Date and place of birth 24.11.1977 Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan

Civil status, children one daughter

Education

1995 15th Upper Secondary School (former)
2003–2004 Institution of higher education I Studium, economic law, cum laude
1996–2000 International University of Social Sciences LEX, department of law

Employment

April 2019– current Mayor of Tallinn
2017– April 2019 The Chairman of Tallinn City Council
2011–2017 Deputy Mayor of Tallinn
1993– Coach at the Katleri Taekwondo Club
2011–2011 Member of the 12th Riigikogu
2009–2011 Member of the Tallinn City Council Office
2004–2009 Institution of higher education I Studium, lecturer
2002–2003 Learning centre Virestprof, lecturer
2001–2003 International Union of National Culture Associations LÜÜRA, lawyer
2000–2001 Law office Janliko, lawyer
1999–2002 Member of the Lasnamäe Administrative Council

Political party

30.12.2008– Estonian Centre Party

Social activities

2016– Estonian Olympic Committee, member of the Executive Committee
2009– International Martial Arts Games Committee, member of the Executive Committee
2008– Estonian Association of Martial Arts, member of the Management Board
2010–2011 Estonian Cooperation Assembly, member of the round table of nations, and member of the Estonian Nations Chamber operating within the Ministry of Culture
2007–2010 Chamber of National Minorities, member of the Management Board
2001–2003 Non-profit association Põlvkond, member of the Management Board
1996– Estonian Taekwondo Union, president

Awards

2011 Order of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) for contribution to the development of Taekwondo in the world
2011 Silver badge of the City of Paldiski for successful work and activity
2008 North Tallinn Star (order) for strong social activity and sporting achievements in connection with the 90th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
2005 Order of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) for contribution to the development of taekwondo