Jüri Ristkok
1919–1994 (age 75)
Biography
Jüri Ristkok pursued ichthyology with a restless curiosity, charting the habits of fish in nearby rivers and publishing studies that helped conservationists manage stocks responsibly.
He welcomed young researchers into his fieldwork, sharing gear and stories alike, and Maarja Cemetery marks the field of remembrance where his colleagues still reflect on his contributions to freshwater science.