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Back to school

Back to school

At the beginning of February, I received a delightful invitation to participate with my art in Tallinn Pelgulinn State Gymnasium's World Education Day. I was pleasantly surprised by this invitation, as I hadn't had an exhibition in a long time, and the school is quite...

Video clip: I Need Care from My Loved One. Meelis’ Story

Video clip: I Need Care from My Loved One. Meelis’ Story

A video clip commissioned by the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People about how my family and I cope with everyday life. The video also features a lot of English. Production: Epicfilm Producer, cinematographer, and editor: Andres Kostiv Interviewer-editor: Maarja-Liis...

The Darker Sides of Our Hospital Life

The Darker Sides of Our Hospital Life

It so happened that at the end of October, our son developed a cough and high fever, which fortunately didn't last long. It’s common for children to get sick—viruses are rampant in autumn. Anyway, I got sick next, and my situation wasn't resolved so easily. One night,...

Visit to Leo and Ete Võhandu on July 22, 2025

Visit to Leo and Ete Võhandu on July 22, 2025

I like smart and educated people who have done real science in their lives and have been beneficial to others with their work. One such person is Emeritus Professor Leo Võhandu. I had the honor of visiting the elderly gentleman and his wife Ete at their summer home in...

Year-end with HOLIDAY MIRACLE

Year-end with HOLIDAY MIRACLE

On the evening of December 29, my family and I were invited by Tiia Järvpõld to a charity concert at Tallinn's Kaarli Church. The performers included Elina Nechayeva and German Gholami. On stage, Tiia painted hearts with her right foot while the artists performed...

Christmas Photos ’24

Christmas Photos ’24

And so another lap around the sun is completed. As the years go by, time seems to move faster. It disappears into nothingness. But to make sure something remains, people have been clever and come up with various ways to capture life. Initially, they scratched life...

Tallinn Marathon in a wheelchair

Tallinn Marathon in a wheelchair

I am not proud of receiving a medal and a diploma for completing the Tallinn Marathon virtual run in an electric wheelchair. This is because while other participants struggled with their physical abilities, I only struggled with two toes on my right foot that were...

I, world champion!

I, world champion!

DELEGATION FROM ESTONIA: Coach Kaie Seger and Mari (in the back row) and competitors Meelis and Margit took a bold step and drove to the Czech Republic to dance in the middle of winter.In 2005, Estonian line dance teacher Kaie Seger started dance trainings in Tallinn...

Opinion Festival 2023

Opinion Festival 2023

11th August 2023 was a day of great honor for me as I participated in the Opinion Festival in Paide alongside Jakob Rosin, Johanna Jõekalda, Hendra Raud, and Karl Martin Kutser. The topic of the discussion was 'No Disabilities in the Metaverse' Below you can read the...

Trip to Japan (Part II)

Trip to Japan (Part II)

Underground life As mentioned in the previous part, we stayed in Osaka for six days. Besides visiting various cool places, one memorable experience was funny adventures we had navigating the intricate maze of the subway system. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say...