Krista Aru
Estonian historian of journalism, museologist, politician
About Krista Aru
Lived 1958 – 2025 (aged 66). Krista Aru was an Estonian politician, museologist, literary scholar, director and media historian.
Krista Aru (1 August 1958 – 25 February 2025) was an Estonian historian of journalism, museologist, and politician. She was a member of the XIII Riigikogu.
Life and career In 1981, she graduated from Tartu University in journalism. In 2010, she finished her doctoral studies at Tallinn University.
Awards 2000: Order of the White Star, Class III 2005: Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award 2012: Citizen of the Year 2018: Baltic Assembly Medal
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Estonian historian of journalism, museologist, politician (1958-2025)
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Krista Aru was born on 1 August 1958 in Pagari.
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Krista Aru died on 25 February 2025.
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Krista Aru was a politician, museologist, literary scholar, director and media historian.
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Krista Aru was Estonian.
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