Hagi Šein
Hagi Šein (also, Hagi Shein; born 13 September 1945) is an Estonian journalist, film director, screenwriter, professor, media pedagogue and former figure skater. Šein was born into a Jewish family in Tallinn. In 1973 he graduated cum laude from Tartu State University, majoring in history and sociology. He then completed his postgraduate studies in television journalism and telesociology at the Department of Journalism at Moscow State University. In 2001, he received a master's of science (MSc) degree in journalism from the University of Tartu. In 2007, he completed his doctoral studies in television history and media policy. In 2002, he was elected professor of television media for five years by the Council of Concordia International University Estonia. Šein trained as a figure skater for eleven years and with partner Madli Krispin, won a silver medal in pair skating at the 1962 Estonian Figure Skating Championships. From 1967 until 1997, he worked at Eesti Televisioon (ETV). From 1992 until 1997, as Director General of ETV. From 2000–2012 he was the Member of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council and 2010–2012 the Chairman of the Council. He has been the author of many television series, including Prillitoos (1983-1990), Mõtleme veel (1987-1989). Šein has