[4] Among his graduating classmates were Kersti Kreismann, Ivo Eensalu, Vello Janson, Rein Kotkas, Helle Meri (née Pihlak), Katrin Kumpan, Martin Veinmann, and Juhan Viiding.

[4] Rätsep's first appearance on Estonian television was a small role in the Virve Aruoja and Jaan Tooming-directed Eesti Telefilm short feature film Lõppematu päev.

[7] In 1975, he appeared as Toomas, opposite actors Elle Kull and Heino Mandri, in the Tõnis Kask and Ben Drui-directed television drama film Aeg maha!.

[10] In 1972, Rätsep and Viiding, along with actor Lembit Ulfsak, formed the musical ensemble Amor Trio, which performed songs from the 1930s and 1940s, frequently appearing on television.

[14] The signatories also expressed their unease against Republic-level government in harshly dealing with youth protests in Tallinn that were sparked a week earlier due to the banning of a public performance of the punk rock band Propeller.

[14] Following Estonia's regaining independence from the Soviet Union, Rätsep became a member of the conservative Isamaa party, and served on the Tallinn City Central Council.