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Arvi Siig

1938 – 1999

Estonian writer

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About Arvi Siig

Lived 1938 – 1999 (aged 61). Arvi Siig was a Russian and Estonian writer.

Arvi Siig (8 November 1938 – 23 November 1999) was an Estonian poet, translator and journalist. He was a member of the CPSU and a communist, but still critical of many aspects of the political aspects of his day. His poetry inspired later punk poets and many of his texts are used as lyrics by the Estonian alternative rock band Vennaskond. He was among the first to include modern urban themes in Estonian poetry, also giving a voice to prostitutes, including Soviet prostitutes.

The creators of the award-winning computer RPG Disco Elysium, Robert Kurvitz and Aleksander Rostov hailed Siig as inspiration and the greatest Estonian poet when accepting the president's Young Cultural Figure award in 2020: "Without his modernism, Elysium - the world the game is placed in - would not be half of what it is." Also, lyrics of some of Robert Kurvitz progressive rock group Ultramelanhool are from Siig poems.

Personal life Arvi Siig married a Russian cultural journalist Valentina Siig, who published her memories about him after his death.

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Education
University of Tartu
Awards
Honored Writer of the Estonian SSR

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arvi Siig?

Estonian writer (1938-1999)

When was Arvi Siig born?

Arvi Siig was born on 8 November 1938 in Tallinn.

When did Arvi Siig die?

Arvi Siig died on 23 November 1999 in Tallinn.

What was Arvi Siig's occupation?

Arvi Siig was a writer.

What nationality was Arvi Siig?

Arvi Siig was Russian and Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arvi Siig

· Wikidata: Q12359774

· DBpedia: Arvi Siig

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