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Karl Martin Sinijärv

b. 1971

Estonian poet (born 1971)

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Born 1971. Karl Martin Sinijärv is a Russian and Estonian poet, journalist and writer.

Karl Martin Sinijärv (born 4 June 1971) is an Estonian journalist and poet.

Sinijärv was born in Tallinn. By 2011, he had published 8 poetry books and a cookbook. His poetry has been characterized as etnofuturist, bringing estrangement of language to the brink of self-parody. Sinijärv's first book of poems was published in 1989 in a collection with three other poetry books by Tõnu Trubetsky, Ringo Ringvee and Märt Väljataga.

Sinijärv has written numerous articles in media. He has also been the anchor of culture shows "OP!" and "Jüri Üdi klubi" in Estonian public television channel Eesti Televisioon for more than 10 years.

Sinijärv was the chairman of the Estonian Writers' Union from 2007–2016.

Karl Martin Sinijärv is the son of politician and diplomat Riivo Sinijärv. His grandfather was futurist and socialist poet Erni Hiir.

Books "Kolmring", poems (1989) "Vari ja viisnurk", poems (1991) "Sürway", poems (1992) "Neli sada keelt", poems (1997) "Poissmehe kokaraamat", ("Bachelor's cookbook", 2000) "Towntown & 28", poems (2000) "Artutart ja 39", poems (2002) "Kaamose kiuste", poems (2004) "Krümitor 0671", poems (2011)

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International Writing Program
Awards
Order of the White Star, 4th Class

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Who is Karl Martin Sinijärv?

Estonian poet (born 1971)

When was Karl Martin Sinijärv born?

Karl Martin Sinijärv was born on 4 June 1971 in Tallinn.

What is Karl Martin Sinijärv's occupation?

Karl Martin Sinijärv is a poet, journalist and writer.

What nationality is Karl Martin Sinijärv?

Karl Martin Sinijärv is Russian and Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Martin Sinijärv

· Wikidata: Q714178

· DBpedia: Karl Martin Sinijärv

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