Arnold Rüütel, a prominent Estonian politician, was born on May 10, 1928, and passed away on December 31, 2024.
Throughout his illustrious career, Rüütel held the esteemed position of the third President of Estonia, serving from October 8, 2001, to October 9, 2006.
As a pioneering figure, Rüütel played a pivotal role in shaping the country's history, becoming the second president of Estonia after the Soviet occupation ended in 1991, and the restoration of the independent Republic of Estonia on August 20, 1991.
