Education
Born in the Soviet Union, Riger studied mechanical engineering at Lviv University, obtaining a second degree.
engineer politician Knesset member
Born in the Soviet Union, Riger studied mechanical engineering at Lviv University, obtaining a second degree.
He worked as an engineer before making aliyah to Israel in 1990. In 1992 he was involved in founding the immigrant"s party Da. In 1996 he became general secretary of another immigrant"s party, Yisrael BaAliyah.
He was placed fourth on the list for the 2003 elections, but lost his seat as the party was reduced to just 2 MKs.
He later founded a political consulting firm, Politeck. A father of one, Riger was married and lived in Kfar Saba.