1996 Estonian presidential election
The Estonian presidential election is an indirect election in which the President of Estonia is elected. The first round was held on August 26, 1996, the second and third round on August 27, 1996. As no one reached a sufficient majority in the closed ballot vote of the Riigikogu, the next stage was held on September 20 at the Constituent Assembly. Seated President Lennart Meri was elected for a further term.
Image: Lennart Meri 1998
Image: Arnold Rüütel at 1992 Olympians reception (ESMF654 2 A12587 1)
Image: Tunne Kelam 07
Image: Siiri Oviir 2010
Arnold Rüütel is an Estonian politician. He was the third President of Estonia from 8 October 2001 to 9 October 2006. Rüütel was the second president of the country after the end of the 1944–1991 Soviet occupation, and the restoration of the independent Republic of Estonia on 20 August 1991.
Arnold Rüütel
Rüütel with First Secretary Johannes Käbin and other party members at Vana-Antsla Manor Complex and Park in 1978.
Rüütel at a border guards outpost.
Rüütel at the United Nations.