Max Kaur facts for kids
Max Kaur (born Maksim Jermakov on December 9, 1969) is an important politician from Estonia. He is a member of the Centre Party. He has held several leadership roles in different towns.
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Who is Max Kaur?
Max Kaur was born in Tallinn, Estonia. His family background is a mix of Jewish, Ukrainian, and Greek heritage. His mother, Larissa Kaur, is a famous ballerina.
Early Life and Education
Max Kaur studied law at the Moscow International Independent University of Environmental and Political Sciences. He also studied economics at the Saint Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics. In 2013, he earned his doctorate degree from the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics.
His Political Journey
Max Kaur has been involved in politics for many years, helping to lead different cities in Estonia.
Serving Tallinn and Maardu
From 2002 to 2005, Max Kaur worked as an advisor to the Mayor of Tallinn, Edgar Savisaar. After that, he served as the vice-mayor of Maardu from 2005 to 2006. In 2009, he was elected to the Tallinn City Council. This council helps make decisions for the city.
Becoming Mayor of Mustvee
In April 2013, Max Kaur was elected as the mayor of Mustvee. He was chosen again for this role in December 2013. As mayor, he was in charge of leading the town.
Roles in Jõhvi
Since 2018, Max Kaur has been the vice-governor of the Jõhvi municipality. A year later, in 2019, he became the Mayor of Jõhvi.
Fighting for a Cause
Max Kaur also helped start a social movement in Estonia. This group worked against gambling and its problems. He came up with the idea to create a special sculpture in Tallinn. This sculpture would remind people about the dangers of addiction.
