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Hillar Eller, 70, Estonian politician, former chairman of the Estonian Left Party (1995–1996).
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|Hillar Eller (15 December 1939 – 22 February 2010) was an Estonian long distance runner and later politician, most notable for being a voter for the Estonian restoration of Independence. He was also the chair of the Estonian Left Party from 1995 to 1996.
Eller graduated from Kärdla Secondary School in 1958, from the law faculty at the University of Tartu in 1973, and in 1981 from Leningrad Communist University.
He worked in the Sports Federation of Power in Hiiumaa from 1958 to 1964. From 1964 to 1970, he was the secretary of the Hiuumaa branch of the Central Committee of the Leninist Young Communist League of Estonia (ELKNÜ), and from 1966 to 1972 he was a member of the Central Committee of ELKNÜ. From 1970 to 1972, he was chairman of the Hiiumaa People's Control Commission. From 1970 to 1972, he was the head of the fishery farm of Hiiu Kalur.
Awards
- 2002: 5th Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms (received 23 February 2002)
- 2006: 3rd Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms (received 23 February 2006)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.On what date was Hillar Eller born?
- A.15 December 1939correct
- B.22 February 2010
- C.15 December 1958
- D.23 February 2002
Hillar Eller was born on 15 December 1939.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What sport was Hillar Eller known for before entering politics?
- A.Swimming
- B.Rowing
- C.Cycling
- D.Long distance runningcorrect
Hillar Eller was an Estonian long distance runner before becoming a politician.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which political party did Hillar Eller chair from 1995 to 1996?
- A.Pro Patria Union
- B.Estonian Reform Party
- C.Estonian Left Partycorrect
- D.Estonian Centre Party
Hillar Eller served as the chairman of the Estonian Left Party from 1995 to 1996.
Source: biographical introduction
4.In what year did Hillar Eller graduate from Kärdla Secondary School?
- A.1964
- B.1958correct
- C.1973
- D.1981
Hillar Eller graduated from Kärdla Secondary School in 1958.
Source: education section
5.What university did Hillar Eller graduate from in 1981?
- A.University of Tallinn
- B.Leningrad Communist Universitycorrect
- C.University of Tartu
- D.Tallinn University of Technology
Hillar Eller graduated from Leningrad Communist University in 1981.
Source: education section
6.From 1964 to 1970, what was Hillar Eller's role at the ELKNÜ branch in Hiiumaa?
- A.Member of the Central Committee
- B.Head of the fishery farm
- C.Chairman
- D.Secretarycorrect
Hillar Eller was the secretary of the Hiuumaa branch of the Central Committee of the Leninist Young Communist League of Estonia from 1964 to 1970.
Source: career section
7.During which years was Hillar Eller a member of the Central Committee of ELKNÜ?
- A.1958–1964
- B.1966–1972correct
- C.1995–1996
- D.1970–1972
Hillar Eller served as a member of the Central Committee of ELKNÜ from 1966 to 1972.
Source: career section
8.What was Hillar Eller's role from 1970 to 1972 in the Hiiumaa People's Control Commission?
- A.Secretary
- B.Chairmancorrect
- C.Member
- D.Fishery farm head
Hillar Eller served as the chairman of the Hiiumaa People's Control Commission from 1970 to 1972.
Source: career section
9.What company's fishery farm was headed by Hillar Eller between 1970 and 1972?
- A.Hiiu Kalurcorrect
- B.Estonian Left
- C.Hiiumaa Sport
- D.Leningrad Fishery
Hillar Eller was the head of the fishery farm of Hiiu Kalur from 1970 to 1972.
Source: career section
10.When did Hillar Eller receive the 5th Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms?
- A.15 December 1939
- B.23 February 2006
- C.23 February 2002correct
- D.22 February 2010
Hillar Eller received the 5th Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms on 23 February 2002.
Source: awards section
11.Which award did Hillar Eller receive in 2006?
- A.Secretary of the ELKNÜ award
- B.3rd Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Armscorrect
- C.Chairman of the Estonian Left Party award
- D.5th Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms
Hillar Eller received the 3rd Class of the Estonian Order of the National Coat of Arms in 2006.
Source: awards section
12.What political contribution was Hillar Eller most notable for?
- A.Chairing the Sports Federation of Power
- B.Graduating from Leningrad Communist University
- C.Leading the fishery farm of Hiiu Kalur
- D.Voting for the restoration of Estonian Independencecorrect
Hillar Eller is most notable for being a voter for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
Source: biographical introduction
13.In what year did Hillar Eller pass away?
- A.1996
- B.2002
- C.2006
- D.2010correct
Hillar Eller died on 22 February 2010.
Source: biographical introduction
14.What was the age of Hillar Eller as stated in the introduction?
- A.68
- B.71
- C.73
- D.70correct
The text lists Hillar Eller as 70 years old.
Source: biographical introduction
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