Riste Lehari (Estonia)

“I was born in Tallinn, but I’ve lived most of my life in Tartu and have been involved in cultural management. So far, I have published my texts in Värske Rõhk, Vikerkaar, and Müürileht. My debut short story collection „Kafe” (‘Café’) was nominated for the Betti Alver Literary Award. I am a keen observer and an intuitive approach to writing is important to me. My hobbies include reading, swimming, walking, and journaling. I also enjoy going to the theatre, cinema, and exhibitions, and simply wandering around the city and in nature. At the moment, I am also studying urban planning in my master’s degree and I am interested in urban space topics.”