In appreciation of Mrs Janīna Kursīte-Pakule’s contribution to and promotion of traditional Baltic culture and Latvian folklore, President of Latvia Egils Levits has awarded a Certificate of Merit to the esteemed linguist.
‘We highly admire your research activities in the field of literature and linguistics. You have that endless drive for scientific discovery, enviable work ethic, sharp wits and way with words, as well as active civic stance. Your words carry weight, people follow your lead. Thank you for your enormous contribution to our national culture,’ President Levits underlines.