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Inta Ruka

b. 1958

Latvian photographer (born 1958)

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About Inta Ruka

Born 1958. Inta Ruka is a Latvian and Russian photographer.

Inta Ruka (born 1958) is a Latvian photographer.

Life and work Ruka was born in Riga. She married Egons Spuris, a Latvian photographer. Towards the end of the 1970s, she started her career in photography. Additionally, she received a scholarship of the IASPIS for "two-month artist-in-residence" in Stockholm in 2007,

Awards 2009: Order of the Three Stars (V class)

Documentary films about Ruka Photo - Inta Ruka – documentary film by Arvīds Krievs, Latvia The photographer from Riga – documentary film by Maud Nycander, Mantaray film, for Swedish Television 2009

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Important facts

Born
1958, Riga
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Photographer
Nationality
Latvia, Soviet Union
Awards
Member of the Order of the Three Stars

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Inta Ruka?

Latvian photographer (born 1958)

When was Inta Ruka born?

Inta Ruka was born in 1958 in Riga.

What is Inta Ruka's occupation?

Inta Ruka is a photographer.

What nationality is Inta Ruka?

Inta Ruka is Latvian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Inta Ruka

· Wikidata: Q4975855

· DBpedia: Inta Ruka

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