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Siim Kallas 2013 (cropped)
Siim is both an Estonian language, Estonian masculine given name and less commonly, a surname. It is sometimes a diminutive of the given names Siimon and Siimeon, cognates of the given names Simon (given name), Simon and Simeon. Individuals bearing the name Siim include: ;Given name: *Siim Avi (born 1984), Estonian politician and lawyer *Siim Kabrits (born 1979), Estonian politician *Siim Kallas (born 1948), Estonian politician *Siim-Valmar Kiisler (born 1965), Estonian politician *Siim Kiskonen (born 1997), Estonian cyclist *Siim Liivik (born 1988), Estonian-Finnish ice hockey player *Siim Luts (born 1989), Estonian professional footballer *Siim Pohlak (born 1985), Estonian businessman and politician *Siim-Markus Post (born 1997), Estonian basketball player *Siim Rast (born 1988), Estonian powerlifter *Siim Roops (born 1986), Estonian professional footballer *Siim-Tanel Sammelselg (born 1993), Estonian ski-jumper *Siim Sellis (born 1987), Estonian cross-country skier *Siim Suk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest List of cities and towns in Estonia, urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the Estonians, majority of its population of nearly 1.4 million. Estonia is one of the least populous members of the European Union and NATO. Present-day Estonia has been inhabited since at least 9,000 BC. The Ancient Estonia#Early Middle Ages, medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last pagan civilisations in Europe to adopt Christianity following the Northern Crusades in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Markus Post
Siim-Markus Post (born 13 February 1997) is an Estonian professional basketball player for TalTech of the Estonian–Latvian Basketball League. He also represents the Estonian national team. Standing at 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in), he plays at the point guard position. National team career Post made his debut for the Estonian national team on 26 July 2020, in a 84–67 victory over Latvia. Awards and accomplishments Individual * 2× Estonian League Best Young Player: (2015, 2017 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...) References External links Siim-Markus Postat fiba.com Siim-Markus Postat basket.ee 1997 births Living people Estonian men's basketball players Point guards Shooting guards Korvpalli Meistriliiga players BC Rakvere Tarvas players KK Pärnu pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masculine Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A '' Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Siim
Andres Siim (born 25 February 1962) is an Estonian architect. Andres Siim was born in Tallinn and studied in the National Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (today's Estonian Academy of Arts) in the department of architecture. He graduated from the institute in 1985. Andres Siim works in the architectural bureau Siim & Kreis OÜ. Notable works by Andres Siim are the Nissan Center in Tallinn, the main office of the Hansapank bank, and the new dormitory of the Tartu University. Andres Siim is a member of the Union of Estonian Architects. Works *Nissan Center in Tallinn, 1994, (with Hanno Kreis) * Tamme Stadium 1997/98 (with Kristel Ausing) *Main office of the Hansapank bank, 1999 (with Kristel Ausing) *Logistics center of the Kesko-Eesti, 2000 *New dormitory of the Tartu University The University of Tartu (UT; ; ) is a Public university, public research university located in the city of Tartu, Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. It is also the largest and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Sander Vene
Siim-Sander Vene (born 12 November 1990) is an Estonian professional basketball player for Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). Standing at 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in), he plays both the small forward and power forward positions. Vene represents the Estonian national basketball team internationally, and was named Estonian Basketball Player of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Professional career Vene began playing basketball with Siili Palliklubi and TTÜ. In 2006, Vene moved to Lithuania and joined Žalgiris' junior team Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis school. With Žalgiris, Vene won the Nike International Junior Tournament in 2007 and the Nacionalinė krepšinio lyga (NKL) in 2008. Vene was loaned to Kaunas Triobet of the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL) for the 2008–09 season. In the 2009–10 Euroleague, Vene averaged 2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. In October 2010, Vene was loaned to Kaunas, and in December 2010, to Ludwigsburg of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Troost
Siim Troost (born 7 December 1999) is an Estonian tennis player. Troost has a career high ATP singles ranking of 1374, achieved on 18 July 2022. He also has a career high doubles ranking of 607, achieved on 6 May 2024. Troost has won 1 ITF doubles title. Troost represents Estonia at the Davis Cup, where he has a W/L record of 4–2. Troost currently plays college tennis at Vanderbilt University. He previously played for the University of Minnesota. References External links * * * Siim Troostat the University of Minnesota Siim Troostat the Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private university, private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provide ... 1999 births Living people Estonian male tennis players Minnesota Golden Gophers men's tennis players Vanderbilt Commodores men's tennis players Estonian e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Tenno
Siim Tenno (born 4 August 1990) is an Estonian footballer who plays for German Oberliga Niedersachsen club MTV Gifhorn as a midfielder. Club career Tenno, Tartu Tammeka youth product, started his men's league career with club's third team in the II Liiga in 2007. The next season, he played 29 matches for the club's second team and was promoted to the first team for the 2009 season. Viktoria Žižkov In January 2012, he and teammate Kaarel Kiidron were loaned to Czech Republic club Viktoria Žižkov until the end of the season. He made the first team debut on 30 March 2012, when he came on as a late substitute. Narva Trans In the start of 2014 season, Tenno signed a one-year contract with Meistriliiga club Narva Trans. Before that he went on trial to 2. Bundesliga club Paderborn. Good spell in Narva helped him to sign a contract with German Regionalliga club Neumünster. Neumünster At the start of July, Siim Tenno was with his former teammate Reio Laabus together in VfR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Sukles
Siim Sukles (born 17 July 1972 in Pärnu) is an Estonian sports figure. In 2000 he graduated from the private high school Veritas' department of law. 1994-1997 he was the executive director of Eesti Olümpiafond. 1997-2000 he was the executive director of Estonian Olympic Committee. 2002-2012 he was chancellor of Ministry of Culture Ministry of Culture may refer to: * Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports (Albania) * Ministry of Culture (Algeria) * Ministry of Culture (Argentina) * Minister for the Arts (Australia) * Ministry of Culture (Azerbaijan)Ministry o .... Since 2013 he is Secretary General of Estonian Olympic Committee. Awards: * 2012: Merited Order of Estonian Olympic Committee (). References Living people 1972 births Estonian people in sports Estonian civil servants People from Pärnu {{Estonia-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Sellis
Siim Sellis (born 5 May 1987 in Tali) is an Estonian cross-country skier. Sellis competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Estonia. He placed 59th in the qualifying round in the sprint, failing to advance to the knockout stages. Sellis made his World Cup debut in January 2006. As of April 2014, his best finish is 10th, in a classical sprint race at Lahti Lahti (; ) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Päijät-Häme. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Lahti is approximately , while the Lahti sub-region, sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the mo ... in 2011–12. His best World Cup overall finish is 118th, in 2011–12. His best World Cup finish in a discipline is 67th, in the 2011-12 sprint. References 1987 births Living people People from Saarde Parish Sportspeople from Pärnu County Olympic cross-country skiers for Estonia Cross-country skiers at the 2014 Winter Olympics Estonian male cross-country skiers 21s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim-Tanel Sammelselg
Siim-Tanel Sammelselg (born May 13, 1998) is an Estonian Ski jumping, ski jumper. He was born in Tallinn. Sammelselg competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Estonia. He placed 51st in the Ski jumping at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's normal hill individual, normal hill qualifying round, failing to advance, and 49th in the Ski jumping at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's large hill individual, large hill qualifying round, also failing to advance. Sammelselg made his FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, World Cup debut in November 2007. As of September 2014, his best finish is 9th, in a team event at Lahti in 2011–12 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, 2011–12. His best individual finish is 45th, at a large hill event at Sapporo in 2013–14 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, 2013–14. References 1993 births Living people Olympic ski jumpers for Estonia Ski jumpers at the 2014 Winter Olympics Skiers from Tallinn Estonian male ski jumpers 21st-century Estonian sportsmen {{Estonia-skijumping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Roops
Siim Roops (born 4 March 1986 in Tartu) is an Estonian footballer. Career He started his career in JK Tammeka Tartu. In 2007, he joined Valdres FK from FC Flora Tallinn. He later returned to Estonia and Flora Tallinn. He joined JK Viljandi Tulevik on loan, and later rejoined JK Tammeka. In 2012, he signed for FK Jerv in Norway. In 2014, he moved to Santos Tartu in Estonia. He subsequently joined FC Otepää in 2019, where he currently remains an active player. He plays the position of defender and is 1.82 m tall. International career He made his national team debut for Estonia on 3 February 2007 against Poland, becoming 200th player to play for the country. References External links * Player profileat JK Tammeka Tartu Tartu Jalgpallikool Tammeka, commonly known as Tartu Tammeka or simply Tammeka, is an Estonia, Estonian professional Association football, football club based in Tartu that competes in Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football league sy ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Rast
Siim Rast (born 28 August 1988) is an Estonian classic powerlifter. Rast is two time European champion in 120+ kg category. He also won one silver and one bronze medal at the World classic (raw) championships in the IPF. Career On 17 June 2018, Rast was awarded bronze medal at the Classic Men's World Championships in Calgary, Canada. He also won silver medal at the 2019 Classic Men's World Championships in 120+ kg weight category which was held at Helsingborg Helsingborg (, , ), is a Urban areas in Sweden, city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania County, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania (after Malmö) and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, ninth ..., Sweden. Rust got into seventh place at the 2023 European Powerlifting Championships in Tartu, Estonia. References 1988 births Living people 20th-century Estonian people 21st-century Estonian sportsmen Estonian weightlifters Sportspeople from Jõgeva {{Estoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
