Lemmit Kaplinski
Deputy Mayor
Date and place of birth
31 March 1980, Tartu
Education
2019-present University of Tartu, MA in Semiotics and Culture Studies (ongoing)
2008 University of Tartu, BA in Semiotics and Culture Studies
1998 Tartu Miina Härma Secondary School
Work experience
Deputy Mayor of Tartu from 20 November 2021
2020-2021 Chairman of the City Council of Tartu
2010-2020 The Estonian Print and Paper Museum (TYPA), Manager
2014-2016 Aparaaditehas (The Widget Factory), Project Manager
2007-2009 Estonian Military Academy, Information Technology Senior Administrator
2005-2008 Nordtech OÜ, Manager
1999-2002 Tartu Art School, Pallas University of Applied Sciences, Head of IT department
Social activities
Member of the Estonian Defence League since 2004
Member of the Social Democratic Party
Awards
2010 Badge of Merit of the Estonian Defence Forces
2015 Tartu Culture Bearer of the Year
Language skills
Estonian (native language)
English (writing and speaking, very good)
Russian (speaking, basic knowledge)
Finnish (speaking, basic knowledge)
Interests
Hiking, fitness, films
