“History is more interesting than politics.”
Quote by Lennart Meri
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Lennart Meri
Lennart Meri was an Estonian writer, journalist, and politician, born on March 29, 1929, and passed away on March 14, 2006. He was a key figure in the Estonian independence movement and a prominent figure in the country's literary and political landscapes. more
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