Imants Rakins

Background

Rakins, Imants was born on August 17, 1948 in Valmiera, Latvia. Son of Peteris Elmars and Trute (Tuplite) Rakins.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Latvian State University, Riga, 1972. Master, Kiev University International Relations, 1983.

Career

Teacher, Riga 4 Middle School, 1972-1979; headmaster, Riga 23d Middle School, 1979-1982; journalist, deputy head department, Latvian Radio and television Committee, Riga, 1982-1990; deputy chairman, Latvian Radio and television Committee, Riga, 1990-1992; director general, Latvian television, Riga, 1992-1995.

Achievements

• Imants Rakins has been listed as a noteworthy television and radio executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Latvian Affiliate, Riga, since 1993. Member presidium Latvia Media Foundation, Riga, since 1994. Member Latvian Society Sciences (board directors since 1989), Lions Club of Latvia.

Interests

• Avocation: angling.

Connections

Married Ilga Erdmane, August 26, 1972. Children: Rolands, Egita.