- EDUCATION
- 1992 – 1994 - Latvian Academy of Music, Master’s Degree course, Prof. L. Brauna’s class at the Vocal Department, specialising in opera singing and pedagogy
- 1985 – 1981 - Latvian State Conservatory, Vocal Department, baccalaureate studies, Prof. R. Frīnberga’s class
- ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
- 1994 – 1995 - Enschede School of Music (the Netherlands)
- 1995 - K. Angelotti masterclass (Italy)
- 1997 – 1998 - I. Gavrilovici masterclass (Austria)
- WORK AND POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
- Since 8 July 2019 - Minister for Culture
- 2012 – 2013 - Advisor to the Minister of Culture for Social Integration Affairs
- 2013– 2019 - Member of the Riga City Council
- 1994 – Latvian National Opera soloist
- 1996 – 1999 - Head of the Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1994 – 1999 - Pedagogue, Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1982 – 1994 - Musician, member of rock group "Pērkons"
- LANGUAGES
- Latvian – native
- Latvian – native
- Italian, German, English – basic knowledge
- STATE AWARDS
- 1991 Barricades Medal (№ 2324)