Marina Kaljurand
Marina Kaljurand (born 6 September 1962 in Tallinn as Marina Rajevskaja) is an Estonian diplomat (though notably not of Estonian heritage, her father being of Latvian descent and the mother Russian).[1]
She is currently the ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States and Mexico (non-resident). She has previously been appointed ambassador to Kazakhstan (2007-2011 non-resident), Russian Federation (2005-2008) and Israel (2004-2006 non-resident) and Canada (non-resident, 2011-2013).[2]
In the campaign of Nashi and Molodaya Gvardiya to blockade the Estonian embassy during the events of Bronze Soldier of Tallinn controversy, Kaljurand was generally considered a focus of the attacks.[citation needed]
On 31 December 2007, Eesti Naiste Koostöökett voted Kaljurand the Teenäitaja (lit. 'Guide') of the year. Kaljurand's continued adherence to European political traditions in face of severe threats amidst the Nashi campaign was cited as a deciding factor.
References
- ↑ Bez durakov, interview with Sergey Korzun, Echo of Moscow (radio), June 25, 2008
- ↑ http://www.estemb.org/static/files/098/marina_kaljurand_cv_eng.pdf
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| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jüri Seilenthal |
Ambassador of Estonia to Israel (non-resident) 2004–2006 |
Succeeded by Aino Lepik von Wiren |
| Preceded by Karin Jaani (resided in Tallinn) |
Ambassador of Estonia to Russia 2006–2008 |
Succeeded by Simmu Tiik |
| Preceded by Väino Reinart |
Ambassador of Estonia to the United States 2011-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |