Peet Kask

Kask graduated from the University of Tartu in 1971 with a degree in physics.

He worked at the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics from its creation until 1990.

His field of research is fluorescence-based detection techniques for molecules.

Kask helped with many of the findings of the application of the German company Evotech-Technologies products.

He was one of the leaders of the Popular Front of Estonia, as well as Rein Taagepera, a campaign manager in the presidential election in 1992.

Kask on the balcony of Toompea Castle during the 15 May 1990 mass rally at Lossi plats, in which a pro-Soviet, anti-independence Intermovement crowd attempted to overtake the Riigikogu . Kask and many other pro-restoration of independence politicians faced the crowd. Thousands of Estonians arrived at the behest of Edgar Savisaar and forced the Intermovement agitators to disperse.