101 BIOGRAPHIES

The 13th

June 16, 2016

Tallinn 2016

Compiled on the basis of questionnaires completed by members of the Riigikogu Reviewed semi-annually Compiled by Gerli Eero, Rita Hillermaa and Lii Suurpalu Translated by the Chancellery of the Riigikogu Cover by Tuuli Aule Layout by Margit Plink Photos by Erik Peinar Copyright: Chancellery of the Riigikogu, National Library of CONTENTS 3 Members of the 13th Riigikogu 111 Members of the Riigikogu by Constituency 114 Members of the Riigikogu by Faction 117 Members of the Riigikogu by Committee 121 List of Riigikogus 122 Members of the Riigikogu Whose Mandate Has Been Suspended or Has Terminated 134 Abbreviations and Select Glossary

2 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MEMBERS OF Jüri Adams Külliki Kübarsepp Valdo Randpere Raivo Aeg Helmen Kütt Jüri Ratas th THE 13 RIIGIKOGU Yoko Alender Ants Laaneots Rein Ratas Andres Ammas Kalle Laanet Martin Repinski June 16, 2016 Andres Anvelt Viktoria Ladõnskaja Mailis Reps Krista Aru Maris Lauri Kersti Sarapuu Maire Aunaste Heimar Lenk Erki Savisaar Deniss Boroditš Kerstin-Oudekki Loone Vilja Savisaar-Toomast Dmitri Dmitrijev Lauri Luik see Vilja Toomast Enn Eesmaa Ain Lutsepp Helir-Valdor Seeder Peeter Ernits Jaak Madison Andre Sepp Igor Gräzin Jaanus Marrandi Priit Sibul Monika Haukanõmm Andres Metsoja Arno Sild Mart Helme Marko Mihkelson Kadri Simson Martin Helme Marianne Mikko Mark Soosaar Andres Herkel Sven Mikser Imre Sooäär Remo Holsmer Madis Milling Mihhail Stalnuhhin Olga Ivanova Aadu Must Anne Sulling Jüri Jaanson Kalle Muuli Märt Sults Toomas Jürgenstein Meelis Mälberg Aivar Sõerd Jaanus Karilaid Eiki Nestor Tanel Talve Uno Kaskpeit Andrei Novikov Artur Talvik Liina Kersna Mart Nutt Tarmo Tamm Johannes Kert Anneli Ott Urve Tiidus Siim Kiisler Ivari Padar Vilja Toomast Toomas Kivimägi Kalle Palling Terje Trei Aivar Kokk Urve Palo Marika Tuus-Laul Mihhail Korb Juhan Parts Ken-Marti Vaher Valeri Korb Keit Pentus-Rosimannus Rainer Vakra Siret Kotka Heljo Pikhof Einar Vallbaum Kalev Kotkas Heidy Purga Viktor Vassiljev Eerik-Niiles Kross Raivo Põldaru Vladimir Velman Martin Kukk Henn Põlluaas Toomas Vitsut Kristjan Kõljalg Mati Raidma Kõva Laine Randjärv JÜRI ADAMS

CITY OF ELECTORAL DISTRICT

22 November 1947 in Tartu Married, fi ve children

EDUCATION: Tartu Adult Secondary School (former Distance Education Secondary School) 1966; Moscow State University, mathematics 1966–1969; , English language 1970–1973; Forestry School (former Kaarepere State Farm Technical School), forestry technician 1981

CAREER: Meremäe Secondary School, teacher 1973–1978; Elva Forestry, Peedu Forest District, forester 1978–1981; Tartu Heat Networks, boiler operator 1981–1989; Minister of Justice 1994–1995; pensioner 2003–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian National Independence Party/Pro Patria Union/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1988–2014; Estonian Free Party 2014–, member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Congress of Estonia; Committee of Estonia (Vice-Chairman); Constitu- tional Assembly 1991–1992; 7th Riigikogu 1992–1994 (Deputy Chairman of faction; Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legal Affairs Committee), 8th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 1996–1999), 9th Riigikogu (Chairman of Legal Affairs Committee 1999–2002), 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Committee); Tartu City Council 1996–2002

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd class 2001; Order of the White Star, 2nd class 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Jaan Tõnisson Institute, founder and member; translator of the books “The Future of Freedom. Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad” (author Fareed Zakaria) 2005 and “Cobra II. The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq” (authors Michael R. Gordon and Bernard E. Trainor) 2008; articles in the press

4 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU RAIVO AEG

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND ELECTORAL DISTRICT

4 July 1962 in Married, one son

EDUCATION: Saaremaa Coeducational Gymnasium (former Kingissepa Secondary School No. 1) 1980; University of Technology, mechanical engineering 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Production Company Talleks, Machine Factory, Head of Department 1985–1986; Central Committee of the Young Communist League of Estonia, Paide District Committee, instructor and head of department 1986–1987; Kingissepa (Kuressaare) District SPD Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Depart- ment, Deputy Head 1988–1991; Saare Police Prefecture, Police Inspector, Superintendent, Deputy Prefect 1991–1996; Police Prefecture, Prefect 1996–1999; Police Board, Law Enforcement Department, Police Director 1999–2003, Deputy Director General, Head of Personal Protection Police 2003–2005, Director General 2005–2008; Security Police Board, Director General 2008–2013; Offi ce of the Chancellor of Justice, Adviser 2013–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2014–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee)

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 2nd class 2008

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Linnuse Hunting Society, Laugi Hunting Society; articles in the press

HOBBIES: fi shing, hunting

5 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU YOKO ALENDER

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

13 June 1979 in Tallinn Married, two daughters and two sons

EDUCATION: Södra Latins Gymnasium () 1999; Estonian Academy of Arts, Master of Architecture 2010

CAREER: production company Kultorg OÜ, Project Manager, founding member and Member of the Board 2001–2004; architecture and production company ZiZi & YoYo OÜ, founding member and Member of the Board, architect/project manager 2005–2006; Urbanmark OÜ, architect/project manager 2006–2007; Tallinn Culture and Heritage Department, Heritage and Environmental Areas Unit, Chief Specialist 2008–2012; Ministry of Culture, adviser on architecture and design 2012–2014; Yoko Oma OÜ, Member of the Board 2012–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2013–2014; 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2013−2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Riigi Kinnisvara AS (State Real Estate Ltd) 2015–, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Institute of Buddhism 2001–, Member of the Board; organiser, project manager and/or press representative of numerous events and creative projects: international ice and snow sculpture symposium 1999–2000; CDs, poetry collections and a DVD with collected works of Urmas Alender, anniversary concerts since 2000; sand mandala ceremony of the monks of Namgyal Monastery in Tallinn 2000; Leigo Lake Music Festival 2000–2003; Oriental New Year festivities in Tallinn 2000–2003; Tallinn Light Festival 2002–2004 (also co-author of the concept); anniversary concert of punk group Velikije Luki in Tallinn 2002; concerts of singer Kärt Tomingas in Tallinn and Tartu 2003; opening event of ABB Motors and Generators Factory in Jüri 2003; Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization conference in Tallinn 2004; Estonian Institute of Buddhism trips to India 2004–2008 (also group leader); musical-spatial installation Human Harp in Pärnu 2005 (co-author); light installation Tallinn Light Dome 2005 (technical aspects); Welcome to N´estonia – Forest Art in Kütioru 2005 (technical aspects); Estonian exposition at the 10th International Venice Biennale of Architecture 2006 (co-author); café-restaurants F-Hoone 2010 and Frank 2014 (assistant to the CEO and interior decoration); co-author of the book “Roostevaba raamat. ” 1999

HOBBIES: architecture, yoga, music, travelling

6 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDRES AMMAS

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 February 1962 in Tallinn Married, one son

EDUCATION: Läänemaa Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1979; Estonian Academy of Music, music pedagogy 1984; University of Tartu, journalism 1993 (all degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Haapsalu Secondary School No. 1/Haapsalu Gymnasium, teacher 1982–1986, 1988–1990, 2003–2007, Director of Curriculum 1986–1987, Director 2007–2011; Haapsalu SPD Executive Committee, Culture Depart- ment, Head 1987–1988; regional newspaper Lääne Elu, Editor-in-Chief 1992–1995, 1996–1999; Haapsalu City Government, Adviser on Education 1995–1996; Pro Patria Union, Secretary General 1999–2001; Adviser to the Prime Minister, Head of Prime Minister’s Offi ce 2001–2002; radio station Vikerraadio, presenter 2011–2015; Tallinn Konstantin Päts Open Air School, music teacher 2012–2013; Noarootsi Secondary School, teacher 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: National Coalition Party Isamaa (Pro Patria)/Pro Patria Union/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1992–2012; Estonian Free Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia; Congress of Estonia; 13th Riigi- kogu (Deputy Chairman of faction); Lääne County Council 1989–1992; Haapsalu City Council 1993–2013

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th class 2002; Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd class 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: MTÜ Vaba Isamaaline Kodanik (NGO Free Patriotic Citizen), founding member; Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board; articles in the press since 1986; programmes in Vikerraadio: morning programme Vikerhommik, music programmes Mulle meeldib see muusika and Kauamängiv

HOBBIES: choir singing, literature, quizzes, bridge

7 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDRES ANVELT

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

30 September 1969 in Tallinn Married, one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21 in 1987; Tallinn Law Enforcement Special Secondary School 1989; University of Tartu, law 2000; Tallinn University of Technology, M.A. in public administration 2003

CAREER: Estonian Police (Criminal Police) 1987–2000, Central Criminal Police, Deputy Director 2000–2002, Director 2002–2003; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Police College, Director 2003–2006; Security Adviser to the Commander of the Defence Forces 2007–2011; Minister of Justice 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2009–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of Anti-Corruption Select Committee 2011–2014), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction, Vice-Chairman of Committee of Investigation to Identify Possible Corruption Risks in the PLC Port of Tallinn); Tallinn City Council 2009–2011, also elected in 2013

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Silver Cross 2003; Estonian Police Cross of Merit 1998; Cross of Merit in Honour of the 10th Anniversary of the Estonian Police Force 2001; Cross of Merit of the Defence League 2003; Cross of Merit in Honour of the 15th Anniversary of the Estonian Police Force 2006; Cross of Merit of the for Excellent Service 2009; Cross of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces 2011; Ministry of the Interior Mission Medal 2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council; FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA) 1999–; Round Table Estonia 2, 2003–; Estonian Reserve Offi cers’ Association 2007–; Estonian Union for the Protection of Animals, founding member 2010; Estonian Writers’ Union 2015; author of educational material on organised crime 2002; thrillers “Punane elavhõbe” (2007, translated into Russian 2009) and “Direktor. Ühe turu erastamise lugu” (2010, translated into Russian 2013); articles in the Estonian press; script of the feature fi lm “Punane elavhõbe” (“Red Mercury”) 2009

HOBBIES: hiking, gardening, literary activities, recreational sports

8 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KRISTA ARU

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

1 August 1958 in Pagari village, Mäetaguse Rural Municipality, Ida-Viru County Married, two sons

EDUCATION: Tartu Secondary School No. 8 in 1976; University of Tartu, journalism 1981, M.A. in journalism 1992; Tallinn University, PhD 2010

CAREER: University of Tartu, Department of Journalism, assistant and lecturer 1981–1993; Q Radio, Editor-in-Chief 1993–1995; Estonian Literary Museum, Director 1995–2005; Estonian National Museum, Director 2006–2012; Estonian Research Council, Member of the Board 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: unaffi liated member of the Estonian Free Party faction in the Riigikogu

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 3rd class 2000; Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award 2005; Citizen of the Year 2012

OTHER ACTIVITIES: International Council of Museums (ICOM), Member of the Executive Council; Jaan Tõnisson Society, Chairman of the Board; Estonian Public Broadcasting Council; Estonian National Museum, Member of the Advisory Council; Estonian National Culture Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; Theatre Vanemuine Foundation, Member of the Council; Estonian Literary Society; Learned Estonian Society; Society of Friends of Estonian National Museum; books “Eesti ajakirjanduse teed ja ristteed. Eesti ajakirjanduse arengust (XVII sajandist XX sajandini)” (“Development of Estonian Journalism from the 18th to the 20th Century”) 1994, co-author; “Üks kirg, kolm mõõdet. Peatükke eesti toimetajakesksest ajakirjandusest: K. A. Hermann, J. Tõnisson, K. Toom” (“Editor- Centered Journalism in Estonia”) 2008; “Eesti Rahva Muuseumi pildialbum” (“Estonian National Museum Picture Album”) 2008 (co-author); “Professor Juhan Peegli trükitööde nimestik” (“Printed Works of Professor Juhan Peegel”) 1989 and “Paar sammukest. XV. Jaan Tõnissoni elu ja tegevus” (“Life and Work of Jaan Tõnisson”) 1998; co-editor: “Academia Journalistica. 40 aastat akadeemilist ajakirjandusharidust Eestis” (“40 Years of Academic Education in Journalism in Estonia”) 1994; “Oskar Kallas. Artikleid Oskar Kallase elust ja tööst” (“Articles about the Life and Work of Oskar Kallas”) 1998; “ “Päevaleht” ja tema ajastu” (“Newspaper Päeva-

9 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU leht and Its Era”) 2005; “Eesti trükise punane raamat. I. 1535–1850” (“Historically Important Printed Texts in Estonia”) 2006; “Rahvapärased õllekannud Eesti Rahva Muuseumi kogust” (“Traditional Beer Tankards from the Collection of the Estonian National Museum”) 2010, 2014; articles about the history of Estonian journalism and museums; presentations at international conferences

HOBBIES: literature, history, theatre

10 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MAIRE AUNASTE

VÕRU COUNTY, AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

7 November 1953 in Tartu Divorced, one daughter

EDUCATION: School of Cultural Education 1972; University of Tartu, journalism 1983 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian Television, news programme “Aktuaalne Kaamera”, editor/reporter 1983–1991, Current Affairs Department, editor/presenter 1991–1993, presenter of entertainment programmes 1993–1998, author and presenter of entertainment and talk programmes 2004–2014; Radio 2 and Vikerraadio, author of music programmes 1994–1997, 2004–2013; TV magazine Nädal, Editor-in-Chief 1996–1998; TV1, host of her own talk show 1998–1999

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: National Opera, Member of the Supervisory Board; organiser of second hand markets (in Tartu, Pärnu, Tallinn) 2010–; entertainment programmes and talk shows on TV: “Reisile sinuga” (“The Dating Game”), “Meie”, “Meie Euroopas”, “Head uudised”, “Suveniir”, “Mida Teie arvate?”, “Kirbuturu lood”, “Meie inimesed”, “Perepidu”, “Mehed räägivad armastusest”, “Tõuse ja sära”; radio programmes “Meie”, “Minu muusika”, “Teisipäeval Teiega”; co-author and performer of autobiographical stand-up comedy “Äraaetud, kuid ülesmukitud. Maire Aunaste live comedy show“ 2014; autobiographical books “Iseennast kuulates” 1997, “Viis aastat peidus” 2008 and “Mitte ainult meestest” 2009; numerous columns (e.g. women’s magazine Naised, newspapers Maaleht and Õhtuleht)

11 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU DENIS BORODITSH

IDA-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

1 November 1979 in Tallinn Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 14 in 1997; Concordia International University in Estonia, law 2001 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinn Kristiine District Administration, Legal Adviser 2003–2004; AS Parvati, Development Director 2005; OÜ Hexanor, Adviser 2005–2007; Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2007–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: 2004–2012; Estonian Reform Party 2013–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Committee 2011–2014), 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2005–2007, also elected in 2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Integration and Migration Foundation Our People (MISA, Meie Inimesed), Member of the Supervisory Board

HOBBIES: sports, literature, music

12 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU DMITRI DMITRIJEV

IDA-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

17 June 1982 in Kiviõli, Ida-Viru County Single

EDUCATION: Kiviõli Russian Gymnasium 2000; Tallinn University of Technology, business administration 2005; Tallinn University, College, Master’s programme in political sciences 2010–

CAREER: Kiviõli Kinnisvarahoolduse OÜ, Member of the Board 2006–2007; AS Mäetehnika, sales specialist/ project manager 2006–2007; Mayor of Kiviõli 2007–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2005–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Kiviõli City Council 2005–2007, also elected in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Foundation Ida-Virumaa Industrial Areas Development, Member of the Council 2012–2015; Ida-Viru County Sports Association, Member of the Board; LC Kiviõli, founding member

HOBBIES: sports, travelling, charity work

13 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ENN EESMAA

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

7 June 1946 in Tallinn Widowed, one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn English College (former Secondary School No. 7) 1964; University of Tallinn, English language 1969 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian Television, Programme Deputy Director, Editor-in-Chief of news programme “Aktuaalne Kaamera”, presenter (entertainment and culture programmes, quiz shows), newsreader, commentator 1970– 1993; Finnish Mainos TV, Baltic correspondent 1989–1993; Offi ce of the President of the Republic, media adviser 1993–1994; TV channel EVTV, Director General 1994–1996; TV3, Head of News Department, presenter, foreign news editor 1996–2003

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2003–; Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman 2003–2005 and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee 2005–2007), 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee 2007–); elected to Tallinn City Council 2005–2013

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2002; National Order of the Legion of Honour of France 2001; Order for Merits to Lithuania, Cross of Commander 2006; Order of Merit of the Republic of , Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold 2010

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council 2015–; book “Sajandi suured staarid” (“Great Stars of the Century”) 2001 and articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: history, music, literature, television, cinema

14 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU PEETER ERNITS

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND ELECTORAL DISTRICT

11 June 1953 in Tallinn Married, one son and three daughters

EDUCATION: Kadriorg German Gymnasium (former Tallinn Secondary School No. 42) 1971; University of Tartu, genetics 1976 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinn Zoo, researcher 1976–1980; Estonian Museum of Natural History, Head of Zoology Department 1980–1988, Director 1989–1997; magazine Luup, Editor-in-Chief 1998–2002; newspaper Postimees, special correspondent 2002–2004; newspaper Maaleht, Editor-in-Chief 2004–2007, Deputy Editor-in-Chief 2008–2015; Tallinn Centre District Administration, Public Relations Adviser 2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 5th class 2004

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Union of Journalists, Kloogaranna Society, Haaslava Mens’ Club; Nõmme Administrative Council 1993–1999 books: “Ei või olla” 1994, 2014, “Mõned mu naabrid” 2003, “Raha pärast armastust” 2004 (co-author), “Kivi- alused ja teised” 2005, “101 Eesti looma” (“101 Estonian Animals”) 2012, “Jäljeaabits” (“Animal Track Guide”) 2013; translated “Loomade elu. 7. kd. Imetajad” (“Life of Animals. Vol. 7. Mammals”) 1987; co-author of 1995 Estonian Human Development Report; interviewer of movie “Savisaar. Hetked ja arvamused” 2011; presenter of television programmes “Otseliin” (ETV), “Metsaomaniku kool” (TV3), “Vaba mõtte klubi” (Tallinn TV) and Radio Kuku talk shows; numerous articles and dossiers in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: politics, society, nature, painting, nature photography

15 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU IGOR GRÄZIN

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

27 June 1952 in Tartu Single, two sons

EDUCATION: Miina Härma Gymnasium (former Tartu Secondary School No. 2) 1970; University of Tartu, law (cum laude) 1975; Candidate of Juridical Sciences 1979, Doctor of Legal Science 1987

CAREER: University of Tartu, lecturer of philosophy 1975–1978, Senior Lecturer, Assistant to the Rector, Legal Adviser 1978–1984, post-graduate student of philosophical sciences, Assistant Professor 1984–1986, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Law 1986–1988; Estonian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law, Director of Law Department 1988–1989; University of Notre Dame, Professor 1990–2000; Kellogg Institute for International Studies, Researcher, Professor of Law 1992–2000; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adviser 1999; University Nord, Dean of the Faculty of Law 1999–2001, Prorector 2001–2003; Kennan Institute (Washington, USA), Woodrow Wilson Center, Public Policy Scholar 2004–2005

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 1994–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Supreme Soviet and Congress of People’s Deputies of the 1989–1991; 8th Riigikogu, 10th Riigikogu 2005–2007, 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2002–2004, also elected in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: National Library of Estonia, Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Academy of Liberalism, Member of the Council; Estonian Russian Theatre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Semiotics Association; Estonian Bar Association (suspended); Tallinn University Law School, visiting lecturer; books “Anglo-ameerika õigusfi losoofi ast” (“Anglo-American Philosophy of Law”) 1983, 1999, 2011, “Lugemik poliitiliste õpetuste ajaloost” I-II (“Reader on the History of Political Ideas”) 1987, “Vene poliitilis-juriidilise mõtte ajalugu” (“History of Russian Political-Legal Thought”) 1987, “Jeremy Bentham” 1990, “Parema käega (vanameelseid raadiojutte)” (“Conservative Radio Stories”) 1994, “Poliitika kui depressioon ja enesetapp” (“Politics as Depression and Suicide”) 1999, “The Constitutional-Legal Framework of the U.S.S.R. on the Eve of its Downfall. The Parlamentarian Viewpoint” 2000, “From behind the velvet curtain” 2003; textbooks; articles on legal issues and politics in the Estonian press; member of the editorial board of the Proceedings of Tallinn University Law School since 2011;

16 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU scriptwriter of documentaries and TV programmes (“Põlevad piirid”, “10 otsustavat aastat”, etc.); co-author of weekly magazine in TV3 and fortnightly magazine in Tallinn TV

HOBBIES: alpine skiing, tennis, television, Kafka

17 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MONIKA HAUKANÕMM

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

22 May 1972 in Mõniste Rural Municipality, Võru County Married, two daughters

EDUCATION: Varstu Secondary School 1990; TTK University of Applied Sciences (former Tallinn Higher Technical School), outerwear tailor 1993; University of Tartu, social work 1998 (equivalent to Master’s degree); Tallinn University, Master’s programme in social work 2012–

CAREER: BSC Wholesale Centre, coordinator of sales agents 1993–1994; Tartu Mental Health Welfare Centre, Social Adviser and Rehabilitation Specialist in social work issues 1997–2003; Ministry of Justice, Prisons Department, Social Welfare Division, Adviser 2003–2005; Ministry of Social Affairs, Social Welfare Department, Adviser 2005–2008, Head of Elderly and Disabled People Policy 2008–2010; Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, Chairman of Management Board 2010–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2009–2014; Estonian Free Party 2014–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Social Work Association; articles on the situation of disabled people and the employment reform; co-editor of booklet “The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Estonia” 2013

HOBBIES: sports (running, aerobics, fi gure skating), sewing, reading

18 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MART HELME

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

31 October 1949 in Pärnu Married, three sons and three daughters

EDUCATION: Pärnu Koidula Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 2) 1968; University of Tartu, history 1973 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Publishing House Eesti Raamat, editor 1973–1975; regional newspaper Harju Elu, correspondent 1975–1976; youth magazine Pioneer, Literature Department, senior editor 1977–1986; farmer 1986–1989; publisher; Estonian Publishers Association, Managing Director 1990–1993; Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Russian Federation 1994–1999; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Secretary General 1999–2000; Kunst Publishers, Director 2000–2002; Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture 2003–2004; Adviser to the Member of the Tunne Kelam 2005–2013; entrepreneur 2001–; pensioner 2013–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian People’s Union 2003–2005; Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2012–, Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: National Opera, Member of the Supervisory Board; books on politics and history “Pronksiöö proloog” (“Prologue to the Bronze Night”) 2007, “Lembitu. Eesti kroonimata kuningas” (“Lembitu. The Uncrowned King of Ancient ”) 2010, 2012, “Poliitikast ja sõjast” (“Politics and War”) 2014, autobiographical book “Kremli tähtede all” (“Under the Kremlin Stars”) 2002; collection of short stories “Kaks mõõka. Hiina jutud” 2009; collection of stories for children “Pesakast” 1984, “Puhkus Lihavõttesaarel” 1990, “Langevarjurid” 1991 and “Vana vaskne laevakell” 2009; collections of prose poetry: “Kolm korvi” 1979 and “Luuletusi proosas” 1982; art book “Jaapani puugravüür. Ukiyo-e koolkond” (“Japanese Woodblock Prints. Ukiyo-e School”) 1977; guidebooks “Eestimaa kirikute teejuht” (“Guide to Estonian Churches”) 2002, “Eestimaa linnuste teejuht” (“Guide to Estonian Strongholds”) 2003, and “Eestimaa mõisate teejuht” (“Guide to Estonian Manors”) 2001 (co-author, translated into Finnish 2002); and co-author of “Tunne Kelam Eesti eest Euroopas” (“Estonian MEP Tunne Kelam”) 2009; editor of books on politics; Editor-in-Chief of foreign affairs magazine Maailma Vaade 2007‒2013. Tallinn TV programme “Vaba mõtte klubi”, commentator

19 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARTIN HELME

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

24 April 1976 in Tallinn Married, three daughters and one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn Adult Secondary School (former Secondary Evening School No. 6) 1995; University of Tartu, history 2000 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Department: foreign service at Estonian embassies in Germany and Ukraine, Political Department, Policy Planning Division, Counsellor on Foreign and Security Policy 1995‒2000; Open Estonia Foundation, Programme Manager 2000–2004; Tallinn Grammar School, teacher of history, social studies and philosophy 2000–2002; Rakvere Exhibition House, Director 2002; Chamber of Notaries, Public Relations Manager 2003; Research Centre Free Europe, Head 2003–2004; news portal Delfi , editor of foreign news 2004‒2007; Publishing House Kunst, Head 2009–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2012–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: leader of the campaign against joining the European Union before the 2003 referendum; Estonian National Movement, founding member 2006, later leader; founder of the opinion portal Terve Mõistuse Sündikaat; 1992–; Estonian Public Broadcasting Council; Guarantee Fund, Member of the Supervisory Board; Tallinn Toompea Kaarli Congregation, Member of the Board; articles on politics in the press; Tallinn TV programme “Vaba mõtte klubi”, commentator

HOBBIES: jazz music, recreational sports

20 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDRES HERKEL

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

14 August 1962 in Tallinn Married, one son

EDUCATION: Saku Gymnasium 1980; University of Tartu, psychology (cum laude) 1985, M.A. in history 1997

CAREER: Institute of Pedagogical Research, researcher 1985–1989; cultural journal Vikerkaar, editor 1990–1991; newspaper Eesti Elu, Editor-in-Chief 1991–1992; Estonian Institute of Humanities, lecturer 1992–1993; Chancellery of the Riigikogu, adviser 1993–1999

PARTY AFFILIATION: National Coalition Party Isamaa (Pro Patria)/Pro Patria Union/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1994–2013; Estonian Free Party 2014–, founding member, Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction), 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2003–2004, Chairman of faction 2004–2007), 11th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction), 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction)

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2005; Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II of the Kingdom of Belgium 2008; Offi cer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2009; Commander of the National Order of Merit of France 2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Vice-President 2009–2011, Chairman of Monitoring Committee 2013–2015; Estonian Oriental Society 1989–; Estonian Public Broadcasting Council 1994–2000 and 2007–2011; Estonian Institute of Buddhism, Member of the Council 2003–; University of Tartu, Member of the Advisory Board 2004–2008; MTÜ Vaba Isamaaline Kodanik (NGO Free Patriotic Citizen), Chairman 2013–2014; North Tallinn Administrative Council 1996–2002, 2005–2007 and 2009–2013; books “Ajalugu on rikas” (“History Is Rich”) 1997, “Müüt ja mõtlemine” (“Myth and Thought”) 2002, “Vene mõistatus” (“Russian Puzzle”) 2007, “Kuuba südames” (“Heart of Cuba”; co-author) 2008, “Aserbaidžaani kirjad” (“Letters from Azerbaijan”) 2010, “Laama ja Linnart. Tiibet ja Eesti” 2012 (“Lama and Linnart. Tibet and Estonia”, co-author); poetry in literary magazine Looming 2010–2013, numerous articles and other works in the Estonian and international press

21 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU REMO HOLSMER

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

20 September 1980 in Tallinn In a relationship, one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary Science School 1998; Tallinn University of Technology, public administration 2002 (equivalent to Master’s degree); University of Tartu, Master’s programme in public administration 2002–

CAREER: Tallinn City Government, Adviser to the Deputy Mayor 2003–2004, Kristiine District Elder 2004–2005; Adviser to the Prime Minister 2005–2008; BC Kalev/Cramo, Manager 2005–2009; Riigikogu Estonian Reform Party Faction, Adviser 2009–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2000–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Finance Committee); Tallinn City Council 2005–2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Representative of Estonia in the Control Committee of the Nordic Investment Bank; AS Eesti Liinirongid (Elron railways), Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Basketball Association, Member of the Board

HOBBIES: literature, travelling, running, basketball

22 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU OLGA IVANOVA

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

15 October 1984 in Married, one son

EDUCATION: Kohtla-Järve Coeducational Gymnasium 2004; Tallinn University of Technology, public administration 2004–

CAREER: Assistant Adviser to Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2006–2007, Adviser to Deputy Mayor 2007, Assistant Adviser to Mayor 2007–2010; North Tallinn District, Deputy District Elder 2010–2011, Lasnamäe District Elder 2011–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2006–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: articles in the press

23 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JÜRI JAANSON

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

14 October 1965 in Tartu Two daughters

EDUCATION: Viljandi Secondary School No. 4 in 1984; University of Tartu, physical education 1984−1985, 1998–2000; University of Tartu, Pärnu College, economics 2015

CAREER: OÜ JAGT, Member of the Board 2005–; Vanapargi Haldus OÜ, Member of the Board 2010–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2011–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 2nd class 2005; single sculls rowing: silver medal at Summer Olympics in Athens 2004; gold medal at World Championship 1990, silver medal 1995, bronze medal 1989; overall winner of Rowing World Cup 1990 and 1995 (also winner of all the races); silver medal at Goodwill Games 1990; double sculls rowing: silver medal at Summer Olympics in Beijing 2008 (with Tõnu Endrekson); bronze medal at World Championship 2007; winner of Rowing World Cup 2007; quadruple sculls rowing: bronze medal at World Championship 2005; gold medal at European Championship 2008; gold medal at Goodwill Games 1990; 48 times Estonian Champion; has won various important international competitions; Sports Award of the Republic of Estonia 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008; Best Male Athlete in Estonia 1990, 1995, 2004

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Olympic Committee, Member of the Representative Board; Pärnu Rowing Club; Pärnu Yacht Club; Pärnu Two Bridges Club; Tallinn and Association of the Hard of Hearing

HOBBIES: economics, politics, sports

24 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TOOMAS JÜRGENSTEIN

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

23 July 1964 Pärnu County, village of Ridalepa Married, one son and two daughters

EDUCATION: Pärnu Coeducational Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1982; University of Tartu, biology 1989; theology 1996 (both degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Krabi Basic School, teacher of biology, chemistry and geography 1989–1992; Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, teacher of religious studies and philosophy 1996–2016; Estonian Lutheran Hour Ministry 1997–2002

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2001–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Tartu City Council 2005–2016

AWARDS: Tartu Teacher of the Year 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Student corporation Ugala; Estonian Association of Teachers of Religious Studies; EELC Tartu St Paul congregation. Lectures in the University of Tartu, Theological Seminary, Theological Seminary of the Estonian Methodist Church, Institute of Theology of the EELC, Tartu Academy of Theology, and Euroacademy; classes on philosophy in the Miina Härma Gymnasium and Jaan Poska Gymnasium. Textbooks on religious studies: „Piibliõpik ja dogmaatika alused” 1997 (“Bible Study Textbook and Principles of Dogmatics”), co-author of „Kiriku ajalugu ja tänapäev” 1999 (“History of Church and the Church Today”), co-author of „Usundimaailma suured küsimused” 2011 (“Big Questions in Religion”), collection of stories „Tohuvabohu ja teised” 1998, editor of the collection of interviews „Rääkides religioonist” 2001 (“Let’s Talk about Religion”). Articles in the press, including columns in the weekly paper of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Eesti Kirik, and articles on school life in the teacher’s paper Õpetajate Leht.

HOBBIES: reading, outdoor activities, recreational sports.

25 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JAANUS KARILAID

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

1 February 1977 in Tallinn In a relationship, one daughter and one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 32 in 1996; Tallinn University, political science 2007

CAREER: Institute of Economic Law and Politics, lecturer (special course in public administration) 2001; Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture 2002–2003; Estonian Centre Party Offi ce, Coordinator 2004–2006; Riigikogu Estonian Centre Party Faction, Adviser 2006–2012; Tallinn Nõmme District, Deputy District Elder 2012–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1997–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Haapsalu City Council 2006–2015 (Chairman 2009–2015)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Association of Estonian Cities, Member of the Board 2009–2015; Lääne County Local Governments Union, Member of the Board 2009–2015; Estonian Table Tennis Association, President

HOBBIES: history, chess, racquet sports

26 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU UNO KASKPEIT

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

8 June 1957 in Valga In a relationship, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Valga Adult Secondary School (former Evening Secondary School) 1975; Tallinn Technical School No. 2, line telegraphy 1976; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, border guard 2000; National Defence University of Finland 2002; Tallinn University, Master of Social Sciences (organisational behaviour) 2006

CAREER: Rakvere Communication Technology Exploitation Centre, 4th category line fi tter 1976–1977; conscript service 1977–1979; Valga Consumer Cooperative, driver 1979–1981; Valga Motor Transport Depot No. 9, driver 1981–1986; Valga Professional Firefi ghting Company, driver 1987–1990; State and Border Defence Board of Estonia/Border Guard Administration of Estonia, Head of Lüllemäe Border Guard Station 1990–1992, Head of Valga County Regional Control Centre 1992–1998, Head of Border Department 1998–2006; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Border Guard College, Director 2006–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee)

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 5th class 1997; Cross of Merit of the Border Guards, 2nd class; Cross of Acknowledgement of the Latvian Border Guard, 2nd class

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Reserve Offi cers’ Association; Estonian Border Guard Offi cers’ Association; Estonian South Border Offi cers’ Association; Estonian Hunters’ Society

HOBBIES: alpine skiing, hunting, shooting

27 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU LIINA KERSNA

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

3 April 1980 in Tallinn Married, one son

EDUCATION: Lasnamäe General Gymnasium 1998; University of Tartu, journalism and public relations 2005

CAREER: Estonian Radio, presenter/editor 1998–2002; Federation of Estonian Student Unions, Public Relations Manager 2002–2004; Ministry of Agriculture, Press Bureau, Chief Specialist 2004, Public Relations Depart- ment, Deputy Head 2005–2006, Head 2006–2007; Media Adviser to the Government 2007–2010, 2012–2013, Government Communication Unit, Deputy Director 2010, Director 2010–2012, Adviser to the Prime Minister/ Head of Offi ce 2013–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2013–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

HOBBIES: travelling, sports

28 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JOHANNES KERT

JÄRVA COUNTY AND ELECTORAL DISTRICT

3 December 1959 in , Pskov Oblast, Russia Married, two daughters

EDUCATION: Võru Kreutzwald Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1977; University of Tartu, physical education 1981 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Sports Association Kalev, coach/teacher 1981–1983; Offi cer in Soviet Army 1983–1985; Sports Association Tööjõureservid, coach of Greco-Roman wrestling 1985–1988; Tartu Young Nature Lovers’ Club, teacher of photography 1988–1991; Defence League, Tartu District Commander 1991, Commander of the Defence League 1993–1996; Estonian Defence Forces, General Staff, Operations Department, Head of Operative Group 1991–1992, Kuperjanov Independent Infantry Battalion, Commander 1992, Commander of the Defence Forces 1996–2000, Adviser to the Commander, Acting Commander of Land Forces 2000–2001, Commander of Land Forces 2001–2002; Military Representative of Estonia to NATO and the European Union 2002–2008; Ministry of Defence, Adviser 2008–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 2nd class 2001; Order of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces; White Cross of the Estonian Defence League, 1st class; Estonian Defence League Medal of Merit for Special Services; Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defence, 1st class; other orders of the Estonian Defence League and of other countries

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Defence League, Member of Council of Elders; Rotary Club; Estonian Hunters’ Society

HOBBIES: military history, hunting, music

29 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU SIIM KIISLER

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

6 November 1965 in Tallinn Married, one daughter and four sons

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary Science School (former Secondary School No. 2) 1984; Tallinn University of Technology, automated control systems 1991 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Glacier Eesti AS, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 1995–2003; Tallinn Kesklinn District Elder 1999–2001; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Assistant Minister 2007–2008; Minister of Regional Affairs 2008–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1996–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu 2003–2005 (Chairman of faction), 2006–2007, 12th Riigi- kogu 2014–2015, 13th Riigikogu; also elected to Tallinn City Council in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NPO Estonian Association of Large Families; NGO Transparency International Estonia; Student Corporation Fraternitas Liviensis

HOBBIES: orienteering, football

30 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TOOMAS KIVIMÄGI

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

16 February 1963 in , Lääne County In a relationship, two sons and one daughter

EDUCATION: Sindi Gymnasium 1981; University of Tartu, law (cum laude) 1986 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Soontagana Collective Farm, Assistant to the Chairman in legal issues 1986–1990; Pärnu County Government, Department of Agriculture, Legal Adviser, Deputy County Governor 1990–1993, County Governor 1993–2009; Mayor of Pärnu, 2009–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee); elected to Pärnu City Council in 2009 and 2013

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 3rd class 2001; Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 2nd class 2005; United Mexican States Order of the Aztec Eagle 1996; Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Commander with Star 1998; Golden Cross of the Rescue Board; Pärnumaa Coat-of-Arms Badge; Pärnu Man of the Year, etc

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting, Member of the Advisory Council; Endla Theatre Foundation, Member of the Council; AS Eesti Liinirongid (Elron railways), Member of the Supervisory Board; Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), full member of Political Bureau; Pärnu Rotary Club; Valgeranna Golf Club

HOBBIES: sports (golf, volleyball, alpine skiing, bowling), gardening

31 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU AIVAR KOKK

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

15 April 1960 in Jõgeva Married, three daughters

EDUCATION: Tallinn Sports Boarding School, Otepää Branch 1978; Tallinn University of Technology, production of construction details and structures 1983 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Jõgeva EPT, Mobile Mechanised Special Construction Unit, Head of Planning and Production Depart- ment 1983–1985, Chief Engineer 1985–1987; Jõgeva EPT, Deputy Head 1987–1992; AS Cobra Grupp, Member of the Board 1992–1998, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 1998–2004; AS Seitung, Member of the Board 1995–2004; AS Pamako Betoon, Member of the Board 1996–2004; Central Estonian Business Centre, Member of the Board 1999–2004; Jõgeva County Governor 2004–2009; AS Werol Tehased, Member of the Board 2010–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2011–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of Rural Affairs Committee), 13th Riigi- kogu (Chairman of the Social Committee); Jõgeva Rural Municipality Council 1989–2000, Chairman 2002–2004 and 2009–2011, also elected in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Foundation Environmental Investment Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board 2012–; Jõgevamaa Business Club, President; Jõgeva and Tartu Counties Business Club, fi gurehead; Estonian National Culture Foundation, Vaike Lapp Foundation, Chairman of the Administrative Council; Estonian Skating Union, Member of the Board; has composed music and acted as publisher

HOBBIES: organisation of sports, cultural and charity events and conferences, recreational sports, music, gardening, cooking

32 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MIHHAIL KORB

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

3 August 1980 in Pärnu In a relationship, one daughter

EDUCATION: Kohtla-Järve Ahtme Gymnasium 1998; Tallinn University of Technology, business administration 2003; Master of Economics 2008; Tallinn University of Technology, energetics 2010–

CAREER: Kohtla-Järve City Government, economic specialist in fi nancing 2001–2004; Tallinn Mustamäe District Government, Budget Specialist 2004–2005; Tallinn Kristiine District Elder 2005–2011; Tallinn Kesklinn District Elder 2011–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2002–; Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu 2014–2015, 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee); Tallinn City Council 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn Russian Museum Foundation, Member of the Board; NGO School of Social Sciences, Member of the Board

33 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VALERI KORB

IDA-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

3 July 1954 in Kohtla-Järve, Ida-Viru County Married, two sons

EDUCATION: Kohtla-Järve Ahtme Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 14) 1971; Sillamäe Mining School, technician/mining specialist 1979; North West Academy of Public Administration (Russian Federation), social sciences 1984; St. Petersburg State University of Service and Economics, economics 1999, Candidate of Sociology 2002

CAREER: Eesti Põlevkivi, cleaning operator 1971–1988; Kohtla-Järve Education Department, Head 1988–1990; Mayor of Kohtla-Järve 1990–1991, 1996–1999, 2002–2003, Deputy Mayor 1991–1993; Ahtme District Elder 1993–1996

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1997–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2011–); Kohtla-Järve City Council 1999–2002 and 2003–2007 (Chairman), also elected in 1993, 1996, 2002, 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Ida-Viru Central Hospital Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board; Foundation Environmental Investment Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board; Järve Biopuhastus OÜ, Member of the Supervisory Board; Kohtla-Järve Järve Russian Gymnasium, Member of the Board of Trustees; Kohtla-Järve Children’s Home, Member of the Board of Trustees

HOBBIES: photography, gardening

34 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU SIRET KOTKA

LÄÄNE-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

27 July 1986 in Viljandi

EDUCATION: Väike-Maarja Gymnasium 2005; University of Tartu, sociology, social policy and social work 2008; Tallinn University, MA in political science 2016

CAREER: Assistant Adviser to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications 2005–2006; OÜ Fixor Holding, project manager 2007; Adviser to Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2008–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2004–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu 2014–2015, 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee); Väike-Maarja Rural Municipality Council 2005–2014

OTHER ACTIVITIES: promoter of village movements; NPO Triigi Mõis (Triigi Manor), Member of the Board; NGO Ausad Valimised (Fair Elections), Member of the Board; Väike-Maarja Farmers’ Society; Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals; articles in the press; local newspaper Väikemaarjalane, editor 2011–

HOBBIES: cooking, acting in amateur theatre

35 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KALEV KOTKAS

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

10 April 1960 in Tallinn Divorced, one daughter and two sons

EDUCATION: Tallinn Kristiine Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 4) 1978; Tallinn University of Technology, mechanical engineering and machine tools 1983; postgraduate studies in mechanical engineering 1987–1988 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinn University of Technology, Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, assistant 1981–1982, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, laboratory engineer, senior laboratory engineer, head of laboratory, postgraduate student 1983–1988; Ministry of Social Affairs: head of the Construction and Supplies Department, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Social Welfare Institutions 1988–1992; AS Kapa, executive director 1993–1994; Hiiu County Council, head of the Management Services Department 1994–1996; Emmaste Rural Municipality, Mayor 1996–1999 and 2005–2007, project manager 2003–2005

PARTY AFFILIATION: Moderates/People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1997–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2000–2003), 11th Riigi- kogu (Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee), 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2014–2015), 13th Riigikogu; Emmaste Rural Municipality Council 1999–2005, also elected in 1996 and 2005

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Ernst Jaakson Foundation, Member of the Board; Estonian Rye Society; Hiiumaa Tennis Club; Sõru Yacht Club; Sõruotsa Village Club; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: tennis, gardening

36 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU EERIK-NIILES KROSS

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

8 September 1967 in Tallinn Married, one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21 in 1985; University of Hamburg 1989–1990; University of Tartu, history (cum laude) 1991; University of London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), M.A. in history 1994; University of Tartu, Institute of Law 2000–2003

CAREER: Estonian Information Bureau in London, Director 1990–1991; Estonian Embassy in London, chargé d’affaires 1991–1992; Estonian Mission to the UN, Minister-Counsellor 1992; Estonian Embassy in Washington DC: chargé d’affaires 1992‒1993, Minister-Counsellor 1993‒1995; Government Offi ce, Offi ce of the National Security Coordinator, Security Coordinator 1995‒2000; Security Adviser to the President of the Republic 2001; OÜ Trustcorp, Member of the Board 2000–2015; Coalition Provisional Authority (Iraq), Senior Director for Intelligence Institutions Development 2003‒2004; Adviser of the Georgian National Security Council 2007‒2012

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2011–2014; Estonian Reform Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2013–2015

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 3rd class 2008; Presidential Order of Excellence (Georgia) 2013; Iraq Reconstruction Service Medal (United Kingdom) 2007

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Reserved Offi cers’ Association, founding member, Captain (in reserve); Defence League; Estonian Students’ Society; Tallinn Old Town Rotary Club; NGO S-Keskus; Foundation for the Appreciation of Freedom Fight of Estonia; has advised the governments of countries carrying out democratic reforms, including Georgia and Ukraine; participated in Iraqi Freedom mission 2003–2004; books “Vabaduse väravad. Valik tekste 1988‒2006” (“Selected Texts 1988–2006”) 2007, and “Kross. Üksikud head mehed” (“Kross. A Few Good Men”) 2011 (co-author); has compiled the list “Pro Patria. II. Auraamat langenud ja hukkunud metsavendadele 1944‒1978 (lühinimestik). Tööversioon” (“Book of Honour for Killed and Fallen Forest Brethren 1944–1978”) 1998; numerous articles in the Estonian and international press

HOBBIES: archaeology, heritage protection, militarism, history, Forest Brethren movement, freedom fi ghts of small nations

37 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARTIN KUKK

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

15 August 1987 in Rakvere In a relationship, one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn Technical Gymnasium 2006; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, taxation 2013; post-graduate studies in internal security 2013–

CAREER: Betoneks Ehitus OÜ, site engineer 2006–2007; Mecro AS, product manager 2007–2008; Estonian Reform Party, Development Manager 2008–2011, Secretary General 2011–2016

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2007–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn Technical Gymnasium, Board of Trustees; Mustamäe Administrative Council 2009–2012

HOBBIES: literature and sports

38 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KRISTJAN KÕLJALG

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

26 December 1982 in Paide Married, one daughter

EDUCATION: Paide Coeducational Gymnasium 2001; University of Tartu, law 2001–

CAREER: Assistant to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications 2004–2005; OÜ Faarup, CEO 2005–2007; Koigi Rural Municipality Mayor 2007–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2002–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Paide City Council 2002–2009, elected to Koigi Rural Municipality Council in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NGO Järva Development Partners (Leader local action group), Member of the Board 2007–2014; Union of Järva County Municipalities, Member of the Board 2007–2013, Chairman 2013–2015; Järva County Development Centre, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2008–2013; Estonian Students’ Society

HOBBIES: literature, swimming, cycling

39 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KALVI KÕVA

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

16 November 1974 in Rõuge Rural Municipality, Võru County Married, one daughter and two sons

EDUCATION: Võru Industrial Vocational School, wood processing technology 1994

CAREER: Rõuge Basic School, teacher 1993–1994; Rõuge Rural Municipality Council, construction specialist 1995–1996; Nursi Basic School, teacher 1996–1997; entrepreneur 1997–1999; Rõuge Rural Municipality Mayor 1999–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2001–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu, 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee), 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction); elected to Rõuge Rural Municipality Council in 1999–2009

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Foundation Environmental Investment Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Basketball Association, Member of the Board; NGO Rõuge Volunteer Firemen, Member of the Board; private entrepreneur

40 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KÜLLIKI KÜBARSEPP

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

27 June 1981 in Otepää Rural Municipality, Valga County Single

EDUCATION: Otepää Gymnasium 2000; University of Tartu 2006, political science (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Pro Patria, assistant to Secretary General 2005–2006; Pro Patria and Res Publica Union, assistant of the Board 2006–2007; Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture 2007–2011; Wahlquist OÜ, buyer 2011–2012; MTÜ Vaba Isamaaline Kodanik (NGO Free Patriotic Citizen), Member of the Board 2011–2013

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Free Party 2014–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn District of the Estonian Defence League, Toompea Unit 2010–; MTÜ Vaba Isamaaline Kodanik (NGO Free Patriotic Citizen), founding member 2011; Telliskivi Society 2010–; Pelgulinn Society 2013– (neighbourhood societies); articles in the press

HOBBIES: skiing, knitting

41 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HELMEN KÜTT

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

28 July 1961 in Viljandi Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Suure-Jaani Gymnasium 1979; Viljandi Culture College, cultural club worker 1984; Tallinn University, social work 2001, Master of Social Work 2003

CAREER: Viljandi District Communications Centre, Subscription Department 1979–1981; Viljandi MEK, typist, Head of Offi ce 1981–1992; Estonian Red Cross, Secretary 1992–1993; Viljandi County Government, Social Welfare Department 1993; Viljandi City Government, Social Welfare Counsellor, Head of Social Welfare Depart- ment 1993–2001, 2005–2011; Deputy Mayor of Viljandi 2001–2005; Minister of Social Protection 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian People’s Union 2006–2010; Social Democratic Party 2011–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction); Viljandi City Council 1996–1999, also elected in 1993, 1999–2013

AWARDS: Honorary Decoration of the Town of Viljandi 2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: head of the Estonian delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU); Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Social Work Association; Federation of the Trade Unions of State and Municipal Agencies Employees; Viljandi Advisory Centre for Senior Citizens; charity work, volunteer at EELC St Paul’s Congregation of Viljandi; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: yoga, music, theatre, reading

42 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANTS LAANEOTS

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

16 January 1948 in Kilingi-Nõmme, Pärnu County Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Kilingi-Nõmme Gymnasium 1965; Kharkiv Guards Higher Tank Command School, tank offi cer, cars, tractors and armoured vehicles exploitation engineer 1970; Malinovsky Military Academy of Armour Troops (Moscow, Russian Federation) 1978–1981; NATO Defense College (Rome, Italy) 1997–1998; National Defence University of Finland (Helsinki) 1999–2000

CAREER: Pääsküla railway station, railway automatics assembler 1965–1966; Soviet Army, 48th Guards Tank Division, 300th Tank Regiment, commander of tank platoon, commander of training company, commander of tank battalion 1970–1978 (Ukraine); 155th Motor Rifl e Division, 76th Tank Regiment, Chief of Staff 1981–1982, 78th Tank Division, 180th Tank Regiment, Commander, 78th Tank Regiment, First Vice-Commander/Division Chief of Staff 1982–1987 (Kazakhstan); Adviser to Commander of Ethiopian Infantry Division, Adviser to Commander of Army Corps 1987–1989; Tartu War Commissioner 1989–1991; Estonian Defence Forces, Chief of Staff 1991–1994, 1997–1999; Security company AS ESS Lõuna, Director 1994–1996; Baltic Centre for Defence Studies, Director 1999–2001; Estonian National Defence College, Commander 2001–2006; Defence Attaché of the Republic of Estonia in the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Republic 2001–2006; Commander of the Defence Forces 2006–2011; Adviser to the Prime Minister on security and national defence issues 2011–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–; member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tartu City Council 1996–1997, 2013–2015

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 2nd class 2000; Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 1st class 2012; Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland 2007; Royal Swedish Order of the North Star, 2nd class 2011; Commander of the Legion of Merit of the United States of America 2012; White Cross of the Estonian Defence League, 1st class 2011; Cross of Merit of the Defence League; Border Guard Cross of Merit; Badges of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces, Rescue Board, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Interior; commemorative medal “10th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of the Estonian Defence Forces”; Order of the Red Star (USSR)

43 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU RANKS: Soviet Army: lieutenant 1970; Lieutenant Senior Grade 1973; Captain 1975; 1979; Sub-Colonel 1982; Colonel 1987; Estonian Defence Forces: Colonel 1992; Major General 1998; Lieutenant General 2008; General 2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Head of Estonian Delegation; Estonian Defence League, Chairman of the Council of Elders 2013–; Tartu District of the Defence League; Tartu Toome Rotary Club; articles on security and national defence in the Estonian press; book “Vene-Gruusia 2008. aasta sõda – põhjused ja tagajärjed” (“Russian-Georgian War in 2008. Causes and Consequences”) 2014

HOBBIES: politics, history, militarism, Russia and former Soviet Republics, security of the Baltic states, sports

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Deported to Siberia 1949–1958

44 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KALLE LAANET

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 September 1965 in Orissaare, Saare County Married, one son and two daughters

EDUCATION: Tallinn Sports Boarding School 1983; Tallinn Law Enforcement Special Secondary School 1988; Concordia International University in Estonia, law 2001 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Kingissepp District/Saare County Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Department, Criminal Investigation Group, operative commissioner 1988–1989 and 1990, Operative Prevention Service, District Militia Inspector 1989–1990, Internal Affairs Department, Criminal Investigation Group, Senior Operative Commissioner of criminal investigation 1990–1991; Saare Police Prefecture, Criminal Police, Senior Inspector 1991–1992, Sub-Prefect 1992–1993; Police Board, Central Criminal Police, Property Crimes Department, Inspector 1993–1994, Organised Crime Prevention Department, Information Group, Chief Inspector 1994–1995; Saare Police Prefect 1995–2002; Tallinn Police Prefect 2002–2004; Lääne Police Prefect 2004–2005; Minister of the Interior 2005–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2005–2012; Estonian Reform Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee), 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee 2011–2014, Chairman of the Committee of Investigation for Ascertaining the Facts Relating to the Issuing of Temporary Residence Permits to Aliens), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Constitutional Committee); elected to Kuressaare City Council in 2009

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 3rd class 2006; Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2005

OTHER ACTIVITIES: FBI National Academy, European Department, President 2007; Estonian Police Sport Association, President 2008–2015; SA Turvaline Saaremaa (Foundation for Safe Saaremaa), Member of the Council

HOBBIES: sports and literature

45 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

20 July 1981 in Anapa, Russia One daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Läänemere Gymnasium 1999; University of Tartu, journalism 2004 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: newspaper Eesti Ekspress, journalist 2005–2014; magazine Браво!, Editor-in-Chief 2007–2008; channel ETV2, presenter 2009–2010; channel 3+, presenter 2012–2013

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2014–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction)

AWARDS: Estonian Newspaper Association prize for the best feature story in 2006; European Commission Journalist Award For Diversity. Against Discrimination 2008; various other press prizes

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Russian Theatre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; books: “Vene köögi eripära Eesti moodi” (“Peculiarity of the Russian Cuisine in the Estonian Way”) 2009, “Peipsi veerel. Vanausulised paluvad lauda” (“Cuisine of the Lake Peipus Old Believers”) 2011, “Emadepäev. Vastse ema vested” 2012 (“Musings of a New Mother”, co-author, also published in Russian), “Lasnamäe valge laev” 2013 (“White Ship of Lasnamäe”, Russian version 2014), “Poliitpäevik” (“Political Diary”) 2015; presenter of TV programmes “Vandekohus” 2009–2010 (“Jury”, channel ETV2) and “Täna õhtul otse-eetris” 2012–2013 (“Live Tonight”, channel 3+)

HOBBIES: politics and journalism

46 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARIS LAURI

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

1 January 1966 in Kiviõli, Ida-Viru County Single

EDUCATION: Kohtla-Järve Järve Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1984; University of Tartu, economic cybernetics 1989, Master of Science 1994

CAREER: Estonian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics, Senior Accountant 1989–1991; Ministry of Economic Affairs, Investments Department, specialist 1993–1994; Eesti Pank, Economic Analysis Department, specialist 1994–1996; Bank of Tallinn, economic analyst 1996–1998; Hansapank/ Swedbank, economic analyst/head of department 1998–2011; OÜ Oeconomia, owner 2011–; Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister 2014; Minister of Finance 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–; member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 5th class 2008

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Genealogical Society; Estonian Development Fund, Member of the Supervisory Board 2015–; academic activities in universities (lectures, seminars, tutoring, participation in committees, opponent at dissertations): University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian Business School, Audentes University, Private School of Social Sciences Veritas; articles in the Estonian press; “Social Studies Textbook for Gymnasiums” 2014, co-author; public appearances in media, at seminars, training courses and various events

HOBBIES: history and genealogy

47 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HEIMAR LENK

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

17 September 1946 in Tallinn Married

EDUCATION: Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 10) 1964; Tallinn University of Technology, accounting 1976; Moscow State University, television journalism 1980 (all degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: newspapers Säde, Õhtuleht, Rahva Hääl and Noorte Hääl, editor 1964–1974; Estonian Radio and Estonian Television news editor, reporter 1974–1983, Moscow correspondent 1978–1983; Moscow Radio and Ostankino Television company, Head of Estonian Bureau 1983–1995; newspaper Sõnumileht, special correspondent 1995–1999; newspaper Kesknädal, Editor-in-Chief 1999–2003

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1994–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2002–2005; elected to Valga City Council in 2005–2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Centre for Pensioners, President; Valga County Association of Pensioners, Chairman; Estonian Tenants’ Union; author and presenter of radio and TV programmes (incl. “Meedia keskpunkt” in Tallinn TV 2012–); documentary “Verised majad” (“Bloody Houses”) 2013, co-author of the script; book “Lõhutud elud. Eesti omandireformi sundüürnike lugu 1989–2011” (“Story of Involuntary Lessees after the Ownership Reform 1989–2011”) 2011, and anniversary publication “10 aastat ühistegevust. Põlvamaa HLÜ. Lugu Põlvamaa ühistulisest liikumisest, maakonna ühistegelastest ja nende loodud hoiu-laenuühistust” (“10 Years of Community Activities. Põlva Savings and Loan Association. Story of Associations Movement in Põlva County, Community Activists and Their Savings and Loan Associations”) 2011; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: journalism, from the Swinging Sixties, photography

48 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KERSTIN-OUDEKKI LOONE

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

5 February 1979 in Tartu Single

EDUCATION: Hugo Treffner Gymnasium 1997; University of Tartu, mathematics, philosophy 2003; Tallinn University, MA in political science 2005; doctoral studies in political science 2005–

CAREER: freelance columnist and political analyst 1999–; European Union Election Observation Mission: short-term observer in Liberia 2005, in Yemen 2006, in Bangladesh 2008, long-term observer in Aceh Province of Indonesia 2006, in Sierra Leone 2012, in Afghanistan 2014, in Myanmar 2015; OSCE Election Observation Mission, short-term observer in Kyrgyzstan 2007; Tallinn University, Institute of Political Science and Governance, lecturer 2009–2013; European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, lecturer of special course in election observation 2012–; Estonian Centre Party, Secretary General 2016–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2013–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: civic movements “No to Police State!” and Eighth May Movement; co-author of the book “Suveräänsus, seadus, immigratsioon” 2004 and monograph “Populism in the Baltic States” 2012; director of documentary “Presentaatorid: mehed mitte ainult mustas” 2005; published several articles on science, economy and politics in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: photography, mountain hiking

49 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU LAURI LUIK

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

23 April 1982 in Haapsalu In a relationship, one son

EDUCATION: Haapsalu Wiedemann Gymnasium 2000; Tallinn University of Technology, computer and systems engineering 2004, Master of Science 2009

CAREER: Riigikogu Estonian Reform Party Faction, Adviser 2003–2005, adviser in regional development division 2003–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2000–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu, 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee 2014–2015), 13th Riigikogu; Haapsalu City Council 2002–2007, also elected in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board 2007–, Chairman 2011–; Rural Development Foundation, Member of Supervisory Board 2007–2016; foundation KredEx, Member of the Supervisory Board 2016–; Tehvandi Sports Centre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Council; Estonian School Sport Union, President; EELC Haapsalu St John Congregation Council; Estonian Reform Party Youth, Chairman 2003–2005; books “Must ja valge luik” 2013 (co-author) and “Pitsumamma” 2014; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: running, literature, music, nature

50 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU AIN LUTSEPP

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

6 May 1954 in Tallinn Married, one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 10) 1972; Drama School of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, actor 1980 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: , actor 1980–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Free Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 5th class 2001; Order of the White Star, 4th class 2006; Award 1979; Ants Lauter Award 1987; Estonian Theatre Union special award 1982, Annual Award 1988; Honoured Artist of the Estonian SSR 1989; Estonian Theatre Annual Award for the best male actor 1990, 1992, 1995; State Culture Prize 1995, 2002; Prize of theatre festival Draama 1997; collegial award Suur Ants of the Estonian Drama Theatre 2002; Karl Ader Award 2010

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Theatre Union, Chairman 2008–; Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Member of the Board of Trustees; Palamuse O. Luts Parish School Museum Council; Estonian Drama Theatre Creative Council; parts in theatre productions: Joosep (Raudsepp, “Vedelvorst” by 1981), Tom (Ayckbourn, “The Norman Conquests” 1985), Captain Keeney (O’Neill, “Ile” 1985), Pozzo (Beckett, “Waiting for Godot” 1986), Caliban (Shakespeare, “Tempest” 1986), XX (Mrožek, “Emigrants” 1989, in theatre Vanalinnastuudio), Man (Kõiv, “Kokkusaamine” 1991), Shylock (Shakespeare, “Merchant of Venice” 1992), Martin Lampe (Kõiv, “Filosoofi - päev” 1994), Ol Karlsa (Lindgren, “The Way of the Snake” 1998), Uncle George (Friel, “Aristocrats” 2000), Werner Heisenberg (Frayn, “Copenhagen” 2002), James Tyrone (O’Neill, “Long Day’s Journey into Night” 2008); Aleksander Bakunin (Stoppard, “Coast of Utopia. Part I. Voyage” 2013, in Tallinn City Theatre), Konstantin Päts (Hargla, “Wabadusrist” 2014), and many more; parts in radio plays, television fi lms and series (“M Klubi” 1996–1998, “Pilvede all” 2011–, etc.), fi lms (“Kevade” 1969, “Suvi” 1976, “Luukas” 1993, “Idioot” 2011, etc.)

HOBBIES: theatre and fi lm

51 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JAAK MADISON

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

22 April 1991 in Kaalepi, Albu Rural Municipality, Järva County Single

EDUCATION: Tallinn Old Town Adult Gymnasium 2011; Tallinn School of Service, waiter 2011; Tallinn University, political science 2014–2015; EuroAcademy, international relations 2015–

CAREER: AS Tallink, Duty Free sales consultant 2009–2014; AS Tallink, assistant purser 2012–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2013–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee); Albu Rural Municipality Council 2013–2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: studies in Hangös evangelisca folkhögskolan, Finland 2009 (fi lm and Nordic history); Conservative People’s Party of Estonia, youth association Sinine Äratus (Blue Awakening), Chairman of the Board; Tallinn District of the Defence League; published articles in the press

HOBBIES: reading, theatre, sports

52 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JAANUS MARRANDI

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

23 March 1963 in Paide Married, two daughters

EDUCATION: Türi Secondary School No. 1 in 1981; Estonian University of Life Sciences, land improvement 1986 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Collective Farm Estonia, Chief Irrigation Engineer 1988–1993; OÜ Estonia, Chairman of the Board 1993–1996, Deputy Chairman 1996–1999, CAO, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2011–2015; Minister of Agriculture 2002–2003; OÜ Antonett, Member of the Board 2011–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1998–2004; Estonian People’s Union 2005–2010 (Chairman 2007– 2008); Social Democratic Party 2011–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu, 10th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee 2003–2005, Deputy Chairman 2005–2007), 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Select Committee on the Application of the Anti-corruption Act), 13th Riigikogu; Oisu Rural Municipality Council 1993–2002 (Chairman), also elected in 2002; Türi Rural Municipality Council 2013–2015, also elected in 2005

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: State Forest Management Centre and OÜ Estonia, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Land Reclamation Society and Farmers Union of Järva County, Member of the Board; Estonian Rye Society; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: nature and literature

53 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDRES METSOJA

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 November 1978 in Vändra, Pärnu County In a relationship, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Järvakandi Gymnasium 1997; Audentes University, business management 2004; University of Tartu, Master’s programme in strategic management

CAREER: Kaisma Rural Municipality Mayor 2002–2007; Pärnu County Local Governments Union, Chairman of the Board 2007–2010; Pärnu County Governor 2010–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Res Publica/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2004–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the faction 2015, Deputy Chairman of the State Budget Control Select Committee); Kaisma Rural Municipality Council 1999–2002 (Chairman); Vändra Rural Municipality Council 2009–2010; elected to Pärnu City Council in 2013

AWARDS: Order of Pärnumaa Coat-of-Arms 2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: State Forest Management Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board; Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board 2015–; Pärnu Lions Club, President; Jõulumäe Recreational Sport Centre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; NGO Green Riverland Partnership, Member of the Board

HOBBIES: sports

54 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARKO MIHKELSON

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

30 November 1969 in Valga In a relationship, one daughter

EDUCATION: Valga Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1988; University of Tartu, history 1993, M.A. in history 1999

CAREER: newspaper Postimees, world news editor 1993–1994, Moscow correspondent 1994–1997, Editor-in- Chief 1997–2000; Baltic Centre for Russian Studies, Director 2000–2003

PARTY AFFILIATION: Res Publica/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2001–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee 2003–2005, Deputy Chairman 2005–2007), 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee), 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the National Defence Committee); Valga City Council 2002–2003; elected to Viimsi Rural Municipality Council in 2005–2013

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2006; Commander of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique of the Republic of Portugal 2003; Grand Offi cer of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy 2004; Grand Cross of the Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas 2004; Knight of the National Order of Merit of France 2005; Offi cer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2009; Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Polar Star of the Kingdom of Sweden 2011; Order of Merit of the Republic of Malta 2012; Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 3rd class 2012; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland 2014; Golden Award of the Estonian Ministry of Defence 2004; Estonian Ministry of Defence Cross of Merit, 2nd Class 2016

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association, Chairman of the Council; International Centre for Defence Studies, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, Member of the Super- visory Board; Tallinn Rotary Club; reserve offi cer book “Venemaa. Valguses ja varjus” (“Russia. Light and Shadows”) 2010; articles on politics in the Estonian and international press; co-author of school textbooks on recent history 2000, 2003, and on social studies 2013

HOBBIES: golf, tennis

55 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARIANNE MIKKO

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

26 September 1961 in Võru Married

EDUCATION: Pärnu Coeducational Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1979; University of Tartu, journalism 1984 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian Radio, editor 1984–1991; newspaper Eesti Ekspress, editor 1991–1992, 1993–1994; freelance journalist in Republic of South Africa 1992–1993; newspaper Päevaleht/Eesti Päevaleht, special correspondent in EU and NATO 1994–1996; Estonian Television, diplomatic correspondent in Brussels 1996–2000, special correspondent 2000–2002; newspaper Maaleht, special correspondent 2002–2003; Radio Kuku foreign affairs programme Välismääraja, presenter 2002–2004; foreign policy journal Diplomaatia, Editor-in-Chief 2003–2004

PARTY AFFILIATION: People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 2002–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: European Parliament 2004–2009; 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee), 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Head of Moldovan Delegation of the European Parliament 2004–2009; NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Head of Estonian Delegation 2014–2015; Head of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) 2015– and member of Bureau of the PACE 2016–; Party of European Socialists, women’s association (PES Women), Member of the Board; Women in International Security – Estonia (WIIS-EST); Gender Equality Council, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Defence Industry Council; foreign policy journal Diplomaatia, Member of the College; NGO Estonian Animal Shelters, matron; SDP Women’s Association Kadri, Tallinn District, Chairwoman; books: “Конец последней империи. Встречи с Ю. Афанасьевым” (“The End of the Last Empire. Interviews with Yuri Afanasiev”) 1991, “Suured silmad ja teisi tekste” 2007, “Moldova. Lääne ja ida vahel” (“Moldova. Between West and East”) 2009; autobiography in anthology “Kuidas vaatad, nõnda näed” 2009; articles in specialist collections and the Estonian press

HOBBIES: theatre, music, cinema, reading

56 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU SVEN MIKSER

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

8 November 1973 in Tartu In a relationship, two daughters

EDUCATION: Paide Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1992; University of Tartu, English language 199 6 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: University of Tartu, Department of Germanic and Romance Philology, Assistant 1996–1999; Estonian Centre Party, Political Secretary 1998–1999; Minister of Defence 2002–2003, 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1995–2005; Social Democratic Party 2005–, Chairman 2010–2015, member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu; 10th Riigikogu (Chairman of the National Defence Committee 2003–2005); 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee); 12th Riigikogu (Chair- man of faction 2011–2014), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee); Paide City Council 1999–2002, also elected in 2002; elected to Tallinn City Council in 2005 and 2009

AWARDS: Knight of the National Order of Merit of France 2005; Estonian Defence Forces Meritorious Service Cross 2004; Cross of Merit of the Estonian Ministry of Defence, 2nd class 2004

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Vice-President 2008–2010, Chief Rapporteur of the Defence and Security Committee 2010–2013, Sub-Committee on Technology Trends and Security, Vice-Chairperson 2015–; articles on politics in Estonian press

57 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MADIS MILLING

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

24 November 1970 in Tallinn In a relationship, one son and two stepsons

EDUCATION: Tallinn Väike-Õismäe Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 17) 1989; Tallinn University, theatre director 1993 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: host in radio stations Top, Sky Plus, Radio 3, Kuku, Vikerraadio and Ring FM 1993–2015; Old Baskin’s Theatre, actor 2007–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2003–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; City Council 2004–2015

AWARDS: White Cross of the Estonian Defence League, 3rd class; Defence League Medal of Merit for Special Services; Defence League Bronze Medal of Merit; Defence League 10 Year Faithful Service Badge, etc.; Finnish Reserve Offi cers’ Federation Medals of Merit: Bronze and Silver; Ukrainian Registered Cossacks Order of Merit; Erna Society Order of Merit, 1st class

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Defence League, Tallinn District 1990–, Assistant to the Chief of Unit 2013–; Estonian Reserve Offi cers’ Association 1997–; Erna Society, Member of the Board 2001–; NGO Saku Volunteer Firemen 2013–; parts in radio and TV programmes, theatre and fi lm; co-author of cookbook “Lõkketoidud” (“Cooking over Bonfi re”) 2013

HOBBIES: hiking and military history

58 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU AADU MUST

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 March 1951 in Pärnu Married, four daughters

EDUCATION: Tartu Secondary School No. 7 in 1969; University of Tartu, history (cum laude) 1976; Candidate of History (equivalent of PhD) 1985

CAREER: Tori Cultural Centre, Artistic Director 1971–1973; University of Tartu, lecturer 1976–, Senior Researcher 1989–1991, History Department, Assistant Professor 1993–1997, Head of the Chair of Archival Studies 1994–1997, Professor 1997–, Head of History Department 2004–2006; Estonian Information Bureau in Stockholm, Head 1991

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1996–, member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Congress of Estonia; Committee of Estonia; 11th Riigikogu 2007–2009, 12th Riigikogu 2011–2013 (Deputy Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee), 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee); Tartu City Council 1989–1991, 1999–2001, Chairman 2001–2007, 2009–2011, 2013–2015

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2005; Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2005; Grand Offi cer of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands 2008

OTHER ACTIVITIES: history journal Kleio/Ajalooline Ajakiri, re-founder, Editor-in-Chief 1988–2003; Tartu University Press, Management Board –2007; National Library of Estonia, Member of the Supervisory Board 2007–2009 and 2015–; Presidium of the Baltic Assembly 2011–2013 and 2015–; Association of Estonian Cities, Member of the Board 2010–2011, 2014–2015; Academic Historical Society; Learned Estonian Society; Estonian Professional Association of Archivists; Council of Archives; Tartu Toome Rotary Club; books “Sindi linn ja 1. Detsembri nimeline Vabrik 1833–1983” (“Town and Textile Industry of Sindi 1833–1983”) 1985, “Eestlaste perekonnaloo allikad” (“Sources of Estonian Family History”) 2000, “Põrgu värk. Ajalootuulest ja põrguluulest” (“Winds of History and Poems of Hell”) 2001, “Rahvarinne 1988. Kakskümmend aastat hiljem” (“Popular Front 1988. Twenty Years Later”) 2008 (co-author), compilation “Eesti ajalugu. 5. Pärisorjuse

59 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU kaotamisest Vabadussõjani” (“History of Estonia. Part V. From Abolition of Serfdom until War of Indepen- dence”) 2010 (co-author), “Siber ja Eesti. Jalaraua kõlin” (“Siberia and Estonia. Clink of Shackles”) 2012, “Von Privilegierten zu Geächteten. Die Repressalien gegenüber deutschbaltischen Honoratioren während des Ersten Weltkrieges” 2014, “Perekonnaloo uurija käsiraamat” (“Genealogist’s Manual”) 2015, “Muutugu ja kadugu! Baltisakslased ja Esimene maailmasõda” (“May They Change and Perish! The Baltic Germans and World War I”) 2016; articles in specialist publications; writer and editor for publications on history

HOBBIES: Estica in the archives of the world

60 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KALLE MUULI

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

10 January 1958 in Tapa In a relationship, two daughters and one son

EDUCATION: Puurmani Secondary School 1976; University of Tartu, law 1981–1988

CAREER: ETKVL, Põltsamaa Agricultural Group of Enterprises, loader 1977–1978; Jõgeva Road Maintenance and Construction Board, carpenter 1981–1982; Tallinn Industrial Commodities Trust, legal adviser 1982–1983; Estonian SSR Ministry of Trade, Senior Legal Adviser 1983–1984, Head of Department for Organisation of Trade 1984–1986; youth magazine Pioneer, Literature Department, Senior Editor 1986–1989; cultural magazine Kultuur ja Elu, editor 1989–1990; newspaper Edasi/Postimees, correspondent 1989–1993; newspaper Rahva Hääl, Deputy Editor-in-Chief 1994–1995; newspaper Eesti Päevaleht, Editor-in-Chief 1995–2000; newspaper Postimees, Head of News Department 2000–2003, Head of Opinion Department 2003–2008, Deputy Editor- in-Chief 2008–2010, editor of daily news 2010–2011; newspaper Õpetajate Leht, Editor-in-Chief 2012–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Congress of Estonia; 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2008; Enn Soosaar Ethical Essayistics Prize 2012

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council 2015–; collections of poetry: “Sajus” 1986, “Kollase kuninga org” 1989 (co-author), “Klaasi tumeduses” 1991; books about recent political history of Estonia “Isamaa tagatuba. Mart Laari valitsus 1992–1994” (“Government of 1992–1994”) 2012, “Vabariigi sünnimärgid. Varjatud murdehetki Eesti poliitikas [1987–2007]” (“Hidden Turning Points in Estonian Politics [1987–2007]”) 2013, “Kodanike riik. Reformierakond loomisest kuni tänapäevani” (“Citizen’s State. From the Creation of the Reform Party Until Today”) 2014, “Vilja teine elu” (“Vilja’s Second Life”, co-author) 2015, in Russian 2016; presenter of socio-political radio programmes “Keskpäevatund”, “Muuli ja Samost” (Radio Kuku) and “Olukorrast riigis” (Radio 2)

HOBBIES: tennis, history

61 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MEELIS MÄLBERG

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

26 April 1970 in Räpina, Põlva County In a relationship, two daughters

EDUCATION: Räpina Coeducational Gymnasium 1988; Estonian University of Life Sciences, agricultural economics and business 1994 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: AS Leevaku, CEO 1995–1998; AS Matrix-Puit, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 1997–2007; Mayor of Räpina 1998–2002; AS Räpina Paberivabrik (Räpina Paper Mill), CEO 2003–2008; Otepää Municipality Mayor 2008–2009; OÜ Melx, Member of the Board 2009–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2000–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Räpina Rural Municipality Council 1996–1998, 2002–2009; Põlva City Council 2009–2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: AS Eesti Post, Member of Supervisory Board; Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board; Räpina Business Incubation Centre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; AS Eesti Teed (road maintenance), Member of the Supervisory Board; Lions Club Põlva; Põlva Business Club; Estonian Orienteering Federation, President; Värska Orienteering Club Peko, Member of the Board

HOBBIES: sports, travelling

62 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU EIKI NESTOR

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

5 September 1953 in Tallinn Married, two sons

EDUCATION: Gustav Adolf Gymnasium (former Tallinn Secondary School No. 1) 1971; Tallinn University of Technology, motor cars and motor-transport enterprises 1976 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Motor Depot, Head of Division 1976–1982; Motor Transport and Road Workers’ Trade Union, Chief Inspector of Occupational Health and Safety 1982–1989; Estonian Transport and Road Workers’ Trade Union, Deputy Chairman, Chairman 1989–1992; Minister of Regional Affairs 1994–1995; Minister of Social Affairs 1999–2002

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Social Democratic Party/Moderates/People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1994–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 7th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 1993–1994), 8th Riigikogu, 9th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2002–2003), 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction, Deputy Chairman of the Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act), 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction), 12th Riigikogu (President 2014–2015, Deputy Chairman of faction 2011–2014), 13th Riigikogu (President); Tallinn City Council 1996–1999, elected also in 2005 and 2009

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th class 2001; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland 2016

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Transport and Road Workers’ Trade Union, Chairman of the Council 1997–; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: sports, music

63 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDREI NOVIKOV

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

27 March 1982 in Tallinn Single

EDUCATION: Tallinn French School 2000; Tallinn School of Economics, accounting 2004; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, administrative management 2005; Tallinn University of Technology, business fi nance and economics, Master of Social Sciences 2013

CAREER: Adviser to Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2005, Adviser to Mayor 2005–2007, Lasnamäe Deputy District Elder 2007–2011, Kristiine District Elder 2011–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2001–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; elected to Tallinn City Council 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: AS Tallinna Linnahall, Member of the Supervisory Council 2005–2007; Tallinn City Enterprise Department, Start-Up Assistance and Training Assessment Committee 2006–2010

64 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MART NUTT

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

21 March 1962 in Tallinn

EDUCATION: Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 10) 1980; University of Tartu, history 1985, post-graduate studies in ethnography 1985–1988; Tallinn University of Technology, PhD 2011 (inter- national relations and European studies)

CAREER: Estonian Open-Air Museum, Scientifi c Director 1988–1991; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unit and department head 1990–1992; contractual employee of Jaan Tõnisson Institute, Estonian Institute of Human Rights, Estonian Institute of Humanities, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, and Radio Free Europe

PARTY AFFILIATION: National Coalition Party Isamaa (Pro Patria)/Pro Patria Union/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1990–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 7th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Constitutional Committee), 8th and 9th Riigikogu, 10th Riigikogu 2004–2007, 11th Riigikogu, 12th Riigikogu 2012–2014, 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1993–1999, 2011–2012, 2014–2015, also elected in 1999 and 2005

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 5th class 2001

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Jaan Tõnisson Institute 1991–, Vice-Chairman of the Board; Estonian Defence League and Reserve Offi cers’ Association 1998–; Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association 2001–; Estonian Institute of Human Rights, Chairman of the Board 2011–2012, Member of the Supervisory Board 2012–; Think Tank of the President of Estonia 2011–; Estonian Union of Journalists 2011–; Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa (AWEPA), Head of Section 2012–; Estonian Press Council 2012–; Integration and Migration Foundation Our People (MISA, Meie Inimesed), Vice-President of the Supervisory Board 2013–; Tallinn House of Scientists 2014–; book “Eesti ajalugu. VI. Vabadussõjast taasiseseisvumiseni” (“History of Estonia. Part VI. War of Independence until Restoration of Independence”, co-author) 2005; “Nüüdis-Eesti ja poliitilised süsteemid” (“Modern Estonia and Political Systems”) 2008; co-author of a gymnasium textbook on recent history 2014; numerous articles in the Estonian and international press and article compilations

HOBBIES: literature, history, politics, foreign policy, swimming, travelling

65 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANNELI OTT

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕL VA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

2 May 1976, Tartu Son and daughter

EDUCATION: University of Tartu 1999, exercise and sport sciences, 2000 teacher’s profession (minor; all degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Võru Huvikoda, trainer; Lasva Municipality, Assistant Mayor 2006˗2007; NGO Võrumaa Partnership Assembly, Manager, Chairman of Management Board 2007˗2015; Mayor of Võru 2009˗2010; Tallinn Nõmme District, Deputy Elder 2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian People’s Union 2005˗2009, Social Democratic Party 2009˗2011, Estonian Centre Party 2011–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Lasva Municipality Council 2005; Võru City Council 2009˗2015 (Chairman 2014-2015)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: South-Estonian Hospital Ltd, Member of the Supervisory Board; Foundation Võru Sports Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board; NGO Terve Võrumaa (Healthy Võrumaa), Member of the Manage- ment Board; Estonian Leader Union, Board Continuing education at management training courses at Tallinn University of Technology, etc.

HOBBIES: reading, recreational sports, travelling, music, rural life

66 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU IVARI PADAR

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

12 March 1965 in Navi, Võru County Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Võru Industrial Vocational School 1984; University of Tartu, history 1995 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Võru Dairy Factory, transport worker 1984; Võru Department of Repairs and Construction, carpenter 1988–1990; Võru 9-Year School No. 2, teacher 1990–1991; Deputy Mayor of Võru 1993–1994; Võru Farmers Union, Chairman 1994–1995; Ministry of Finance, Assistant to the Secretary General 1995–1997; AS HT Hulgi, CEO 1997–1999; Minister of Agriculture 1999–2002; AS Tallink Duty Free, adviser 2002–2003; Minister of Finance 2007–2009; Minister of Agriculture 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Moderates/People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1999–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: European Parliament 2009–2014; 10th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction), 11th Riigikogu 2007–2009, 12th Riigikogu 2011 (resigned), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee); Võru City Council 2002–2005 (Chairman 2002–2003); elected to Tallinn City Council in 2005

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Grilling Union, Honorary Member; Estonian Beef Breeders Association, Honorary Member; NGO Estonian Young Farmers, Honorary Member; Võru Farmers’ Union; Navi Village Society; articles in the Estonian press

67 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KALLE PALLING

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

27 February 1985 in Käru, Rapla County Married, one son

EDUCATION: Türi Gymnasium 2003; University of Tartu, Türi College, environmental management 2009; University of Tartu European College, Master programme in European studies 2011–

CAREER: OÜ Piperon, sales representative 2004–2005; Estonian Reform Party Youth, Secretary General 2006–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2005–; Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee 2014–); elected to Käru Rural Municipality Council in 2005, Viimsi Rural Municipality Council in 2009, Harku Rural Municipality Council in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: AS Tallinna Lennujaam (Tallinn airport) and Estonian Environmental Research Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian Ski Association, Member of the Board 2013–; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: sports, literature, music

68 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU URVE PALO

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

10 July 1972 in Haapsalu Married, one daughter and one son

EDUCATION: Värska Gymnasium 1990; University of Tartu, marketing and trade 1994 (equivalent to Master’s degree); Estonian Business School, international business administration (master’s study)

CAREER: Saint-Gobain Ehitustooted AS, accountant 1993–1994, Export Manager 1995–1999, Advertising Manager 1997–1999, Director 1999–2007; AS Proline, Executive Director 1994–1995; Minister of Population and Ethnic Affairs 2007–2009; Viimsi Rural Municipality, Deputy Mayor 2009–2011; Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure 2014–2015; Minister of Entrepreneurship 2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2007–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee 2011–2012, 2013–2014), 13th Riigikogu; elected to Viimsi Rural Municipality Council in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Development Fund, Member of the Advisory Board; Student Corporation Amicitia, Alumni Association

HOBBIES: fi lms, travel

69 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JUHAN PARTS

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

27 August 1966 in Tallinn Married, three sons and one daughter

EDUCATION: Gustav Adolf Gymnasium (former Tallinn Secondary School No. 1) 1984; University of Tartu, law (cum laude) 1991 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Ministry of Justice, Deputy Secretary General 1992–1998; Auditor General 1998–2002; Prime Minister 2003–2005; Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications 2007–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Res Publica/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2002–, Chairman 2002–2005, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th and 11th Riigikogu, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2014–); elected to Tallinn City Council 2002–2013

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd class 2008; Grand Cross of the Order of Infante Dom Henrique, Portugal 2003; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy 2004; Grand Cross Grade of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit 2007; Commander 1st class of the Order of the Polar Star of the Kingdom of Sweden 2011; Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 2nd class 2012; Order for Merits to Lithuania, Grand Cross of Commander 2013; Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2014; Badge of Honour of the Estonian Former Forest Brethren Association 2005

OTHER ACTIVITIES: book and DVD “Peaministrid. Eesti Vabariigi poliitiline lähiajalugu” (“Prime Ministers. Recent Political History of Estonia”) 2007 (speech at Nord Academy)

HOBBIES: politics, history, travelling, checkers, football, ice hockey

70 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KEIT PENTUS-ROSIMANNUS

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

3 March 1976 in Tallinn Married

EDUCATION: Tallinn Baccalaureate Private School 1995; Tallinn University, public administration and European Union relations 2000 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: AS Emor; Riigikogu Estonian Reform Party Faction, adviser; adviser to the Minister of Justice and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Tallinn Centre District Administration, District Elder 2003–2005; Prime Minister’s Offi ce, Head 2005–2007; Minister of the Environment 2011–2014; Minister of Foreign Affairs 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 1998–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction 2007–2009, Vice President 2009– 2011), 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1999–2007, elected also 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: continuing education at Stockholm Defence University; training programmes by ZEIT Foundation, American Council on Germany, Dräger Stiftung, and Carter Center; articles in Estonian press

HOBBIES: reading, recreational sports (running), music

71 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HELJO PIKHOF

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

20 October 1958 in Tartu Divorced, son and daughter

EDUCATION: Miina Härma Gymnasium (former Tartu Secondary School No. 2) 1977; University of Tartu, law 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Southern High Voltage Power Networks, engineer 1985–1990; Association of Tartu Health Care Professionals Trade Unions, Chairman 1990–1993; Professional Association of Estonian Middle-Level Health Workers, legal adviser 1993–1999; Adviser to the Minister of Social Affairs 1999–2002; Nordic Council of Minister Information Bureau, project leader 2002; Riigikogu Moderates Party Faction, Adviser 2002–2003; Tartu Aviation College, lawyer 2004; Adviser to the Member of the European Parliament 2004–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Moderates/People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1996–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee 2007–2009), 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee 2011–2014, Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee 2014–2015), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee); Tallinn City Council 1996–1999, 2002–2007, also elected in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Association of Enterprising Women; SDP Women’s Assembly Kadri, Vice-President; Association of Senior Social Democrats, Secretary General; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: fi lm, theatre, swimming, travelling

72 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HEIDY PURGA

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

18 March 1975 in Tartu In a relationship, one son

EDUCATION: Elva Gymnasium 1994; Tallinn University, theatre director 1994–1996; Concordia International University in Estonia, electronic media 2002 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Radio 2, presenter 1995; Estonian Television, editor and presenter of youth programmes 1995–1997, 2003–2005; TV1, editor and presenter 1996; TV3, Editor-in-Chief of youth programmes, presenter 1997–2002; Radio 2, Executive Producer and morning show host 2002–2004, Editor-in-Chief and presenter 2004–2013; song contest Eesti Laul (national selection for Eurovision Song Contest), producer 2008–2015; Estonian Public Broadcasting, adviser of the Board 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council 2015–; author of music programmes and club event series “Must Mesi”; editor and presenter of youth programmes “Club TV”, “Mill”, “4FM” (ETV), “Hype” (TV1), “Filter”, “ZTV” (TV3); “Eesti otsib superstaari” (“Estonian Idol”, channel TV3), judge 2007–2008

HOBBIES: music

73 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU RAIVO PÕLDARU

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

29 May 1951 in Põltsamaa, Jõgeva County Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Põltsamaa Coeducational Gymnasium 1969; University of Tartu, mathematics 1974 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Põltsamaa Secondary School, teacher of mathematics 1974–1975; Central Committee of the Young Communist League of Estonia, Jõgeva District Committee, Schools Department, Head 1975–1976, Second Secretary 1976–1977; ECP Jõgeva District Committee (Saduküla State Farm) 1977–1979; Jõgeva Service Company, Deputy Director for Rural Services 1981–1983; Jõgeva Control Centre, Director 1984–1999; Saduküla Basic School, Director 1999–2010; Puurmani Gymnasium, Director 2004–2006; Saduküla Nursery and Elementary School, Director 2010–2013

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian People’s Union/Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2000–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Puurmani Rural Municipality Council 2005–2009, 2011–2013

HOBBIES: travelling and quizzes

74 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HENN PÕLLUAAS

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

16 February 1960 in Tallinn Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 10) 1978; Tallinn University, drawing, draughtsmanship and crafts teacher 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: State Art Museum of Estonia, Junior Researcher 1983–1985, Senior Researcher 1987–1988; Studio Tallinnfi lm, artist/director 1985–1986; Estonian Television, editor 1988–1990; AS Tooro, Chairman of the Board 1991–1994; OÜ Kerigon, Chairman of the Board 1994–2002; OÜ Langenthal, Chairman of the the Board 2002–2008; freelance writer 2005–2012; Mayor of Saue 2012–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Conservative People’s Party of Estonia 2012–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction); Saue City Council 2005–2012, also elected in 2013

AWARDS: various badges of merit of the Defence League; Finnish War Veterans’ Society Badge of Merit 2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Soomepoisid Heritage Society, Member of the Board; Defence League, Harju District, Keila Unit, Assistant to the Chief of Unit; former Chairman of the National and Democratic Forces Cooperation Body, Society for Perpetuation of Tartu Peace Treaty, and NGO Estonian National Movement; books: “Eesti-Vene piirileping. Ära andmine või äraandmine?” (“Estonian-Russian Border Treaty. Concession or Betrayal?”) 2010 and “Lennart Meri. Vabaduse valus valgus” (“Lennart Meri. The Painful Light of Freedom”) 2011; articles in the Estonian and foreign press; has participated at art exhibitions since 1982, has organised solo exhibitions; ETV documentary “Estonian Folk Calendar”, scriptwriter, artist/director 1988–1990; Tallinfi lm historical series “Näkimadalad” episodes I–III, artist, director 1987–1988

HOBBIES: reading, art, painting, fi shing

75 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MATI RAIDMA

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

7 April 1965 in Iisaku, Ida-Viru County Married, two daughters and one son

EDUCATION: Nõo Secondary Science School 1983; Leningrad (St Petersburg) Firefi ghting Technical School, fi re control 1986; Russian State Fire Academy (Moscow), fi refi ghting and fi re safety engineer 1993

CAREER: Pärnu Fire Department, various positions 1986–1990; Pärnu Fire Control Board, Head 1990–1991, Director 1991–1992; Rescue Board, Deputy Director General for Rescue Work 1992–2000, Director General 2000–2006; Adviser to the Prime Minister 2006–2007; Minister of the Environment 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2006–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th and 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of the National Defence Committee 2007–2014), 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 3rd class 1997; orders and badges of merit of offi cial and voluntary organisations from Estonia and abroad, incl. Grand Golden Cross of the Rescue Board, Defence Forces Cross for Special Services, Finnish Fire Cross etc

OTHER ACTIVITIES: UN Central Emergency Response Fund, alternate Member of the Council 2006–2009; UNDAC (United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination) team formed under UN OCHA, consultant; National Defence League; Estonian Reserve Offi cers’ Association; NGO Mondo, founding member; Foundation Environmental Investment Centre, Member of the Supervisory Board 2015–; articles in Estonian and international specialist publications

HOBBIES: travelling, charity work, music

76 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU LAINE RANDJÄRV

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

30 July 1964, Moscow, Russia Divorced, two daughters

EDUCATION: Tartu Mart Reinik School (former Secondary School No. 10) 1980; Heino Eller Tartu Music School, choir conductor and music teacher (cum laude) 1983; Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, choir conductor and music teacher (cum laude) 1989; Master of Music 1996; University of Tartu, Doctoral studies in history 2005–

CAREER: Heino Eller Tartu Music School, choral literature teacher and concertmaster 1985–1998; Tartu Teachers’ Seminar, lecturer of methodology of choir singing and conducting 1994–1997; Tartu City Government, Department of Culture, Chief Specialist 1992–1998; Estonian Academy of Music, Tartu branch, Head 1997– 1998; Vanemuine Concert Hall, Director 1998–2002; Deputy Mayor of Tartu 2002–2004, Mayor 2004–2007; Minister of Culture 2007–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2002–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu, 12th Riigikogu (Vice-President), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee); elected to Tartu City Council in 2002 and 2005, and to Tallinn City Council in 2009

AWARDS: Grand Cross Grade of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit 2007; Grand Gross of the Order of Orange- Nassau of the Netherlands 2008; Medal of Honour of the Armenian Parliament 2015; Star of St. George’s Night 2012; Grand Star of St. George’s Night 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Union of the Baltic Cities, Vice-President 2005–2007; Estonian Song and Dance Celebration Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2007–2011; Estonian National Museum Construction Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2008–2011; Pelgulinna Maternity Hospital Support Fund, patron 2009–; Integration and Migration Foundation Our People (MISA, Meie Inimesed), Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2011–2013; President of the Baltic Assembly 2011 and 2014; Estonian Gymnastics Association, President 2011–2015; Estonian Russian Theatre Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board 2014–2015;

77 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board 2011–; AS Eesti Loto, Member of Supervisory Board 2015–; National Opera, Member of the Supervisory Board; Tartu Hansa Rotary Club, founding member, member 2004–2007; Tallinn Hansa Rotary Club, founding member 2013; Estonian Reform Party Women’s Association NaiRe, Chairwoman 2014–2016; Tarmeko Chamber Choir, founder and conductor 1989–; female quintet Lady Harmonists, founder and leader 1992–; Tartu Male Choir Akadeemiline Emajõgi, assistant conductor 2004–; mixed choir of St. John’s Church in Tallinn, conductor 2012–2015; Academic Men’s Singing Society, founder and conductor 2015–; conductor of mixed choirs at the Youth Song and Dance Celebration 1997, Tartu Song Festival 2004, Spiritual Song Festivals 2005 and 2010, county song festivals and Night Song Festivals 2008 and 2013; books “Sillad üle piiride. Tuudur Vettiku kirjad abikaasa Lonni Paigaline-Vettikule aastatel 1955–1956” (“Letters of Composer Tuudur Vettik to His Wife”) 2012; “Rahva eesel. Asinus vulgi. Mitme rahva mõistujutt” (“Parables from Around the World”) 2010, “Naine ja mees. Inimene ja tahtmine. Mõtted” 2011 (quotes from A. H. Tammsaare), “Okas ja Käbi. Armastus. Tuneesia” 2012 (stories by Käbi Laretei, also author of the concept), “Peeglitrikid. Mõtted ja luule” 2012 (poetry by Eino Tamberg, co-author), “Islandile. Teekond ja päralejõudmine” 2013 (thoughts by Risto Laur, also author of the concept), “Margaret Thatcher. Kõned ja intervjuud. Valik” (“Selected Speeches and Interviews of Margaret Thatcher”) 2013, “Euroopa. Väärtused. Euroopast eurooplasele” (“European Values”) 2014, collections of proverbs “Meie küla eided otsivad tarkuse teri”, “Meie küla mehed künnavad tarkuse vagusid” 2015 and “Meie küla loomad teritavad tarkusehambaid” 2016; CD “Ikka veel ...” of the female quintet Lady Harmonists 2002

HOBBIES: literature, music, handicraft, nature photography

78 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VALDO RANDPERE

LÄÄNE-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

4 February 1958 in Tallinn Married, two daughters and one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn Sikupilli Secondary School (former Secondary School No. 16) 1976; University of Tartu, law (cum laude) 1982 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Assistant to the Minister of Justice 1982–1983; Central Committee of the Young Communist League of Estonia, Culture and Propaganda Department, instructor 1983–1984; CW Communications AB, salesperson 1986–1987; Sydelektronik AB, Product Manager 1987–1989; Nordic Data Distribution AB, Product Manager, Marketing Director, CEO 1989–1998; OÜ IBM Eesti, CEO 1998–2009

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2009–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2011–2014), 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction); Tallinn City Council 2009–2011, also elected in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Eesti Pank, Member of the Supervisory Board 2010–2014; Estonian Development Fund, Member of the Supervisory Board; Financial Supervision Authority, Member of the Supervisory Board; foundation KredEx, Member of the Supervisory Board; Eesti Loots AS, Member of the Supervisory Board; VARA Kapitali Investeeringud OÜ, Member of the Board; articles in the press; has composed songs

HOBBIES: tennis, music

79 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU JÜRI RATAS

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

2 July 1978 in Tallinn Married, one daughter and two sons

EDUCATION: Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium 1996; Tallinn University of Technology, business administration 2000, Master of Economics 2002, doctoral studies in public administration 2007– ; University of Tartu, Institute of Law, law 2005

CAREER: ANR Amer Nielsen Eesti OÜ, market researcher 1996–1998; Scientifi c Research Institute of Construction, analyst 1997–1999; Sampo Eesti Kindlustus (insurance company), sales representative 1999–2000; OÜ Värvilised (car maintenance), Chairman of the Board 1999–2002; Estonian Basketball Association, Youth Basketball Manager 2001–2002; Tallinn City Offi ce, economic adviser 2002–2003; Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2003–2004 and 2005, Mayor 2005–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2000–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Vice-President 2007–); elected to Tallinn City Council in 2005, 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Union of Capitals of the European Union, President 2006–2007; Estonian Basketball Association, Member of the Board 2006–2012, President 2012–; Tallinn Pirita Administrative Council 2007– 2009; Tallinn Dome Church Christian Culture and Ethical Values Study and Conference Centre Foundation 2007–2011; University of Tartu, Member of the Advisory Board 2008–2011; NGO Perega Koos, Member of the Board 2011–; articles in the press

HOBBIES: reading, hiking, sports

80 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU REIN RATAS

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

9 May 1938 in Häädemeeste, Pärnu County Married, one son and two daughters

EDUCATION: Pärnu Young Workers’ Secondary School 1957; All-Union Distance Education Institute of Forestry Technology (Leningrad, Russia), forestry 1964; University of Tartu, Candidate in Biology (equivalent of PhD) 1980

CAREER: Tallinn Plywood and Furniture Factory, worker, foreman, technologist, Deputy Head of Department, Head of Department 1959–1965; Tallinn Green Belt Forestry, forester 1965–1966; Tallinn Botanic Garden, postgraduate student, junior researcher, senior researcher, Deputy Science Director 1966–1990; Tallinn City Government, City Adviser 1990–1992; Ministry of the Environment, Secretary General 1992–1999; Tallmac AS, Head of Environment Service, Development Director 1999–2006; Estonian University of Life Sciences, Professor 1999–2003, Chief Expert 2003–2007; EuroAcademy, Professor 2007–; Jõelähtme Municipality Government, Environmental Adviser 2011–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1999–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Congress of Estonia; 11th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Environment Committee); Tallinn City Council 1989–1990, 2004–2007, 2011–2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Geographical Society, Honorary Member; Estonian Society for Nature Conservation; Estonian Bible Society; Tallinn Society for Nature Conservation; Tallinn Nõmme Administrative Council 2004–; co-author of books “Main Outlines of Sustainable Development in Estonia” 1997 and “Valge raamat. Eesti rahva kaotustest okupatsioonide läbi 1940–1991” (“Losses Infl icted on the Estonian Nation by Occupation Regimes 1940–1991”) 2005; scientifi c and popular science articles

HOBBIES: hiking, reading, theology

81 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARTIN REPINSKI

IDA-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

6 August 1986 in Kohtla-Järve, Ida-Viru County In a relationship, one son

EDUCATION: Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre, welder 2005; School of Rural Economics and Service Industry Studies, open university programme in agriculture 2010

CAREER: VR-Koda OÜ, worker 2004−2005; Vesboard OÜ, welder 2005; OÜ Maro Tervise Talu (health farm), Member of the Board 2006−2013; R Capital OÜ, Managing Director 2009−2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2004−2013, 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Rural Municipality Council 2009−2015

AWARDS: Silver Order of Service of the Ministry of Agriculture 2014

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Goat Breeders’ Association of Estonia, Chairman of the Board 2012−; Association of Estonian Dairy Farms, Member of the Board 2013−; Estonian Young Farmers NGO, Member of the Board 2014−

HOBBIES: sports

82 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MAILIS REPS

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

13 January 1975 in Tallinn Married, four sons and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Coeducational Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 20) 1992; Tallinn Baccalaureate Private School 1993; Kalamazoo College (Michigan, USA), social sciences 1997; University Nord, law (cum laude) 1998; Central European University (Budapest), Master of Law (cum laude) 1999; Maastricht University, M.A. in European public affairs (cum laude) 2000; Uppsala University, European law, doctoral studies 2001–

CAREER: adviser to international groups of Trinity College of the University of Cambridge and Studio School of English 1995; A SEED Europe (Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development) and YWD (Young Women and Democracy) Amsterdam, Project Manager 1995–1996; Kalamazoo College, Informatics Center, assistant 1996–1997; University Nord, Adviser to Rector, Assistant of Chair of Public Law 1997– 1998, lecturer of European law and international law 2000–2009; Riga Graduate School of Law, lecturer in international and comparative law 2000–2009; European Commission Directorate-General of Personnel and Administration (Belgium), Training Department, trainee 2000–2001; Minister of Education and Research 2002–2003, 2005–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1998–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu, 11th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee), 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2011–); elected to Tartu City Council in 2002 and Tallinn City Council in 2005–2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Rapporteur on Ukraine; Gambling Tax Council, Member of the Supervisory Board; Tallinn University, Member of the Advisory Board; Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Member of the Board of Trustees; Estonian Academy of Arts, Member of the Board of Governors; Tallinn University, Law School, Member of the Council; Estonian Lawyers’ Union; Maarjamaa Educational Society; Teachers’ Assembly of the Centre Party; Old Town Educational College, Member of the Advisory Board; Estonian Caregivers’ Union; articles in the press

HOBBIES: music and piano studies, learning about languages and cultures, gardening (farming), sports and family activities, playing with her three dogs

83 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KERSTI SARAPUU

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

5 May 1954 in Põltsamaa, Jõgeva County Married, four daughters and one son

EDUCATION: Tartu Secondary School No. 7 in 1972; Tallinn University of Technology, industry management and planning 1986 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tartu Trade Management, sales assistant 1972–1973; Karinu 8-Year School, teacher 1973–1977; Alliku State Farm Kindergarten, Head 1977–1988; Paide Sookure Kindergarten, Head 1988–1994; Virumaa Commercial Bank/Land Bank of Estonia, Regional Manager 1994–1998; AS Kingstor, Member of the Board; AS Neli Kuningat, Member of the Board 1998–2005 and 2011–; Deputy Mayor of Paide 2005, Mayor 2005–2011; Kingstor Varad Grupp OÜ, Member of the Board 2013–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2002–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Paide City Council 2002–2014, Chairman 2011–2014

OTHER ACTIVITIES: European Committee of the Regions, Commission for Education, Youth, Culture and Research 2005–2015; Union of Järva County Municipalities, Member of the Board 2005–2011; Local Government Council of the Estonian Centre Party, Chairman; articles in newspapers Paide Linnaleht, Järva Teataja, Sakala and Kesknädal; Tallinn TV host of programme on rural local governments “Kodupaik”

HOBBIES: travelling, reading, grandchildren, gardening

84 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ERKI SAVISAAR

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

16 June 1978 in Vastse-Kuuste, Põlva County Married, two daughters

EDUCATION: Tallinn Tondiraba Secondary School 1996; Tallinn University, applied informatics 2003

CAREER: Tallinn Inter-School Study Centre, teacher 1996−1998; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, IT Department, Head 1997−1998; Baltic Computer Systems AS, teacher 1998−2001; BCS Koolitus AS, specialist trainings coach 2001−2006; Fixor Holding OÜ, Member of Board 2006–; Tallinn City Transport Company, IT Department, Head 2012–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2015–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Security Authorities Surveillance Committee); Tallinn City Council 2013–2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NGO Ekuubis

HOBBIES: computers

85 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU HELIR-VALDOR SEEDER

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

7 September 1964 in Viljandi Married, four sons

EDUCATION: Viljandi Secondary School No. 5 in 1979; Technical School of J. Gagarin State Farm 1983; Estonian University of Life Sciences, economist 1990 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Vana-Võidu Technical School, teacher 1990–1991; Viljandi City Government, economic adviser 1991–1992; Deputy Mayor of Viljandi 1992, Mayor 1992–1993; Viljandi County Governor 1993–2003; Minister of Agriculture 2007–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Coalition Party of Respublicans/National Coalition Party Isamaa (Pro Patria)/Pro Patria Union/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1991–, Member of the Board, Chairman of the Council 2006–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction, Chairman of the State Budget Control Select Committee 2005–2007 and Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Investigation into the Depletion of the State Grain Reserve), 11th and 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Vice-President); elected to Viljandi City Council 1993, 2005, 2013

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 3rd class 2001; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2002; Baltic Assembly Medal 2007

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Viljandi Hospital Foundation, Supervisory Board 2002–2006; Estonian National Opera, Supervisory Board 2005–2007; Gambling Tax Council, member 2003–2007, Vice-Chairman 2005–2007; Foundation Environmental Investment Centre, Supervisory Board 2003–2007; Estonian Defence League, Central Management 2010–2014, Member of the Board of Elders 2006–2012, Sakala District Management, Assistant to the Chief 1994–; Viljandi Culture Academy of the University of Tartu, Member of Council 1998–; NGO Viha ja Viisnurk, Manager 1998–; Villem Reiman Heritage College 2002–; Viljandi Museum, Member of Council 2008–; Viljandi Education Development Fund Foundation, founding member 2013; Estonian Sports Association Jõud, President 2011–; Estonian Olympic Committee, Member of the Executive Committee 2012–; Estonian Handball Association, Member of Board 2014–; Estonian University of Life Sciences, Board of Governors 2004–2007 and 2015–; Baltic Assembly, member 2003–2007, Head of Estonian Delegation 2015–

86 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANDRE SEPP

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 October 1971 in Tallinn Married, two sons and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Laagna Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 13) 1990; Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, police 1997

CAREER: Harju Police Prefecture, Constable 1992–1997; Rahva Postiteenuse AS, Production Manager 1997– 1999; Raasiku Rural Municipality Mayor 1999–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 1998–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Raasiku Rural Municipality Council 1996–1999 (Chairman), also elected in 2002–2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Motorcycling Federation, President; Union of Harju County Municipalities, Member of the Board (Chairman 2001–2007); Harju Consumers’ Association, Member of the Council 2009–; Estonian Rural Development Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board 2011–; Juvenile Committee of Raasiku Municipality, Chairman 2010–; NGO Raasiku Korrakaitse, Member of the Board; Harju Public Transport Centre, Chairman of the Board 2010–2011

HOBBIES: recreational sports, motor sports, collecting old cars

87 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU PRIIT SIBUL

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

31 December 1977 in Valga Married, one son and two daughters

EDUCATION: Valga Gymnasium 1996; Tallinn School of Economics, fi nance and credit 1998; University of Tartu, business management 2007

CAREER: Tax Board, tax auditor, Chief Tax Auditor 1998–2000; Tallinn City Government, specialist 2001; political party Res Publica, Development Manager and Managing Secretary 2001–2007; Põlva County Governor 2007–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Res Publica/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1998–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction); Valga City Council 2005–2007, also elected in 2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council 2011–2015; National Defence League; Maarjamaa Educational Society; Rosma Educational Society; Jakob Hurt Society for Popular Education in Põlva; Kappermäe Society; Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church, St. Paraskeva congregation in Saatse

HOBBIES: recreational sports, reading, educational sciences

88 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ARNO SILD

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

26 April 1947 in Rammuka, Misso Rural Municipality, Võru County Married, one son and two daughters

EDUCATION: Misso Secondary School 1966; University of Tartu, law 1971 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Võhandu Collective Farm, Deputy Chairman/Lawyer 1971−1979; Mõniste State Farm, Director 1979−1985; S. M. Kirov Collective Farm (Kääpa, Võru County), Chairman 1985−1990; Võru County Producers’ Union, Managing Director 1990−2004

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Country People’s Party/Estonian People’s Union/Estonian Conservative People’s Party 1992–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Lasva Rural Municipality Council 1996−2013 (Chairman)

HOBBIES: gardening, travelling

89 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KADRI SIMSON

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

22 January 1977 in Tartu

EDUCATION: Tartu Secondary School No. 10 in 1995; University of Tartu, history (cum laude) 2000; University College London, M.A. in political sciences 2003

CAREER: Library of the University of Tartu, European Information Centre, consultant 1998–1999; Tallinn City Council, adviser 1999; adviser to the Mayor of Tallinn 2001–2002; NATO Parliamentary Assembly, research assistant 2003; Estonian Centre Party, Secretary General 2003–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1995–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee 2007–2009, Chairman of faction 2009–); Tallinn City Council 2005–2006, also elected in 2009; elected to Pärnu City Council in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association; Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly; Student Corporation Amicitia, Alumni Association; book “Iseseisvuspäeva sünd” (“The Birth of the Independence Day”) 2000; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: books, theatre

90 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARK SOOSAAR

PÄRNU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

12 January 1946 in Viljandi In a relationship, one son and three daughters

EDUCATION: Viljandi Carl Robert Jakobson Secondary School No. 1 in 1964; All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (Moscow), cinematography 1972 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian Television, fi lm director/cameraman 1970–1978; Studio Tallinnfi lm, director 1978–1992; Chaplin Art Centre/Museum of New Art in Pärnu, Director 1992–; Kihnu Rural Municipality Mayor 2002–2003

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 1998–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th, 11th and 13th Riigikogu; Pärnu City Council 1997–2005, 2013–2015

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2001; Knight of the National Order of Merit of France 2006; Order of Pärnumaa Coat-of-Arms 1996; numerous prizes from international fi lm festivals, incl. Golden Gate Award (San Francisco) and Silver Dove (Leipzig)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Filmmakers’ Union 1974–; Pärnu International Documentary and Anthropology Film Festival, organiser 1987–; Foundation Kihnu Cultural Institute, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2005–; National Library of Estonia, Member of the Supervisory Board; director, scriptwriter and cameraman of documentaries: “Kihnu naine” (“Kihnu Woman”) 1973, “Maised ihad” (“Earthly Desires”) 1977, “Kihnu mees” (“Kihnu Man”) 1985, “Miss Saaremaa” 1989, “Riigivanem” (“State Elder”) 1991, “Eesti esimene kodanik” (“The First Citizen of Estonia”) 1992, “Mission Impossible” 1995, “Isa, poeg ja püha Toorum” (“Father, Son and Holy Torum”) 1997, “Nikolai tänav Pärnus” (“Nikolai Street in Pärnu”) 2001, “Anu Raud – elumustrid” (“Anu Raud – Patterns of Life”) 2002, “Vabatahtlikud” (“Volunteers”) 2007, “Meretagused” (“Those Across the Sea”) 2012, “Kihnu lapsed pool sajandit hiljem” (“Kihnu Children 50 Years Later”) 2014, etc.; feature fi lm “Jõulud Vigalas” 1980; radio and TV programmes, incl. news in Kihnu dialect in Vikerraadio; has curated exhibitions; articles in the press; editor of a primer (2009) and a school textbook (2010) in Kihnu dialect; photo album about life on Ruhnu, Kihnu and Manija Islands “Saarele sündinud” 2001

HOBBIES: dendrology, ethnography, history

91 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU IMRE SOOÄÄR

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

13 March 1969 in Tallinn Divorced

EDUCATION: Saaremaa Coeducational Gymnasium (former Kingissepa Secondary School No. 1) 1987; Tallinn University, Faculty of Culture 1987–1989; Ultralight Aircraft Flying School of Toronto 1993; Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, composition and electronic music 2012; M.A in Arts 2015

CAREER: Giant Productions, Chief Producer 1992–1996; Estonian Radio in Toronto, Editor-in-Chief 1994–1996; OÜ Pädaste, Chairman of the Board 1996–2003

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2006–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee 2003– 2005), 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Muhu Rural Municipality Council 1996–2003, also elected in 2005−2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Head of Estonian delegation to the European Security and Defence Assembly 2011; Head of Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM) 2011–; Estonian Manor Association, Vice-President; International Wine & Food Society; European Historic Houses Association (EHHA), Member of the Council; 11th Youth Song and Dance Celebration 2011, author of the concept; organised charity campaigns to support musical education of hard of hearing children and young people, created music, songs and fi lms; articles in the Estonian and international press

HOBBIES: aviation, fi lm, alpine skiing, diving, cooking, culinary art, oenology, creative activities

92 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MIHHAIL STALNUHHIN

IDA-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

15 September 1961 in Tartu Married, two sons

EDUCATION: Tallinn Tõnismäe Science School (former Secondary School No. 19) 1978; Tallinn University, Estonian as second language 1995 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Narva Language Centre, methodologist 1992–1999

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1996–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu, 10th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of faction 2004–2005), 11th Riigikogu 2007 (resigned), 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the State Budget Control Select Committee 2011–); Narva City Council 1994–2011 (Chairman 2002–2011), also elected in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Narva Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the Board; NGO Veredoonorlus Kõigile (promoting blood donation), founding member; collection of short stories “33 оттенка зеленого” (“33 Shades of Green”) 1999 and satire “Ансиппиада” (“Ansipiade”) 2014; language study materials and glossaries: “Eesti keel iseõppijaile” I-III 1995–1997, “Vene-eesti õppesõnastik” 1997–1999, “Eesti-vene õppesõnastik” 1998 (co-author), “Самоучитель эстонского языка, или, Скорая грамматическая помощь” 2012–2013, “Русско-эстонский учебный словарь” 2013; numerous articles in national and local newspapers and electronic media

HOBBIES: rock music, history of inquisition

93 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ANNE SULLING

CITY OF TARTU ELECTORAL DISTRICT

12 October 1976 in Tartu One son

EDUCATION: Upland High School (California, USA) 1993; Smith College (Northampton, USA) 1997, economics, French language and culture; l’Université Paris IX Dauphine 1999, Master in international economy and fi nance

CAREER: Hansapank, macro analyst and project manager 2000−2005; Ministry of Finance, coordinator of Estonia’s transition to Euro 2005−2006; Swedbank, head of marketing and client relations in corporative banking 2006–2008; OÜ Nelja Energia, project manager 2009; Adviser to the Prime Minister 2009–2014; Minister of Foreign Trade and Entrepreneurship 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2014–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2011; Person of the Year Award of newspaper Postimees 2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Enterprise Estonia, Member of Supervisory Board

HOBBIES: sports (running, skiing, tennis), photography

94 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MÄRT SULTS

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

24 March 1961 in Valga Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Valga Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1979; Valga Children’s Music School 1979, trumpet; University of Tartu, inorganic chemistry/teacher 1984; school psychology 1989 (all degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinn Vocational Secondary School No. 43, chemistry and physics teacher, creativity club manager 1984−1987; Tallinn Secondary School No. 49, head of extracurricular activities, chemistry teacher 1987−1990; FRESPO, Commercial Director 1990−1992; MERE, Commercial Director 1992−1995; Tallinn Art Gymnasium, Director 1995−2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: People’s Party Moderates 2000−2003; Estonian Centre Party 2003–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2005–2015

AWARDS: Order of Merit of the City of Tallinn 2014

OTHER ACTIVITIES: North Tallinn Administrative Council; NGO Tallinn Art Gymnasium Sports School, Member of Board; NGO Kopli Selts (Kopli Society); Casino Island Foundation; Paljassaare Culture Islands Foundation; Kopli Involuntary Lessees Association; Association of North Tallinn School Directors; music CDs: “Kes ma olen” 1999, “Ma olen siin” 2002, “Kõigest koolipapa…” 2005, “Sõnumikandja” 2007; series of musical plays for school theatre “Avatud raamat” (“Open Book”) 1999–2008; articles in teachers’ newspaper Õpetajate Leht; author and presenter of TV series “Pärast tunde” 2013 and “Vahetund” 2015

HOBBIES: music, boxing, handball, solving puzzles, metalwork (jewellery), hiking, literature (poetry, song lyrics)

95 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU AIVAR SÕERD

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

22 November 1964 in Haapsalu In a relationship, three sons

EDUCATION: Võru Kreutzwald Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1983; University of Tartu, fi nance and credit 1990 (equivalent to Master’s degree); Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, organ 2016

CAREER: AS Eesti Kindlustus, Tartu Offi ce, Director 1990–1993; Ministry of Finance, Tax Policy Department, Deputy Head 1993–1996; Tax Board, Deputy Director General 1996–1999, Director General 1999–2003; AS Vaba Maa, Chairman of the Board 2004–2005; Minister of Finance 2005–2007; OÜ TLG Hotell, Member of the Board 2007–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian People’s Union 2005–2010; Estonian Reform Party 2010–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Viimsi Rural Municipality Council 2009–2011, elected also 2013

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2003

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Guarantee Fund, Member of the Supervisory Board; Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Member of the Supervisory Board; CD of organ music 2014

HOBBIES: recreational sports, music

96 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TANEL TALVE

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

13 August 1976 in Tallinn Single

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 62 in 1994; University of Tartu, Pärnu College, tourism and hotel management 2011−

CAREER: Estonian Radio, editor, presenter and reporter 1994–2004; AS Meediamaa, Advertising Department, Head 1997; Tele2 Eesti, Online Marketing Department, Head 1998–1999; Hansapank Eesti, Internet Marketing Department, Head 1999–2002; Agency Winter Media Group, owner 2002–; Kanal 2, presenter and reporter 2004–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Rural Municipality Council 2013–2015

OTHER ACTIVITIES: NGO Voose Village Society, Member of the Board; NGO Voose Pub, Member of the Board; village movement Kodukant, spokesperson; development group of Kõrvemaa tourist region; charity motorcycle club Kultuurne Motobande; Estonian Radio, news programme Päevakaja in Vikerraadio and morning programme in Radio 2; presenter of Kanal 2 programmes Reporter, Galileo and Motoreporter 2004–2015

HOBBIES: promotion of rural life, development of civil society, travelling by motorcycle, road safety, music

97 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU ARTUR TALVIK

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

13 June 1964 in Tallinn Married, two daughters, two sons and two stepchildren

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21; Drama School of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, actor 1988 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian State Puppet Theatre, actor 1988–1992; Radio Kuku, reporter 1992; freelance fi lm director and producer 1992–1995; OÜ Allfi lm, Chairman of the Board 1995–2004; OÜ Eetriüksus, Member of the Board 2004−2009; Kass Arturi Postkontor OÜ, Member of the Board; Barto Tours OÜ, Member of the Board 2013−

PARTY AFFILIATION: unaffi liated member of the Estonian Free Party faction in the Riigikogu

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee and the Committee of Investigation to Identify Possible Corruption Risks in the PLC Port of Tallinn)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Film Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 1999–2001; Association of Estonian Film and Video Studios, Chairman 1999; International Quorum of Film and Video Producers (IQ) 1999–; European Film Academy; Juminda Peninsula Society, Member of the Board; Juminda Sea Rescue Society, Head; fi lm producer, best known feature fi lm “Detsembrikuumus” (“December Heat”) 2008; director and producer of documentaries: “Ööliblika jõulud” (“Call-girl’s Christmas”) 1994, “Vabadus või surm” (“Freedom or Death”) (also author of concept) 1995, “Autoportree emaga” (“Self-portrait with Mother”) 2000, “Laulev revolutsioon” (“Singing Revolution”) (co-producer) 2006, “Vastutuulesaal”(“Headwind Hall”) 2007, “Baruto – tõlkes kaduma läinud” (“Baruto – Lost in Translation”) 2009, “Okupeeri oma müür” (“Occupy Your Wall”) (also cameraman) 2013, etc. producer and director of TV advertisements; producer of TV series (“Jürgensonid”, “Rolling Estonians”, etc.)

98 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TARMO TAMM

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

3 December 1953 in Kioma, Põlva Rural Municipality, Põlva County Married, one daughter and two sons

EDUCATION: Tihemetsa Technical School, mechanisation 1974; Estonian University of Life Sciences, agricultural economist 2007

CAREER: LLC Põlva Agro, head of workshop 1976–1993; Põlva Rural Municipality Mayor 1993–1999; Mayor of Põlva 1999–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2002–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Committee 2014–2015), 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the Finance Committee); elected to Põlva Rural Municipality Council 1991–1999 and Põlva City Council 1999–2013

HOBBIES: gardening, pets, sports

99 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU URVE TIIDUS

HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

6 June 1954 in Rapla One son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21 in 1972; University of Tartu, English language 1977 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Estonian Television, director’s assistant, presenter, author and editor 1977–1991; freelance translator (TV series and fi lms), author of health programmes 1992–1994; editor of regional programmes of ETV, news programme “Aktuaalne kaamera”, presenter and editor 1995–1999; Kuressaare City Government, Education and Culture Department, Head 1999–2001; Kanal 2, editor, news presenter 2001–2005; Mayor of Kuressaare 2005–2011; Minister of Culture 2013–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 1998– (membership suspended 2001−2005); Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of faction); elected to Kuressaare City Council 1999–2013

AWARDS: Grand Offi cer of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands) 2008; Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit 2014; Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland 2014; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland 2014

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC), Second Vice-President 2008–2010; world organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), Member of the Council 2007–2010; Lions Club Kuressaare Piret, founder, President 2008; articles; author and presenter of numerous language, children’s and health programmes

HOBBIES: sports, music, reading, theatre, cinema, nature

100 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VILJA TOOMAST

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

15 August 1962 in , Võru County Married, one daughter

EDUCATION: Antsla Gymnasium 1980; University of Tartu, psychology 1985; University of Tartu, Institute of General and Molecular Pathology, postgraduate studies 1985–1988 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: consulting company Mainor, psychologist 1988–1990; newspaper Seitse Päeva, Editor-in-Chief 1990–1994; Assistant to Prime Minister 1990–1992; Adviser to the Vice-President of the Riigikogu 1992–1994; Adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs 1995; magazine Elu Pilt, Editor-in-Chief 1994–1997; magazine Baltic Review, Executive Editor 1999–2002; Tallinn Nõmme District Elder 1999, North Tallinn District, Deputy District Elder 2002, District Elder 2005–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1998–2012; Estonian Reform Party 2013–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: European Parliament 2009–2014; 10th Riigikogu 2003–2005 (Chairman of faction 2004–2005), 11th Riigikogu 2007–2009 (Chairman of faction), 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1999–2002, also elected in 2002–2013

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th class 2006

OTHER ACTIVITIES: East Tallinn Central Hospital, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2002−2011; Foundation In Commune Bonum, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2002−2012; Estonian Volleyball Federation, Member of the Board 2002−2005, President 2005−2011, currently Vice-President; autobiography “Valguses ja varjus 1995” 1996; co-author of “Rahvarinne” (“Popular Front”) 1998

HOBBIES: sports, literature, health care

101 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TERJE TREI

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

1 May 1967 in Põltsamaa, Jõgeva County Married, two daughters

EDUCATION: Jõgeva Gymnasium No. 1 in 1985; Tallinn School of Light Industry, sewing industry technician- technologist 1989; Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, business and marketing management 2000

CAREER: sewing company Sangar, quality offi cer in the Technical Control Department 1985–1995; OÜ Ponte Õmblus, supervisor 1996–1998; OÜ Better World, manager 2000–2002; OÜ Tinatex, technologist 2003–2005; self-employed 1998–2009; Estonian Reform Party, Regional Development Manager 2004–2010; Põltsamaa Castle Development Foundation, Head 2013

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Reform Party 2002–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th Riigikogu 2010−2011, 12th Riigikogu 2011–2012 and 2014–2015; 13th Riigikogu; Põltsamaa City Council 2009–2011, 2012–2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Põltsamaa Castle Development Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2011–2013; Estonian Reform Party Women’s Association NaiRe, Chairwoman 2012–2014; Põltsamaa Varahalduse OÜ, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2015–; Women’s Voluntary Defence Organization

HOBBIES: psychology, philosophy, gardening, design and handicraft

102 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MARIKA TUUS-LAUL

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

12 May 1951 in Tallinn Married

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 39 in 1970; Tallinn University, cultural education 1976; University of Tartu, journalism 1986 (all degrees equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Harju District Soviet of People’s Deputies, Executive Committee, Culture Department, methodologist 1978–1985; State Committee for Cinematography, senior inspector 1985–1987; Estonian Television, presenter, editor, Editor-in-Chief, producer 1987–2002; Public Relations Adviser to the Minister of Social Affairs 1997–1999

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2003–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2002–2005 (Vice-Chairman 2002–2003)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Broadcasting Professionals’ Union, Chairman of the Board; Estonian Television, Chief Representative; Estonian Employees’ Unions’ Confederation TALO, Member of the Board 2001; Estonian Union of Journalists, Member of the Board 2001–2003; Tallinn Kristiine Administrative Council, Chairman 2002–2005; TV programmes “Aktuaalne kaamera”, “Aeg luubis”, “Pooltund kõigile”,“Knopka”, “Linnapilt” and “Labürint” on ETV, “Knopka” on Tallinn TV; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: journalism, music, herbs and medicinal plants

103 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU KEN-MARTI VAHER

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

5 September 1974 in Tallinn Married, two sons

EDUCATION: Tallinn English College (former Secondary School No. 7) 1992; University of Tartu, law 1996 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu, adviser 1995–1998; Adviser to Auditor General 1998–1999; National Audit Offi ce, Director 1999–2001; Secretary General of Res Publica 2001–2002; Minister of Justice 2003–2005; Minister of Internal Affairs 2011–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Res Publica/Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 1992–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu, 11th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee), 12th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee 2014), 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Security Authorities Surveillance Committee); Tallinn City Council 2002–2003, also elected in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn House Owners’ Association, Chairman; Estonian Foundation for Helping the Repressed, Chairman of the Council; Academic Unit of the National Defence League; articles in the Estonian press, and collection “Ken-Marti Vaher. Sõnavõtud ajaveebis, meedias ja avalikkuses” (“Comments on Blog, in Media and at Public Events”) 2009

HOBBIES: philosophy, fi tness, music

104 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU RAINER VAKRA

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME

10 March 1981 in Tallinn Single

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 21 in 1999; Tallinn University, environmental management 2002, Master of Humanities (communication and media) 2010

CAREER: Tallinn Mustamäe District Administration, development specialist 2004–2005, Nõmme District Elder 2005–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2005–2012; Social Democratic Party 2013–, Vice-Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Committee of Investigation to Ascertain the Circumstances of the Proceeding and Satisfaction of the Claims Collected to the VEB Fund 2013–2014, Chairman of the Environment Committee 2014–); elected to Tallinn City Council in 2009 and 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Disabled Sports Union, President; Tallinn Sports Association Kalev, Member of the Board; Nõmme Administrative Council 2011–

HOBBIES: tennis, volleyball, athletics

105 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU EINAR VALLBAUM

LÄÄNE-VIRU COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

9 October 1959 in Rakvere In a relationship, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Rakvere Adult Secondary School 1978; Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, business management 2007

CAREER: Tallinna Autoveod, driver/freight forwarder 1980−1989; AS Baltlink, driver/freight forwarder 1989−1994; AS Lajos, Managing Director and Member of the Management Board 1994−1999, owner and procurator 2000−2009, Member of the Management Board 2014–; OÜ Lajos Kinnisvara, Member of the Board 1999−2008; OÜ Lammasmäe Puhkekeskus, Member of the Board 2000–2009; OÜ Kunda Guesthouse, Member of the Board 2000−2007; OÜ Taccore, Member of the Board 2000−2009; OÜ Tarva Teed, Member of the Board 2001−2009; Lääne-Viru County Governor 2009–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2002–2009; Estonian Reform Party 2010−2013; Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2015–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Kunda City Council 1999−2013, also elected in 1996

AWARDS: Order of Honour (Moldova) 2014; Order of Lääne-Virumaa Coat of Arms 2009; Order of Merit of the Police and Border Guard Board 2012; Golden Badge of the International Road Transport Union 2012

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Employers’ Confederation, Member of the Council 2003−2009; Association of Estonian International Road Carriers, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, President 2003–2009 and 2014–; NGO M.K.E. Auto-motoklubi, Member of the Management Board 2001–2009; Estonian Defence League; Wesenberg Club; Rakvere Lions Club; Kunda City Club, Member of the Council

HOBBIES: technical sports, alpine skiing, swimming, photography

106 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VIKTOR VASSILJEV

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE

9 April 1953 in Tartu Married, three sons

EDUCATION: Tartu Secondary School No. 4; University of Tartu, medicine 1977 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinn Mäekalda Health Care Centre, doctor 1978–1999; Tallinn Medical School, teacher 1982–1984; Tallinn Health Care Department, Chief Specialist 1980–1987; Tallinn Internal Control Department, Head, Internal Control Offi cer 1999–2000, 2003–2004; Ministry of Social Affairs, Project Manager 2001–2003; Supervisory Foundation of Water Enterprises in Tallinn, control adviser 2004–2005; Tallinn Haabersti District Elder 2005–2011

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2001–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1996, 1999–2009

AWARDS: Star of St. George’s Night 2014; memorial cross “20 Years of Freedom” 2014; Polish Society of Internal Medicine, Medal of Honour 1995, Medal of Merit 2006; Star of the Order of Ivan Sirko (Ukraine) 2011; Cross of Merit of Saint Nicholas of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church 2011; Medal of Merit of the Royal Heraldic Society of Spain 2013; Commander’s Star of the Imperial Orden Hispanica de Carlos V 2013; Grand Commander of the Order of Crown of Wagadou-Ghana 2015, etc

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Society of Geriatrics; Estonian Society of Internal Medicine (Secretary General 1985−2008); International Society of Internal Medicine (Switzerland), Member of the Council 1993–2008; European Federation of Internal Medicine (Belgium), founding member and Member of the Council 1996–2008; Estonian Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Member of the Board 1997–2010; Institute of Internal Auditors Estonia, founder 2000; Estonian Credit Bank Foundation For Large Families, Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board 2000–2005; Estonian Health Insurance Fund, Member of the Supervisory Council 2015–; author and presenter of TV programmes “Prillitoos” (ETV 1984–1996) and “Tervisevõti” (STV 2003–2013, Tallinn TV 2013–); co-author of numerous TV and radio programmes;

107 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU books on health care: “Tere, head “Prillitoosi” vaatajad”, Part 1–3 1999–2001, “Nõuandeid pealaest varbaotsani” 2008, “Ключи к здоровью” 2009, “Terviseaabits edasijõudnutele” 2011, “Vastuvõtt ilma järje- korrata” 2015 etc.; numerous articles in newspapers and journals; also author of fi ction: “Talvised pühadejutud” 2008

HOBBIES: heraldry, snowboarding

108 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU VLADIMIR VELMAN

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY ELECTORAL DISTRICT

25 September 1945 in Tallinn Married, two sons and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 23 in 1963; Tallinn University of Technology, industrial and civil engineering 1970 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: State Design Institute Tööstusprojekt, technician 1966; Central Committee of the Young Communist League of Estonia, Tallinn Mere District Committee, Schools Department, Head 1967–1968; Ministry of Procurement, senior engineer 1970–1971; newspaper Moлодежь Эстонии, journalist, Head of Department 1972–1975; news agency APN, special correspondent in Estonia 1975–1980; Estonian Television, editor, se- nior editor, Editor-in-Chief of the Russian version of the news programme “Aktuaalne kaamera” 1980–1995; newspaper Вести, Editor-in-Chief 1995–1997; newspaper Эстония, Editor-in-Chief 1997–1999

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1994–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: Congress of Estonia; Committee of Estonia 1990; 8th Riigikogu 1995, 9th–13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1993–2005, also elected in 2005–2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Union of Journalists; North Tallinn Administrative Council 1993–2013; Kristiine District Administrative Council, Chairman 2014–2016; photo album “Эстония” (“Estonia”), Moscow 1987; articles in the press

109 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU TOOMAS VITSUT

TALLINN CITY ELECTORAL DISTRICTS OF KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA

1 January 1960 in Tallinn In a relationship, three daughters

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary School No. 32 in 1978; Tallinn University of Technology, chemistry 1979−1980; Tallinn University, physical education 1986; Tallinn University, Master of Educational Sciences 1993, doctoral studies 1994

CAREER: Tallinn Mere District Soviet of People’s Deputies, Executive Committee 1982−1987; Tallinn Pedagogical University, researcher, teacher, postgraduate student, doctoral student 1987−1995; Adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs 1995−1996; Tallinn City Council, Advisor/Assistant to Chairman 1996–1999; Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Chairman of Management Board 1999−2001; Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2001–2004

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1994–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council, Chairman 2005–2015

AWARDS: Order of Tallinn Coat-of-Arms 2012

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Harju County Local Governments Association, Member of the Board 2006–2015; Tallinn Vision Council, Chairman 2006−2015; NGO Euroscience Eesti 2003−; English Speaking Union of Estonia, founder 2007−; Network of the Estonian Cities of Culture, initiator 2009−; Tallinn University, Member of the Advisory Board 2010−; Estonian Kickboxing Federation, President 2010−2014; Tallinn City Transport Company, Member of the Supervisory Board 2012−; NGO Finance Estonia, Member of the Board 2013−; Collegium Estonicum, initiator 2014; numerous articles and appearances; collection “Tallinna president” (“President of Tallinn”) 2015

HOBBIES: sports (swimming, jogging), theatre, reading, studying

110 MEMBERS OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU MEMBERS OF TALLINN: HAABERSTI, PÕHJA-TALLINN AND KRISTIINE Remo Holsmer (ERP) Heidy Purga (ERP) THE RIIGIKOGU Külliki Kübarsepp (EFP) Vilja Savisaar-Toomast (ERP) Marianne Mikko (SDP) Märt Sults (ECeP) BY CONSTITUENCY Eiki Nestor (SDP) Ken-Marti Vaher (PRU) Andrei Novikov (ECeP) Viktor Vassiljev (ECeP)

TALLINN: KESKLINN, LASNAMÄE AND PIRITA Andres Anvelt (SDP) Viktoria Ladõnskaja (PRU) Monika Haukanõmm (EFP) Keit Pentus-Rosimannus (ERP) Andres Herkel (EFP) Imre Sooäär (ERP) Olga Ivanova (ECeP) Toomas Vitsut (ECeP) Mihhail Korb (ECeP)

TALLINN: MUSTAMÄE AND NÕMME Martin Helme (CPP) Ain Lutsepp (EFP) Siim Kiisler (PRU) Mart Nutt (PRU) Eerik-Niiles Kross (ERP) Rein Ratas (ECeP) Martin Kukk (ERP) Erki Savisaar (ECeP) Maris Lauri (ERP) Rainer Vakra (SDP)

HARJU COUNTY AND RAPLA COUNTY Yoko Alender (ERP) Henn Põlluaas (CPP) Kerstin-Oudekki Loone (ECeP) Laine Randjärv (ERP) Marko Mihkelson (PRU) Jüri Ratas (ECeP) Sven Mikser (SDP) Andre Sepp (ERP) Madis Milling (ERP) Aivar Sõerd (ERP) Kalle Palling (ERP) Artur Talvik (EFP) Urve Palo (SDP) Vladimir Velman (ECeP) Juhan Parts (PRU)

111 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY CONSTITUENCY MEMBERS OF HIIU COUNTY, LÄÄNE COUNTY AND SAARE COUNTY Raivo Aeg (PRU) Kalev Kotkas (SDP) THE RIIGIKOGU Andres Ammas (EFP) Kalle Laanet (ERP) Enn Eesmaa (ECeP) Lauri Luik (ERP) BY CONSTITUENCY Jaanus Karilaid (ECeP) Urve Tiidus (ERP)

LÄÄNE-VIRU COUNTY Siret Kotka (ECeP) Einar Vallbaum (PRU) Valdo Randpere (ERP)

IDA-VIRU COUNTY Deniss Boroditš (ERP) Martin Repinski (ECeP) Dmitri Dmitrijev (ECeP) Mihhail Stalnuhhin (ECeP) Valeri Korb (ECeP)

JÄRVA COUNTY AND VILJANDI COUNTY Johannes Kert (ERP) Jaanus Marrandi (SDP) Kristjan Kõljalg (ERP) Mailis Reps (ECeP) Helmen Kütt (SDP) Kersti Sarapuu (ECeP) Jaak Madison (CPP) Helir-Valdor Seeder (PRU)

JÕGEVA COUNTY AND TARTU COUNTY Peeter Ernits (ECeP) Mati Raidma (ERP) Igor Gräzin (ERP) Tanel Talve (SDP) Aivar Kokk (PRU) Terje Trei (ERP) Raivo Põldaru (CPP) Marika Tuus-Laul (ECeP)

112 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY CONSTITUENCY MEMBERS OF TARTU CITY Jüri Adams (EFP) Aadu Must (ECeP) THE RIIGIKOGU Krista Aru (EFP) Kalle Muuli (PRU) Toomas Jürgenstein (SDP) Heljo Pikhof (SDP) BY CONSTITUENCY Ants Laaneots (ERP) Anne Sulling (ERP)

VÕRU COUNTY, VALGA COUNTY AND PÕLVA COUNTY Maire Aunaste (PRU) Anneli Ott (ECeP) Uno Kaskpeit (CPP) Ivari Padar (SDP) Liina Kersna (ERP) Priit Sibul (PRU) Kalvi Kõva (SDP) Arno Sild (CPP) Heimar Lenk (ECeP) Tarmo Tamm (ECeP) Meelis Mälberg (ERP)

PÄRNU COUNTY Mart Helme (CPP) Andres Metsoja (PRU) Jüri Jaanson (ERP) Kadri Simson (ECeP) Toomas Kivimägi (ERP) Mark Soosaar (SDP)

113 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY CONSTITUENCY MEMBERS OF ESTONIAN CENTRE PARTY (ECEP) Chairman Kadri Simson THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Valeri Korb Deputy Chairman Mailis Reps BY FACTION Dmitri Dmitrijev Jüri Ratas Enn Eesmaa Rein Ratas June 16, 2016 Peeter Ernits Martin Repinski Olga Ivanova Kersti Sarapuu Jaanus Karilaid Erki Savisaar Mihhail Korb Mihhail Stalnuhhin Siret Kotka Märt Sults Heimar Lenk Tarmo Tamm Kerstin-Oudekki Loone Marika Tuus-Laul Aadu Must Viktor Vassiljev Andrei Novikov Vladimir Velman Anneli Ott Toomas Vitsut

CONSERVATIVE PEOPLE’S PARTY OF ESTONIA (CPP) Chairman Martin Helme Deputy Chairman Henn Põlluaas Mart Helme Uno Kaskpeit Jaak Madison Raivo Põldaru Arno Sild

114 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY FACTION MEMBERS OF ESTONIAN REFORM PARTY (ERP) Chairman Urve Tiidus THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Martin Kukk Deputy Chairman Valdo Randpere BY FACTION Yoko Alender Madis Milling Deniss Boroditš Meelis Mälberg June 16, 2016 Igor Gräzin Kalle Palling Remo Holsmer Keit Pentus-Rosimannus Jüri Jaanson Heidy Purga Liina Kersna Mati Raidma Johannes Kert Laine Randjärv Toomas Kivimägi Andre Sepp Eerik-Niiles Kross Imre Sooäär Kristjan Kõljalg Anne Sulling Ants Laaneots Aivar Sõerd Kalle Laanet Vilja Toomast Maris Lauri Terje Trei Lauri Luik

PRO PATRIA AND RES PUBLICA UNION (PRU) Chairman Priit Sibul Deputy Chairman Viktoria Ladõnskaja Deputy Chairman Juhan Parts Raivo Aeg Kalle Muuli Maire Aunaste Mart Nutt Siim Kiisler Helir-Valdor Seeder Aivar Kokk Ken-Marti Vaher Andres Metsoja Einar Vallbaum Marko Mihkelson

115 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY FACTION MEMBERS OF ESTONIAN FREE PARTY (EFP) Chairman Andres Herkel THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Andres Ammas Jüri Adams BY FACTION Krista Aru Monika Haukanõmm June 16, 2016 Külliki Kübarsepp Ain Lutsepp Artur Talvik

SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY (SDP) Chairman Andres Anvelt Deputy Chairman Kalvi Kõva Deputy Chairman Helmen Kütt Toomas Jürgenstein Ivari Padar Kalev Kotkas Urve Palo Jaanus Marrandi Heljo Pikhof Marianne Mikko Mark Soosaar Sven Mikser Tanel Talve Eiki Nestor Rainer Vakra

116 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY FACTION MEMBERS OF EUROPEAN UNION AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Kalle Palling (ERP) THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Jaak Madison (CPP) Monika Haukanõmm (EFP) Andrei Novikov (ECeP) BY COMMITTEE Toomas Jürgenstein (SDP) Juhan Parts (PRU) Johannes Kert (ERP) Rein Ratas (ECeP) June 16, 2016 Maris Lauri (ERP) Martin Repinski (ECeP) Kerstin-Oudekki Loone (ECeP) Andre Sepp (ERP) Marko Mihkelson (PRU) Aivar Sõerd (ERP) STANDING Marianne Mikko (SDP) COMMITTEES

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Chairman Rainer Vakra (SDP) Deputy Chairman Rein Ratas (ECeP) Deniss Boroditš (ERP) Meelis Mälberg (ERP) Valeri Korb (ECeP) Mati Raidma (ERP) Andres Metsoja (PRU)

CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Laine Randjärv (ERP) Deputy Chairman Aadu Must (ECeP) Yoko Alender (ERP) Heidy Purga (ERP) Krista Aru (EFP) Mailis Reps (ECeP) Toomas Jürgenstein (SDP) Märt Sults (ECeP) Viktoria Ladõnskaja (PRU)

117 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY COMMITTEE / Standing Committees MEMBERS OF RURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Ivari Padar (SDP) THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Siret Kotka (ECeP) Igor Gräzin (ERP) Tanel Talve (SDP) BY COMMITTEE Heimar Lenk (ECeP) Artur Talvik (EFP) Lauri Luik (ERP) Terje Trei (ERP) June 16, 2016 Martin Repinski (ECeP) Einar Vallbaum (PRU) Arno Sild (CPP)

STANDING ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE COMMITTEES Chairman Toomas Kivimägi (ERP) Deputy Chairman Mihhail Korb (ECeP) Siim Kiisler (PRU) Urve Palo (SDP) Maris Lauri (ERP) Erki Savisaar (ECeP) Jaanus Marrandi (SDP) Ken-Marti Vaher (PRU) Kalle Palling (ERP)

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE Chairman Kalle Laanet (ERP) Deputy Chairman Jüri Adams (EFP) Andres Anvelt (SDP) Mart Nutt (PRU) Peeter Ernits (ECeP) Anneli Ott (ECeP) Martin Kukk (ERP) Andre Sepp (ERP) Jaak Madison (CPP) Mihhail Stalnuhhin (ECeP) Kalle Muuli (PRU)

FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Remo Holsmer (ERP) Deputy Chairman Tarmo Tamm (ECeP) Andres Ammas (EFP) Priit Sibul (PRU) Martin Helme (CPP) Kadri Simson (ECeP) Kalev Kotkas (SDP) Aivar Sõerd (ERP) Kalvi Kõva (SDP) Urve Tiidus (ERP) Kersti Sarapuu (ECeP)

118 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY COMMITTEE / Standing Committees MEMBERS OF NATIONAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE Chairman Marko Mihkelson (PRU) THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Mart Helme (CPP) Jaanus Karilaid (ECeP) Ain Lutsepp (EFP) BY COMMITTEE Johannes Kert (ERP) Marianne Mikko (SDP) Ants Laaneots (ERP) Madis Milling (ERP) June 16, 2016 Kerstin-Oudekki Loone (ECeP)

STANDING SOCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Aivar Kokk (PRU) COMMITTEES Deputy Chairman Monika Haukanõmm (EFP) Maire Aunaste (PRU) Raivo Põldaru (CPP) Dmitri Dmitrijev (ECeP) Vilja Toomast (ERP) Jüri Jaanson (ERP) Marika Tuus-Laul (ECeP) Liina Kersna (ERP) Viktor Vassiljev (ECeP) Helmen Kütt (SDP)

FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Sven Mikser (SDP) Deputy Chairman Enn Eesmaa (ECeP) Andres Herkel (EFP) Henn Põlluaas (CPP) Eerik-Niiles Kross (ERP) Anne Sulling (ERP) Juhan Parts (PRU) Vladimir Velman (ECeP) Keit Pentus-Rosimannus (ERP)

LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chairman Heljo Pikhof (SDP) Deputy Chairman Uno Kaskpeit (CPP) Raivo Aeg (PRU) Valdo Randpere (ERP) Olga Ivanova (ECeP) Mark Soosaar (SDP) Kristjan Kõljalg (ERP) Imre Sooäär (ERP) Külliki Kübarsepp (EFP) Toomas Vitsut (ECeP) Andrei Novikov (ECeP)

119 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY COMMITTEE / Standing Committees MEMBERS OF SECURITY AUTHORITIES SURVEILLANCE SELECT COMMITTEE Chairman Ken-Marti Vaher (PRU) THE RIIGIKOGU Deputy Chairman Erki Savisaar (ECeP) Krista Aru (EFP) Kalev Kotkas (SDP) BY COMMITTEE Uno Kaskpeit (CPP) Martin Kukk (ERP) June 16, 2016

ANTI-CORRUPTION SELECT COMMITTEE Chairman Artur Talvik (EFP) SELECT Deputy Chairman Raivo Aeg (PRU) COMMITTEES Jaanus Karilaid (ECeP) Jaanus Marrandi (SDP) Ants Laaneots (ERP) Raivo Põldaru (CPP)

STATE BUDGET CONTROL SELECT COMMITTEE Chairman Mihhail Stalnuhhin (ECeP) Deputy Chairman Andres Metsoja (PRU) Andres Ammas (EFP) Henn Põlluaas (CPP) Kristjan Kõljalg (ERP) Tanel Talve (SDP)

COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CORRUPTION RISKS IN THE PLC PORT OF TALLINN (29 OCTOBER 2015 – 14 JUNE 2016) Chairman Artur Talvik (EFP) Deputy Chairman Andres Anvelt (SDP) Jaanus Karilaid (ECeP) Henn Põlluaas (CPP) Siim Kiisler (PRU) Valdo Randpere (ERP)

120 MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU BY COMMITTEE / Select Committees LIST OF 7th Riigikogu 1992–1995 RIIGIKOGUS 8th Riigikogu 1995–1999 9th Riigikogu 1999–2003 10th Riigikogu 2003–2007 11th Riigikogu 2007–2011 12th Riigikogu 2011–2015 13th Riigikogu 2015–

121 RIIGIKOGU KOOSSEISUD MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU WHOSE MANDATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR HAS TERMINATED Has BeenSuspendedor Terminated Members oftheRiigikogu Whose Mandate CVs publishedearlier JAAK AAVIKSOO

MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 31 AUGUST 2015

11 January 1954 in Tartu Widowed, two sons and a daughter

EDUCATION: Miina Härma Gymnasium (former Tartu Secondary School No. 2) 1971; University of Tartu, theoretical physics (cum laude) 1976, Candidate of Philosophy (equivalent of PhD) 1981

CAREER: Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physics, Junior Researcher, Senior Researcher, Leading Researcher 1976–1992; University of Tartu, Professor of Optics and Spectroscopy 1992–, First Prorector 1992–1995, Institute of Experimental Physics and Technology, Head of Institute 1996–1998, Rector 1998–2007; Minister of Culture and Education, Minister of Education 1995–1996; Minister of Defence 2007–2011; Minister of Education and Research 2011–2014

PARTY AFFILIATION: Pro Patria and Res Publica Union 2006–2015

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 11th and 12th Riigikogu, 13th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the State Budget Control Select Committee); elected to Tartu City Council in 2013

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 4th Class 2000; Order of the White Star, 2nd Class 2006; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 2000; Order of the White Rose of Finland 2006; National Order of Merit of France 2007; Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 2nd Class 2009; Cross of Merit of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3rd Class 2007

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences 1994–; University of Turku, Honorary Doctor 2003; University of Lapland, Honorary Doctor 2012. Member of Academia Europaea, Estonian Physical Society, Council of Elders of the Estonian Defence League, and Rotary Club; has published numerous research papers and articles in the press; Editor-in-Chief of vol. 3 and 4 of “Eesti teaduse biograafi line leksikon” (“Who’s Who in Estonian Science”) 2013.

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 9 APRIL – 15 JULY 2015

2 June 1943 in Viru-Nigula Rural Municipality, Lääne-Viru County Divorced

EDUCATION: Rakvere Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 1) 1961; University of Tartu, Russian Language 1961–1964; Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, library science and bibliography (cum laude) 1973; Candidate of Philosophy (equivalent of PhD) 1979

CAREER: National Library of Estonia, Senior Bibliographer, Head Bibliographer, Scientifi c Director, Director 1973–1984, Director General 1984–1997; Tallinn University, lecturer 1976–1996, Associate Professor 1981; Mayor of Tallinn 1997–1999; Mayor of Võru 2004–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Coalition Party 1997–1999; Estonian Reform Party 1999–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 9th Riigikogu (Deputy Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee), 11th and 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1996–1997, 2013–2015; also elected to Võru City Council in 2005 and 2009

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 2003; Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Commander with Star 1998; Defence Forces Cross for Special Services

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn St. Mary’s Cathedral Congregation, Member of Council; book “Elu paralleelmaailmades. Meenutusi Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu saamisloost 1982–1997” (“The History of the Construction of the National Library of Estonia”) 2013; numerous scientifi c papers and other publications

HOBBIES: politics, literature, fi ne arts, travelling, cooking

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 13 SEPTEMBER 2015

6 October 1971 in Nõo Rural Municipality, Tartu County Married, two daughters and two sons

EDUCATION: Orissaare Gymnasium 1989; University of Tartu 1989, special needs education (unfi nished); Univer- sity of Tartu 1993, law (unfi nished); Sichuan Union University (Chengdu, China), Chinese language 1996–1998; Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, transport administration 1999; University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), politics and development studies 2004, MSc (Asian politics) 2005

CAREER: farming apprentice in Kungälv Municipality in Sweden 1991–1992; agricultural and construction worker, sales agent in Australia 1995; Sichuan Union University and China Southwest Airlines (China), teacher of English 1996–1998; The Baltic Bridge (London), bus driver and entrepreneur (tourism services) 1998–2001; Estonian Public Broadcasting, freelance UK correspondent, commentator of Middle Eastern and Asian politics 1998–2005; Radio Free Europe, freelance UK correspondent 2002–2004; Ministry of Defence, International Co-operation Department, Adviser 2005–2007; Adviser to the Minister of Finance 2007–2009; Representation of the European Union in China and Mongolia 2009–2011; International Centre for Defence Studies, Researcher 2011–2013; Mayor of Kuressaare 2013–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2009–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee); elected to Kuressaare City Council in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: organiser of bicycle tours: Lhasa–Hongkong 1994; Mongolia, China, Nepal 2002; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt 2004; Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran 2007; Iran, United Arabian Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia 2011; Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia 2014; co-author of travelogues “Ehh, uhhuduur! Kõik on võimalik, kuni pole tõestatud vastupidist” 2007, “Ehh, uhhu- duur! Ratastel Teheranist Addis Abebasse” 2011, and “Ehh, uhhuduur! Sina ei muuda Aafrikat, Aafrika muudab sind” 2015; translated “The History of European Law” 1995 (author Erik Anners); Student Corporation Sakala alumnus

HOBBIES: cycling, sports, foreign politics, travelling (especially Asia, Middle East and Africa)

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 20 NOVEMBER 2015

12 September 1974 in Kilingi-Nõmme, Pärnu County In a relationship, two sons

EDUCATION: Kilingi-Nõmme Gymnasium 1992; Tallinn University, social work 2000 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tali Basic School, teacher of geography and biology 1992–1993; Estonian Centre Party, Adviser/ Assistant of the Chairman 1999–2001; Tallinn City Government, Adviser to the Mayor 2001, Kristiine District Elder 2002–2004; OÜ Fixor Holding, project manager 2004–2005; Tallinn City Council, Social Welfare Counsellor 2005; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Adviser 2005

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 1997–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 10th Riigikogu 2005–2007 (Deputy Chairman of the faction), 11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu; elected to Tallinn City Council 2002–2009

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Tallinn Pedagogical University Social Work Alumni Association; Tallinn Kristiine Administrative Council 2005–2013; articles in the Estonian press

HOBBIES: sports and history

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126 CVs published earlier MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU WHOSE MANDATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR HAS TERMINATED HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR WHOSE MANDATE THE RIIGIKOGU MEMBERS OF JEVGENI OSSINOVSKI

MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 13 SEPTEMBER 2015

15 March 1986 in Kohtla-Järve, Ida-Viru County Married, one son

EDUCATION: Tallinn Secondary Science School 2004; University of Tartu, philosophy (cum laude) 2007; Univer- sity of Warwick, Master of Philosophy (cum laude) 2009; London School of Economics and Political Science, Master of Political Science (cum laude) 2010

CAREER: self-employed 2004–2006; Minister of Education and Research 2014–2015

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2011–, Chairman

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; elected to Narva City Council in 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: AS Skinest Grupp, Member of the Supervisory Board 2005–2014; Estonian Development Fund, Member of the Supervisory Board 2015–

HOBBIES: travelling, reading, chess

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH 2015 – 15 JUNE 2016

18 January 1969 in Tallinn Married, one son and one daughter

EDUCATION: Tallinn English College (former Secondary School No. 7) 1987; London College of Communication, M.A. in journalism 2006

CAREER: Tallinn Secondary School No. 24, music teacher 1988; Estonian Radio, Advertising Department, music editor 1990−1992; Radio Kuku, presenter 1992−1993; Radio 2, presenter 1993−2009; newspaper Eesti Päevaleht, head of Culture Department 2004–2005; Estonian Television, presenter 1990–1999; TV1, presenter 2000–2001; TV3, presenter 2003–; Raud Meedia OÜ, Management Board 2001–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Social Democratic Party 2014–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council; books “Musta pori näkku” 2008, “Sinine on sinu taevas” 2010; play “Viimne voor” 2012; numerous articles and cultural reviews in newspapers Eesti Päevaleht, Postimees and Eesti Ekspress; has played the guitar and sang in bands Metallist, Singer Vinger, Mr Lawrence, Lenna, etc.; has composed songs; presenter of television programmes “7 vaprat” (ETV) and “Kolmeraudne” (TV3, 2010–); judge in television programme “Eesti otsib superstaari” (“Estonian Idol”) (TV3, 2007−2012)

HOBBIES: fi ne arts, travelling, technology, swimming

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 5 AUGUST 2015

31 May 1950 in Harju County Two sons and two daughters

EDUCATION: Tartu Adult Secondary School (former Tartu Distance Education Secondary School) 1968; University of Tartu, history 1973, Candidate of Philosophy (equivalent of PhD) 1980

CAREER: Tallinn Mere District SPD Executive Committee, Planning Committee, Chairman 1980–1985; Estonian SSR State Planning Committee, head of department 1985–1988; Management Systems Planning and Construction Bureau Mainor, Scientifi c Director 1988–1989; Estonian SSR Council of Ministers, Deputy Chairman / Chairman of Planning Committee 1989–1990; Minister of Economic Affairs 1990; Prime Minister 1990–1992; Minister of the Interior 1995; Mayor of Tallinn 2001–2004, 2007–; Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications 2005–2007

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Popular Centre Party / Estonian Centre Party 1991–; Chairman 1991–1995, 1996–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: USSR Congress of People’s Deputies 1989; Estonian SSR 11th Supreme Soviet 1988–1990; Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia (Chairman of faction); Congress of Estonia, Committee of Estonia (Member of the Board); 7th Riigikogu (Vice-President), 8th Riigikogu (Vice-President 1995; Deputy Chairman of faction 1996), 9th Riigikogu 1999–2001 (Deputy Chairman of faction 1999–2000); 10th, 11th and 12th Riigikogu (forfeited for mayorship); 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 1996–2001, Chairman 1996–1999 and 2005, also elected in 2005–2013

AWARDS: Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd class 2001; Order of the National Coat of Arms, 1st class, 2006; Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 2nd Class 2005; Grand Offi cer of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands 2008; Order of Tallinn Coat-of-Arms 2007; Order of Honour and Glory of the Russian Orthodox Church 2013

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Football Union, President 1990–1992; Estonia Society 1993–; Estonian Sumo Association, President 1997–1998; Friends of Scotland Club 1998–; sports club LiVal 2002–; Estonian Skating Union, President 2010–; International Urban Development Association (INTA), Vice-President 2014–; Estonian Olympic Committee, Executive Committee 2012;

129 CVs published earlier MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU WHOSE MANDATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR HAS TERMINATED HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR WHOSE MANDATE THE RIIGIKOGU MEMBERS OF books: „Globaalprobleemid ja tulevikustsenaariumid” 1983 (“Global Problems and Future Scenarios”, co-author), „Revolutsioon jätkub” 1988 (“Revolution Continues”), „Kõned” 1990 (“Speeches”), „Uus poliitika tulekul” 1994 (“New Politics Are Coming”, co-author), „Usun Eestisse” 1999 (“I Believe in Estonia”), „Peaminister. Eesti lähiajalugu 1990–1992” 2004 (“Prime Minister. Recent History of Estonia 1990–1992”, Finnish translation 2005), „Peaministrid. Eesti Vabariigi poliitiline lähiajalugu” 2007 (“Prime Ministers. Recent Political History of the Republic of Estonia”, speech at Nord Academy in 2004; also on DVD), „Rahvarinne 1988. Kakskümmend aastat hiljem” 2008 (“Popular Front 1988. Twenty Years Later”, co-author), „Kuidas ületada kriis?” 2009 (“How to Overcome the Crisis?”, also translated into Russian), „Tõde Eestist”, 2 volumes 2012, 2014 (“The Truth about Estonia”, 1st volume translated into Russian 2013); collection of articles „Majandus- poliitika” 2008 (“Economic Policy”); children’s book „Taimetark Maara jõuluime” 2014; Numerous articles in the Estonian press

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 24 MARCH – 18 NOVEMBER 2015

1 November 1983 in Suure-Jaani, Viljandi County In a relationship

EDUCATION: Suure-Jaani Gymnasium 2002

CAREER: Suure-Jaani Gymnasium, head of extracurricular activities 2003–2004; Estonian Centre Party, coordinator 2004–2007; Suure-Jaani Municipality Government, cultural advisor 2006–2007; Estonian Centre Party, Secretary General 2007–

PARTY AFFILIATION: Estonian Centre Party 2001–, Member of the Board

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 12th and 13th Riigikogu; Suure-Jaani City Council 2002–2005 (Chairman 2005); Suure-Jaani Rural Municipality Council 2005–2006, 2009–2011

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Public Broadcasting Council

HOBBIES: music, beekeeping, equestrian sports

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MEMBER OF THE 13TH RIIGIKOGU 9 APRIL – 14 SEPTEMBER 2015

8 November 1957 in Pärnu In a relationship, two daughters

EDUCATION: Pärnu Koidula Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 2) 1976; Tallinn Technical School No. 4, men’s and children’s outerwear tailor; Estonian Academy of Arts, scenography 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)

CAREER: Tallinnfi lm (1984–1993) and puppet animation studio Nukufi lm (1994–), artist and fi lm director; Estonian Academy of Arts, Associate Professor 2000–2007; University of Tartu, Viljandi Culture Academy, Associate Professor 2010–2011; Tallinn University, Baltic Film and Media School, Associate Professor 2012–2014; Voldik OÜ, Chairman of the Board 2014–

PARTY AFFILIATION: People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1997–

MEMBERSHIP IN REPRESENTATIVE BODIES: 13th Riigikogu; Tallinn City Council 2007–2011, Harku Municipality Council 2013−2015

AWARDS: Order of the White Star, 4th class 1997; numerous Estonian and international fi lm awards

OTHER ACTIVITIES: Estonian Filmmakers’ Union 1986–; Estonian Theatre Union 1989–; Estonian Artists’ Association 1995–; has been active as fi lm director, stage director, fi lm and theatre artist and musician. A selection of works: feature fi lms: “Igaühele oma” (“Everyone Gets His Own”) 1990, “Tulivesi” (“Firewater”) 1994, “Minu Leninid” (“All My Lenins”) 1998, “Elavad pildid” (“Living Pictures”) 2013; documentaries: “Mees animatsioonist“ (“Man from Animazone”) 2005, “Juubeliaasta” (“Jubilee Year”) 2009, “Kullaketrajad“ (“The Gold Spinners”) 2013, etc.; puppet fi lms: “Imeline nääriöö” (“Wonderful New Year’s Night”) 1984, “Nõiutud saar” (“Enchanted Island”) 1985, “Kevadine kärbes” (“Fly in Spring”) 1986, “Sõda” (“The War”) 1987, “Jackpot” 1990 (all together with Riho Unt), “Incipit vita nova” 1992, “Primavera” 1998, “Barbarid” (“Barbarians”) 2003, “Lõpuõhtu” (“Closing Session”) 2007, “Olmeheidutus” (“Domestic Fitless”) 2011, etc.;

132 CVs published earlier MEMBERS OF THE RIIGIKOGU WHOSE MANDATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR HAS TERMINATED HAS BEEN SUSPENDED OR WHOSE MANDATE THE RIIGIKOGU MEMBERS OF stage sets: Jones “Stones in His Pocket”, Rakvere Theatre 2004; Steiner/Kivirähk “Kosjas”, Estonia 2004; Weber “Der Freischütz”, Estonia 2005; Kaumann/Kangur “Mina, Napoleon”, Estonia 2005; Ebb/Stones “Chicago”, Komöödiateater 2006; Kall “Pehmed ja karvased saavad jalad alla”, Drama Theatre 2006 (also the director); Nothomb “Enemy’s Cosmetique”, VAT Theatre 2007; Lennuk “Casanova”, Rakvere Theatre 2007 (also the director); Piazzolla “Maria de Buenos Aires”, Tallinn Philharmonic 2008; Kallas “Reigi õpetaja”, Saaremaa Theatre 2008; Tormis “Luigelend”, Estonian Music Days 2008; Tomzcyk “Nürnberg”, VAT Theatre 2009; musical show “Tõrva Loits” 2009–2011; “Libahunt”, Puppet Theatre 2011; studio sets for ETV programmes “Valimisstuudio” (election studio) and “Jüri Üdi Klubi” 2011; Estonian Music Prize gala (also the director) 2013; Pedmanson “Uno bossa ehk Uno Loobi 7 elu”, Rakvere Theatre 2014 (also the director); director of political satire TV series “Pehmed ja karvased” 2002−2013; song writer and singer of bands Turist, Singer Vinger, etc.; designs for books, posters and record covers

HOBBIES: culinary art

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