About Margus Konnula
Born 1974. Margus Konnula is an Estonian writer, poet, mail carrier and translator.
Contra (real name Margus Konnula; born 22 March 1974, in Urvaste, Võru County) is an Estonian poet and translator.
After 1994, he worked as a postman. From 1996 to 1999, he was the postmaster at Urvaste. After this job, he became a freelance writer and screenwriter. From 2004 to 2008, he was the editor of the local newspaper of the Urvaste Parish.
He has won numerous Estonian-related and also other country awards. For example, in 2017, he received the Eduards Veidenbaums Literary Award. In 2019, he received the Latvian Cross of Recognition (V class).
Selected works 1995: poetry collection "Ohoh" 2001: poetry collection "Suusamütsi tutt" ('Ski Hat Bobble') 2019: poetry collection "Legoist"
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Who is Margus Konnula?
Estonian poet and translator (born 1974)
When was Margus Konnula born?
Margus Konnula was born on 22 March 1974 in Urvaste Rural Municipality.
What is Margus Konnula's occupation?
Margus Konnula is a writer, poet, mail carrier and translator.
What nationality is Margus Konnula?
Margus Konnula is Estonian.
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