Background
Kristopans, Vilis was born in 1954 in Omsk, Russia, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics.
Kristopans, Vilis was born in 1954 in Omsk, Russia, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics.
Degree in Architect and Construction, Riga (Latvia) Polytechnic Institute, 1980.
Chief engineer Mezaparks National Sports Base. Player VEF basketball team, 1972-1983, coach, 1983-1990. Entrepreneur, 1990-1995.
President Latvian Basketball League, 1992-1997. Deputy 5th Saeima; minister state for state revenue, 1993-1995. Deputy 6th Saeima; minister transportation Riga, 1995-1998.
Prime minister of Latvia, since 1998. Member Ventspils Free Port's Board, since 1994. Board member Latvian Way.
Married; 3 children.