About
Latvian politician known for being the deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Latvian SSR.
Before Fame
He was arrested and had to serve a prison sentence for his communist activities during the 1930's.
Trivia
He is one of founders of the Latvian National Independence Movement.
Family Life
His parents raised him in the Kuldiga District of Latvia.
Associated With
He and Angela Davis both supported the Communist party.
