Background
Strautins, Vilnis was born on December 28, 1939 in Lubana, Madona, Latvia. Son of Fricis Strautins and Emma (Bundzis) Strautina.
music educator performing company executive
Strautins, Vilnis was born on December 28, 1939 in Lubana, Madona, Latvia. Son of Fricis Strautins and Emma (Bundzis) Strautina.
Master of Arts, Latvian Music, Riga, 1965.
Principal flutist Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Riga, 1961-1989, managing director, 1989-1997. Professor flute Latvian Music Academy, since 1971.
Member of Latvian Correspondence Chess Federation (president 2001-2007).
Married Dzidra Markevica, December 31, 1964. Children: Ineta, Peteris.