Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
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Summary
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi was born on February 23, 1977[1], in Tartu[2]. She has worked as a cross-country skier[3], politician[4], and chief marketing officer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Anatoli Šmigun[7]
- Mother: Rutt Šmigun[8]
- Spouse: Kristjan-Thor Vähi[9]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Estonia[11]
- Position held: member of the Riigikogu[12]
- Educated at: University of Tartu[13], Tartu Hansa School[14]
- Award received: Order of the White Star, 1st Class[15], Estonian Athlete of the Year[16], Estonian Red Cross Order Third Class[17], Decoration of the Estonian Olympic Committee[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Member of political party: Estonian Reform Party[20]
- Commons category: Kristina Šmigun-Vähi[21]
- Sport: cross-country skiing[22]
- Family name: Šmigun[23], Vähi[24]
- Given name: Kristina[25]
- Relative: Aivar Rehemaa[26]
- Participant in: 1994 Winter Olympics[27], 1998 Winter Olympics[28], 2002 Winter Olympics[29], cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometre classical[30], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometre freestyle[31], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1995[32], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1997[33], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1999[34], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2001[35], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2003[36], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2005[37], FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[39], Russian[40], English[41]
- Birth name: Kristina Šmigun[42]
- Country for sport: Estonia[43]
- Height: 168 cm[44]
- Mass: 59 kg[45]
- Sibling: Katrin Šmigun[46]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[47]
Why It Matters
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Kristina Šmigun-Vähi born?
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi was born in Tartu[2].
Who were Kristina Šmigun-Vähi's parents?
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi's father was Anatoli Šmigun[7]. Kristina Šmigun-Vähi's mother was Rutt Šmigun[8].
Who was Kristina Šmigun-Vähi married to?
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi's spouses include Kristjan-Thor Vähi[9].
What did Kristina Šmigun-Vähi do for work?
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi worked as a cross-country skier[3], politician[4], and chief marketing officer[5].
Where did Kristina Šmigun-Vähi go to school?
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi was educated at University of Tartu[13] and Tartu Hansa School[14].
What awards did Kristina Šmigun-Vähi receive?
Honors received include Order of the White Star, 1st Class[15], Estonian Athlete of the Year[16], Estonian Red Cross Order Third Class[17], and Decoration of the Estonian Olympic Committee[18].