Boris Nurmiste
1907–1996 (age 89)
Biography
Boris Nurmiste, a beloved agronomist, worked tirelessly to strengthen Estonia’s agricultural communities. From Rahumäe Cemetery, the memory of his efforts endures in the productive fields he helped design and the farmers he guided with practical wisdom.
Nurmiste’s patient teaching and belief in sustainable stewardship of the land earned him admiration among colleagues, and his influence is still felt in the resilient countryside he helped nurture.