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Riho Terras was born on 17 April, 1967 in Kohtla-Järve, Estonia, is an Estonian politician and military officer. Discover Riho Terras's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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17 April, 1967 |
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17 April |
| Birthplace |
Kohtla-Järve, Estonia |
| Nationality |
Estonia
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Riho Terras Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Riho Terras height not available right now. We will update Riho Terras's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Riho Terras's Wife?
His wife is Kaili Terras
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Kaili Terras |
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Hendrik Johannes |
Riho Terras Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Riho Terras worth at the age of 56 years old? Riho Terras’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Estonia. We have estimated Riho Terras's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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politician |
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Timeline
Riho Terras (born 17 April 1967) is an Estonian politician and a former military officer who is serving as a member of the European Parliament since 1 February 2020.
He joined Johannes Kert in the defence of radio and television buildings in Tallinn during the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt.
Due to a lack of personnel in the Defence League, he decided to join a course for reserve officers, where he studied alongside Leo Kunnas.
He was soon persuaded by Ants Laaneots to become a member of the Estonian Defence Forces.
After graduating from the Basic Officer's Course in Estonia, Terras served as a Company Commander and as a Battalion Second in Command of the Kalev Single Infantry Battalion from 1992 to 1993.
Between 1993 and 1994 Terras served as the commander of the Põhja Single Infantry Company.
In 1994 he started studying at the Bundeswehr University Munich, where he received a master's degree in Political Science and Sociology.
Thus he picked up where he had left off in his education after his time at the University of Tartu.
In addition to the Estonian language Terras is fluent in English, German and Russian.
He is married with two sons.
His eldest son, politician Hendrik Johannes Terras, was named in honor of Johannes Kert and his younger offspring is named after the Estonian god of weather and harvest Uku.
His hobbies include opera, medieval history and hunting.
After graduating from the Bundeswehr University (Germany) he served as the commander of the Guard Battalion from 1998 to 2000.
Terras was appointed the Chief of Staff of the Defence League Headquarters in 2000.
From 2001 to 2004 he served as the Estonian Defence Attaché in Germany and Poland.
Between 2005 and 2008 Terras served as the Chief of the Analysis and Planning Department and as Chief of the Planning Section, Analysis and Planning Department in the Estonian Defence Forces Headquarters.
In 2007, Terras served in the NATO Training Mission - Iraq as Deputy Chief of Staff.
Riho Terras was confirmed in December 2008 as Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defence.
Before taking up the position of the Permanent Secretary, he was Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations in the Estonian Defence Forces.
He was the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 2011 to 2018.
Terras served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Estonian Defence forces from January 2011 to March 2011 and then continued his service as the Chief of Staff of the Estonian Defence Forces.
Terras was appointed the Chief of Defence from 5 December 2011
In his youth, Terras was conscripted as a sailor in the Soviet Navy.
He later studied history at University of Tartu, during which he also became a member of the Estonian Defence League.
He was promoted to general in 2017.
He was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019 and took his seat after Brexit.
His military education includes studies in the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom, the Joint Command and General Staff Course in the Baltic Defence College, the European Security.
Policy Course in the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, a Battalion Commander's Course in Switzerland, a Company Commander's course in Germany, a Company Commander's course in Sweden and the Officer's Basic course in Estonia.
Terras's civilian education includes history studies in the University of Tartu, and a master's degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Bundeswehr.
