagle The Order of the Cross of the Eagle (; ) was instituted in 1928 by the Estonian Defence League to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Estonian independence. It was adopted as a state order in 1936. The Order of the Cross of the Eagle is bestowe ..., V class. References Living people 1969 births Estonian military officers Recipients of the Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Class V People from Pärnu {{Estonia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Language
Estonian ( ) is a Finnic language and the official language of Estonia. It is written in the Latin script and is the first language of the majority of the country's population; it is also an official language of the European Union. Estonian is spoken natively by about 1.1 million people: 922,000 people in Estonia and 160,000 elsewhere. Classification By Convention (norm), conventions of historical linguistics, Estonian is classified as a part of the Finnic languages, Finnic (a.k.a. Baltic Finnic) branch of the Uralic languages, Uralic (a.k.a. Uralian, or Finno-Ugric languages, Finno-Ugric) language family. Other Finnic languages include Finnish language, Finnish and several endangered languages spoken around the Baltic Sea and in northwestern Russia. Estonian is typically subclassified as a Southern Finnic language, and it is the second-most-spoken language among all the Finnic languages. Alongside Finnish, Hungarian language, Hungarian and Maltese language, Maltese, Estonian is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
