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Lia Laats
Lia Laats (2 February 1926 – 24 April 2004) was an Estonian stage and film actress whose career spanned over forty years. Early life Lia Laats was born in Tallinn to Karl René Laats and Helmi Karin Laats (''née'' Tähe), who both worked as domestic servants. She had two older half-siblings from her father's previous marriage. She studied at the National Drama Theatre (now, the Estonian Drama Theatre) in Tallinn, but left her studies in 1946 without graduating. Stage career From 1946 until 1948 (and again, from 1976 until 1980), Laats performed at the Estonia Theatre, in dramatic roles, comedies, operettas and musicals with the Estonian National Opera. From 1948 until 1951 (and again, from 1951–1960; and from 1980-1981) she was engaged at the Endla Theatre. From 1960 until 1976, she was engaged at the Vanemuine theatre. One of her most memorable roles at the Vanemuine was that of Jocasta in Sophocles' ''Oedipus Rex'' in 1963. From 1952 until the mid-1960s, she also performed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Estonia, most populous city of Estonia. Situated on a Tallinn Bay, bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of (as of 2025) and administratively lies in the Harju County, Harju ''Counties of Estonia, maakond'' (county). Tallinn is the main governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Estonia. It is located northwest of the country's second largest city, Tartu, however, only south of Helsinki, Finland; it is also west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, north of Riga, Latvia, and east of Stockholm, Sweden. From the 13th century until the first half of the 20th century, Tallinn was known in most of the world by variants of its other historical Names of Tallinn in different languages, name Reval. “Reval” received Lübeck law, Lübeck city rights in 1248; however, the earliest evidence of human settlement in the area dates back nearly 5,000 years. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Communist Ideology
Communism () is a sociopolitical, philosophical, and economic ideology within the socialist movement, whose goal is the creation of a communist society, a socioeconomic order centered on common ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange that allocates products in society based on need.: "One widespread distinction was that socialism socialised production only while communism socialised production and consumption." A communist society entails the absence of private property and social classes, and ultimately money and the state. Communists often seek a voluntary state of self-governance but disagree on the means to this end. This reflects a distinction between a libertarian socialist approach of communization, revolutionary spontaneity, and workers' self-management, and an authoritarian socialist, vanguardist, or party-driven approach to establish a socialist state, which is expected to wither away. Communist parties have been described as rad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meie Mats
Meie Mats, named after an Estonian folk song, is a prestigious yearly humour award issued since 1987 and originally initiated by Edgar Spriit, the chief editor of '' Pikker'', a long-time Estonian humour magazine.Maaleht 18 January 2001Kellest saab Meie Mats 2001?by Lembit Sibul of Pikker The award is customarily announced on April 1, the April Fools' Day, and it can only be awarded to any person once, in recognition of his life work in the field of humour, satire and comedy Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greec .... See also * :Recipients of Meie Mats References Estonian humour Awards established in 1987 1987 establishments in Estonia Estonian awards * {{Estonia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merited Artist
Merited Artist, Honored Artist, etc., is an honorary title in the Soviet Union, Russian Federation, Union Republics, and autonomous republics, also in some other Eastern Bloc states, as well as in a number of post-Soviet states. In Russian language, the word artist is a "false friend": in Russian it corresponds both to художник ("artist") and артист ("actor"), see *Honored Artist of the RSFSR vs. Honored Artist of the RSFSR (visual arts) . Specifically, the term may refer to: * Merited Artist (Albania) * Merited Artist of the Russian Federation * Merited Artist of Ukraine * Merited Artist of Vietnam *Honored Artist of Armenia *Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR *Honored Artist of the Byelorussian SSR *Honored Artist of the RSFSR (performing arts) *Honored Artist of the RSFSR (visual arts) Honored Artist of the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic (Russian:Заслуженный художник РСФСР) was an honorary title of the RSFSR. The award w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerebral Infarction
Cerebral infarction, also known as an ischemic stroke, is the pathologic process that results in an area of necrotic tissue in the brain (cerebral infarct). In mid to high income countries, a stroke is the main reason for disability among people and the 2nd cause of death. It is caused by disrupted blood supply (ischemia) and restricted oxygen supply ( hypoxia). This is most commonly due to a thrombotic occlusion, or an embolic occlusion of major vessels which leads to a cerebral infarct . In response to ischemia, the brain degenerates by the process of liquefactive necrosis. Classification There are various classification systems for cerebral infarcts, some of which are described below. * The Oxford Community Stroke Project classification (OCSP, also known as the Bamford or Oxford classification) relies primarily on the initial symptoms. Based on the extent of the symptoms, the stroke episode is classified as total anterior circulation infarct (TACI), partial anterior circ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Õismäe
Õismäe (Estonian for ''"Blossom Hill"'') is a subdistrict () in the district of Haabersti, Tallinn Tallinn is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Estonia, most populous city of Estonia. Situated on a Tallinn Bay, bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of (as of 2025) and .... As of 1 January 2014, it has a population of 1,117. Õismäe encompasses also Õismäe Bog. First mentionings of the area, come from 1646 (''Heuschlag Heise Nehm''); 1808 the farmhouse (''Eisneme'') and 1873 the manor (''Hofstelle Öismäe''). References Subdistricts of Tallinn {{Tallinn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tartu County
Tartu County ( or ''Tartumaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in eastern Estonia bordering Põlva County, Valga County, Viljandi County and Jõgeva County. The area of Tartu County is , which covers 6.9% of the territory of Estonia. In 2022 Tartu County had a population of 157,758 – constituting 11.9% of the total population in Estonia. The city of Tartu is the centre of the county located at a distance of from Tallinn. Tartu County is divided into 8 local governments – 1 urban and 7 rural municipalities. Geography Tartu County lies in South Estonia, between Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus. Estonia's only navigable river, River Emajõgi (100 km long), flows through the county, connecting Lake Peipus and Lake Võrtsjärv. Wavy plains are typical landscapes of Tartu County. One third of the county is covered with forests, a third is cultivated. A quarter is made up of wetlands at the headwaters and lower course of the Emajõgi. In the northern pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Külitse
Külitse is a small borough in Kambja Parish, Tartu County, in southern Estonia. It is located about 6 km southwest of the city of Tartu by the Tartu– Valga–Riga railway and the European route E264 (also known as Via Hanseatica). Külitse has a population of 600 (as of 1 September 2010). Külitse was first mentioned in 1582 as ''Kilicz''. In the beginning of the 1970s a reservoir known as Ropka Lake was created in the village. Külitse is served by Edelaraudtee Edelaraudtee (''Southwestern railway'') is a private Estonian Railway infrastructure manager, railway infrastructure owner and freight operator that operates the railway lines from Tallinn to Viljandi and from Lelle to Pärnu. Founded in 1997 ...'s Ropka station which is located on the border of Külitse and Laane villages. References Boroughs and small boroughs in Estonia Kreis Dorpat {{Tartu-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siin Me Oleme!
''Siin me oleme!'' (Estonian; ) is a 1979 Soviet movie written and directed by Sulev Nõmmik. The script was compiled on Juhan Smuul's motifs from ''Suvitajad'' (Estonian for ''Summer tourists''). Plot On a beautiful summer day, a capricious Mrs. Kohviveski arrives at a Muhu farm with her husband John from Tallinn, accompanied by the daring Punapea. The group has decided to spend their summer vacation in the beautiful nature, but the antics of the Kohviveski turn the everyday life of the peaceful farm upside down. The family is unable go along with her antics, but reluctantly accept Kohviveski's crazy behavior. Farmer Ärni goes to his friend Aadu to ask for advice on how to understand Kohviveski's spiritual life. Aadu seems to live in a small cabin and appears to be a down-to-earth mutt accompanied by deep life wisdom and attentiveness to people and situations. It is revealed that Punapea, who arrived with the group, has divorced and lived with heartache. She is then support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noor Pensionär
''A Young Retiree'' () is a 1972 Estonian comedy film directed by Sulev Nõmmik and written by himself and Enn Vetemaa. Together with ''Viimne reliikvia'', ''Siin me oleme!'' and ''Mehed ei nuta'', ''Noor pensionär'' is one of the most influential Estonian movies from the Soviet occupation era. Plot A former ballet artist (played by Ervin Abel) unexpectedly finds himself retired and begins searching for new place in life, eventually becoming a hired tutor of a mischievous teenage daughter of a powerful mother. Cast *Ervin Abel as Pukspuu, a young retiree *Lia Laats as Mother *Helmut Vaag as Leopold *Leida Rammo as Laine *Marika Samussenko as Marika, the daughter *Lisl Lindau as Employment officer *Einari Koppel as Best Man *Silvia Urb *Endel Pärn *Rein Kotkas *Harri Vasar *Katrin Karisma *Veera Luur *Asta Vihandi *Vambola Helm *Endel Simmermann *Gunnar Hololei *Hardi Tiidus References External links * Noor pensionär at Estonian Film Database Soviet-era Estonian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehed Ei Nuta
''Mehed ei nuta'' (Estonian for ''Men Don't Cry'') is a 1969 Estonian television comedy movie directed by Sulev Nõmmik and written by himself and Enn Vetemaa. A group of people suffering from sleeplessness are, under the guise of a resort, moved to a peninsula and subjected to work therapy. When they realise the deception, they attempt to leave the fake resort, with hilarious consequences. Plot The film begins with a radio announcement about a new state-of-the-art sanatorium designed specifically for insomniacs, offering treatment for those unable to sleep. A group of men, each with peculiar reasons for their sleeplessness, signs up for the program, not necessarily to cure their insomnia but for a break filled with relaxation, music, and the allure of a resort-like environment. The medical staff quickly realizes that the participants are healthier than they claim. To teach them a lesson, the nurses send the group to an uninhabited island, housing nothing but a dilapidated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ervin Abel
Ervin Abel (8 November 1929, Narva – 16 March 1984, Tallinn) was an Estonian actor. In 1953 he graduated from GITIS' Estonian studio. 1953–1966 he worked at Estonian Drama Theatre and 1966–1984 at Estonian SSR State Philharmonic (nowadays Eesti Kontsert). Besides theatre roles he played also in several films. Filmography * 1979: ''Siin me oleme!'' (television feature film; in the role: John) * 1976: '' Suvi'' (feature film; in the role: Papa Kiir) * 1973: ''Veealused'' (Short Film) * 1972: ''Noor pensionär'' (television feature film; in the role: Pukspuu) * 1971: ''Putukate suvemängud'' (Short film; role: the voice of Reporter Siki-Triki) * 1969: '' Kevade'' (''Spring'' in english; feature film; in the role: Papa Kiir) * 1968: ''Mehed ei nuta'' (television feature film; in the role: Abel) * 1968: '' Viini postmark'' (role: Tasko) * 1965: '' Zhavoronok'' (''The lark'' in english; role: Sturmbannfuhrer Karl) * 1964: ''Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan'' (''Devil with a False Passp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
