About Kalju Teras
Lived 1922 – 1990 (aged 67). Kalju Teras was an Estonian teacher.
Kalju Teras (November 24, 1922 – November 14, 1990) was an Estonian educator. He attended Hugo Treffner Gymnasium from 1936 to 1941. During World War II he served in the Red Army. In 1956, he graduated from Tallinn University. He was a member of the Estonian Nature Conservation Society. From 1967 to 1971 he was a member of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR. Heli Speek released a documentary film about Kalju Teras in 1987.
Awards 1966: Honored Teacher of the Estonian SSR 1982: People's Teacher of the USSR
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Who was Kalju Teras?
Estonian teacher (1922-1990)
When was Kalju Teras born?
Kalju Teras was born on 24 November 1922 in Rõngu Rural Municipality.
When did Kalju Teras die?
Kalju Teras died on 14 November 1990 in Estonia.
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Kalju Teras was a teacher.
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Kalju Teras was Estonian.
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