Karina Pētersone (born 19 September 1954 in Riga, Latvia)[1] is a Latvian politician. She was the Minister of Culture of Latvia from 26 November 1998 to 7 November 2002. She is now a member of the LPP/LC and a deputy of the 9th Saeima (Latvian Parliament). She began her current term in parliament on 7 November 2006. In 2024, she is Director of Support Foundation of the Latvian National Library.[2]

Karina Pētersone
Minister of Culture of Latvia
In office
26 November 1998 – 7 November 2002
Prime MinisterVilis Krištopāns
Andris Šķēle
Preceded byRamona Umblija
Succeeded byInguna Rībena
Personal details
Born19 September 1954
Riga, Latvian SSR
NationalityLatvia Latvian
Political partyLPP/LC
Other political
affiliations
Latvian Way
Alma materUniversity of Latvia
ProfessionPhilologist

Pētersone speaks Latvian, Russian and English, and has translated several political essays, novels and plays.[2]

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  1. ^ "Karina Pētersone" (in Latvian). Ministry of Culture of Latvia. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  2. ^ a b Eiropas Politikas Petijumu Instituts website, Karina Pētersone
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