# Artur Vader

_Estonian Soviet politician (1920–1978)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Artur Vader was the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1970 – 1978. He was born in Gorbovo, Liozna District, Vitebsk Region, Byelorussian SSR.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 16 February 1920 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Horbava 1 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P19))
- **Died:** 25 May 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P570))
- **Place of death:** Tallinn ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P106))
- **Political party:** Communist Party of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P102))
- **Education:** Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P69))
- **Positions held:** chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (22 December 1970 – 25 May 1978); deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Lenin; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of Glory Third Class ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942#P166))

## Questions

**When was Artur Vader born?**  
Artur Vader was born on 16 February 1920 in Horbava 1.

**What positions has Artur Vader held?**  
Positions held by Artur Vader include: chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic (1970–1978); deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union.

**Where did Artur Vader study?**  
Artur Vader was educated at Higher Party School at the Central Committee of the CPSU.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Artur Vader](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artur_Vader) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q714942](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714942) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Artur Vader (141407 ERM TM Fk2399 141407).tif by Unknown photographer (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Artur_Vader_(141407_ERM_TM_Fk2399_141407).tif)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Artur Vader". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/artur-vader. Retrieved 5 November 2026.