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Maimu BergEstonian writer, critic, translator and politician
Date of Birth: 27.08.1945
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Content:
- Estonian Author, Critic, Translator, and Politician
- Political Career
- Literary Breakthrough
- Novels and Translations
- Later Career
Estonian Author, Critic, Translator, and Politician
Early Life and EducationEstonian writer, critic, translator, and politician, was born in Estonia. She graduated from Tartu State University with a degree in Estonian philology in 1968 and journalism in 1986.
Political Career
Since 2007, she has served as a member of the Tallinn City Council and is the chairperson of the Social Democratic Party's faction in the council. She has been actively involved in politics for many years.
Literary Breakthrough
She emerged into the literary world in 1988 with historical novels. Her writings garnered international recognition, and she became known to Russian readers through publications in Tallinn-based magazines such as "Vyshgorod" and "Raduga."
Novels and Translations
Her novel "I Love a Russian" was published in numerous languages and released in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Finland, and Latvia. The novel was first published as a standalone book in Russian in Moscow and Tallinn in 2009.
Later Career
She has been affiliated with the Finnish Institute in Tallinn for many years and continues to contribute to Estonian and international literature.