Session Profile: Vladimir Arhipov
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
2025-02-20
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the continuation and expansion of state funding for national sports facilities. He emphasizes the role of the Centre Party's initiative in the construction of football halls and seeks similar support for the establishment of ice rinks and skating venues. This position is clearly politically focused, highlighting his party's achievements in sports infrastructure.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a strong understanding of sports facility financing schemes and construction costs. He mentions specific figures (the cost of an ice rink being 600,000 – 700,000 euros) and accurately lists the cities where football halls have been completed or are currently under construction. He is also familiar with the structures of the sports sector, noting the minister’s role as the President of the Estonian Handball Association.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a polite and respectful tone ("Esteemed Minister, thank you for your excellent presentation"). The style is fact-based and constructive, using specific examples and figures to support their arguments. The approach is more collaborative than confrontational.
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Activity Patterns
Due to the lack of sufficient data, it is not possible to conduct an adequate analysis of the activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker avoids expressing direct criticism or taking an oppositional stance. Instead, he focuses on maintaining a constructive dialogue with the minister concerning the funding of sports facilities.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a collaborative approach, acknowledging the minister's presentation and seeking joint solutions for the development of sports facilities. He is not issuing ultimatums, but rather presenting questions and proposals.
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Regional Focus
The speaker emphasizes the regional dimension, listing specific towns and cities across Estonia (Tartu, Pärnu, Rapla, Haapsalu, Narva, Viljandi, Paide, Rakvere, Viimsi). He/She acknowledges the need for sports facilities "in quite a few other locations throughout Estonia," demonstrating a nationwide perspective.
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Economic Views
The speaker advocates for state funding of sports infrastructure, recognizing the limited ability of local authorities to undertake major investments. He/She views the state's role as crucial in sectors where local resources are inadequate.
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Social Issues
Due to the lack of data, it is not possible to conduct sufficient analysis regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the funding policy for sports facilities, highlighting existing measures and advocating for their expansion. They show interest in specific financing schemes and emphasize the need for their sustainability.
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