Jaak Allik


Jaak Allik is an Estonian theatre critic, theatre director and politician. He belongs to Social Democratic Party.
He was member of VII, VIII and X Riigikogu, and in 1995-1999 he was the Minister of Culture of Estonia.

Personal life

Jaak Allik's parents were Communist politicians Hendrik Allik and Olga Lauristin. His maternal half-sister is sociologist and politician Marju Lauristin. His son, Mihkel Allik, has been an advisor to the Chancellor of Justice. His cousin is architect Vilen Künnapu.