Väino Puura

1935–2018 (age 83)

Biography

Väino Puura was a geologist whose work revealed the stories written in stone beneath Estonia’s fields and forests. He combined careful fieldwork with thoughtful reflection, always aiming to make the wonders of the earth understandable and accessible to his students and to the broader public.

He also treasured the quiet moments of watching landscapes change between seasons, reminding all who knew him that the planet’s slow rhythms are deeply connected to human lives. His calm curiosity continues to echo in the research he helped foster.

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