Rein Saluri (22 September 1939 – 13 October 2023) was an Estonian writer and playwright.

Biography

Rein Saluri was born in Tammiku, Salla Parish (now part of Väike-Maarja Parish). In 1946, when he was seven, Saluri, along with his family, was deported to

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authorities. They were later permitted to return to Estonia in 1951. Saluri graduated from

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. Saluri worked as an editor for editors of the popular science magazine '' Horisont'', the youth journal ''Noorus'', the literary magazine ''

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'' and as the literary editor for the

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from 1972 until 1975. He was a member of the

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since 1974. Saluri wrote psychological short stories and plays, as well as children's literature. In 1966, Saluri wed translator and diplomat Piret Saluri (née Rõuk). Saluri died on 13 October 2023, at the age 84.

Awards

Friedebert Tuglas short story award Friedebert Tuglas short story award () is an Estonian literary award. The award was established in 1970 by Friedebert Tuglas itself. First recipients was chosen out in 1971 by Tuglas itself. Recipients 1971 *Jaan Kross: Neli monoloogi Püha Jüri ...

(1973) * Juhan Smuul literary award (1977) * Friedebert Tuglas Short Story Award (1981) * Juhan Smuul literary award (1983) * Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR * Friedebert Tuglas Short Story Award (1988) * Juhan Smuul Annual Literature Prize (1989) *

Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star (; ) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonian citizens and foreigners to give recognition for services rendered to the Estonian state. Design Classes The Order of the White Star ...

, V Class (2001)

Selected works

* short story "Mälu" (1972) * play "Külalised" (1974) * short story "Kõnelused" (1976) * short story "Rebane räästa all" (1979) * short story "Üks, kaks ja korraga" (1983) * short story "Puusõda" (1985) * short story "Vaikne elu" (1988) * play "Minek" (1989)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Saluri, Rein 1939 births 2023 deaths Estonian male short story writers Estonian children's writers Estonian male dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Estonian male writers 21st-century Estonian male writers Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class University of Tartu alumni People from Väike-Maarja Parish