Igor Tõnurist
Igor Tõnurist (11 February 1947 – 8 January 2021) was an Estonian ethnographer and folklorist.[1]
In 1969 he graduated from Moscow University in history and ethnography specialities.[1]
He was the leader of several folklore groups, e.g. Leegajus, and Seto folklore collective Sõsarõ.[1]
Topics of research: , Estonian folk instruments.
Awards[]
- 2003: Order of the White Star, IV class.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Suri etnograaf ja folklorist Igor Tõnurist". ERR (in Estonian). 2021-01-09. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Igor Tõnurist". www.president.ee. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
Categories:
- 1947 births
- 2021 deaths
- Estonian folklorists
- Moscow State University alumni
- People from Keila
- Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class