You are cordially invited to celebrate 102nd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Estonia on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at the Estonian House, 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles

Social Hour begins at 3 pm, program commences at 4 pm.

Featured speaker:

The Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States of America Jonatan Vseviov.

Jonatan Vseviov worked at the Estonian Ministry of Defense for 10 years, rising to the post of Permanent Secretary. Until his appointment as Permanent Secretary in January 2016, Mr. Vseviov served as the Undersecretary for Defense Planning, the Acting Undersecretary for Defense Policy, and Director of Policy Planning. Jonatan has completed military service and is a reserve officer. He is a graduate of the Department of Political Science at the University of Tartu and has earned a Master’s degree, with honors, in security studies from Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He has been awarded the Third Class of the Order of the White Star by the President of Estonia, the First and Third Classes of the Cross of Merit of the Ministry of Defense, the Estonian Defense Forces distinguished service decoration (twice), the First Class Cross of Merit of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service and the Medal of Honorary Recognition by the Latvian Ministry of Defense.

Performances by our very own Los Angeles Estonians featuring our kandle ensemble Inglikeeled.

The Program will be followed by early dinner.

Admission by donation $ 25 (Estonian Society Members $20)

Independence Day