Ms. Astra Kurme
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Russian Federation
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Last name |
KURME |
| Given name | Astra |
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married, two children |
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Education |
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1998 - 2000 |
Boston University, International Financial Management |
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1993 - 1994 |
University of Latvia, Institute for International Relations |
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1984 - 1990 |
University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics |
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Professional experience |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia |
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Since August 15, 2013 |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Russian Federation |
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2011 - 2013 |
Under-Secretary of State |
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2006 - 2011 |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Italian Republic Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Albania, San Marino, Malta |
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2005 - 2006 |
Under-Secretary of State, EU Affairs |
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2004 - 2005 |
Head of the Foreign Minister`s Bureau, Ambassador-at-Large |
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2001 - 2004 |
European Union Department, Director |
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2000 - 2001 |
Department Finance, Director |
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1999 - 2000 |
Task Force Accession to the EU negotiations |
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1995 - 1998 |
Permanent Representation of the Republic of Latvia to the European Union |
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1993 - 1995 |
EU Policy Divison, Senior Desk Officer Numerous State and Government awards |
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Foreign languages |
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English, Italian, Russian, French. Latvian (native) |
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Numerous State and Government awards |
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