Kristiina Ehin

Kristiina Ehin was born in Rapla, a little town in the midst of the Estonian bogs and marshes. Ehin began publishing her poems whilst a student at Tartu University together with a dozen other young writers in 'The Group of Hermits' (Erakkond). Currently a graduate student, she is researching archaic Estonian folk songs and sings in a folk music band. She lives in Tartu and works as a translator, dance teacher and journalist. Her poetry collections include Spring in Astrakhan (2000), St. Simon's Day (2003), and Swanbonecity (2003).