About Jaan Ruus
Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 78). Jaan Ruus was an Estonian and Russian film critic, musician, film screenwriter, journalist and film director.
Jaan Ruus (23 November 1938 Tallinn – 30 January 2017) was an Estonian film critic, film journalist and film editor.
1961 he graduated from Tartu State University in economy.
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Who was Jaan Ruus?
Estonian film critic (1938-2017)
When was Jaan Ruus born?
Jaan Ruus was born on 23 November 1938 in Tallinn.
When did Jaan Ruus die?
Jaan Ruus died on 30 January 2017.
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Jaan Ruus was a film critic, musician, film screenwriter, journalist and film director.
What nationality was Jaan Ruus?
Jaan Ruus was Estonian and Russian.
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