Ingrid Rüütel


Ingrid Rüütel is an Estonian folklorist and philologist. 2001–2006 she was the First Lady of Estonia, married to President Arnold Rüütel.

Personal life

Ingrid Rüütel was born in Tallinn as a daughter of communist politician Neeme Ruus and his wife actress Linda Karin Ruus. Her father was killed by the German Army during World War II in 1942.
In 1958, Ingrid married Arnold Rüütel. They have two daughters and 6 grandchildren.

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