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Boris and Ināra Teterev - private culture, education, and art philanthropists in Latvia.
The Teterev family has regularly donated funds to support charitable causes since 1994. Rundāle Palace project is their longest-running charity project, which started in 1997. Funds have been invested in the restoration and operation of the group of buildings, a fine example of some of the most illustrious 18th-century Baroque architecture found in Latvia and the whole of the Baltics. In 2010, Boris and Ināra Teterev established a family charity fund.
Boris Teterev was born on 5 November 1953. Citizen of Latvia. Educated in Riga Secondary School No. 10 from 1961 to 1971. In 1974, Teterev enrolled in Riga Medical Institute (now called Rīga Stradiņš University). After graduation in 1980, Boris Teterev spent nine years working as a medical doctor at Riga City Hospital No. 4 and Riga City Hospital No. 5. In the late 1980-ies started his own business, and managed different business endeavors until 2008. He passed away on September 21, 2019. He is buried in Lielupe cemetery in Jurmala.
Awards and signs of gratitude:
On July 12, 2023, the apricot variety selected by the scientists of the Latvian Institute of Horticulture received the name 'Boriss' - in honor of Boris Teterev and the long-term charitable activities of the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation.
In October 2021, in honor of the philanthropist and supporter of Rīga Stradiņš University, graduate and Honorary Doctor Boris Teterev, the most modern auditorium of the university is named after Boris Teterev. The auditorium is located at the RSU Medical Education Technology Center.
On 23 November 2017, philanthropists were elected as Honorary members of the Latvian Academy of Sciences for their contribution to the education, science, culture, and society of Latvia.
In February 2017, philanthropists were awarded the Jurmala City Council prize of gratitude for their contribution to the cultural life of Jurmala in 2016. It was granted for the support and cooperation with the Dzintari Concert Hall for unveiling the sculpture of the legendary conductor Arvīds Jansons.
In 2016, Dr.biol. Arvīds Barševskis immortalized the name of the Teterev family by naming the new-found breed of the beetle Acronia teterevi sp.n.
On 11 November 2015, at a Constitutional Session of the Art Academy of Latvia, philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev were awarded the title of Honourable Members of the Art Academy of Latvia. The philanthropists are the first benefactors in the field of art, design, and culture to be awarded the title of Honourary Member by the Academy.
In 2015, the philanthropist Boris Teterev joins the President’s Circle of the Club de Madrid -the world’s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government.
In 2015, philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev agreed to become the Goodwill Ambassadors of the European Year for Development, thus promoting development cooperation.
In 2015, he received the Honorary Benefactor title from the Latvian Academy of Sciences.
In 2015, the University of Latvia’s Experimental Rhododendron Breeding Nursery "Babīte" received a certificate for a new variety of outdoor rhododendron "Teterevs for Latvia". It is dedicated to Boris and Ināra Teterev, in gratitude for their support of culture science, and education.
In 2014, during the Ceremonial Meeting of the Senate of the University of Latvia, marking its 95th anniversary, Boris Teterev was awarded the Honorary Membership of the University.
In 2012, Boris Teterev received the Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris causa) by Rīga Stradiņš University.
On 27 November 2012 philanthropists received the Grand Prize of the Latvian Chapter of Dante Alighieri Society.
On 18 November 2012, during the Ceremonial Meeting of the Riga City Council, both philanthropists were named Rigans of the Year.
On 4 May 2011, Teterev was awarded with a Three-Star Order.
In 2010, in recognition of his notable efforts in preserving Latvian cultural and historic heritage, Boris Teterev received the Accolade of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia.
Ināra Tetereva is a Latvian philanthropist born on 6 February 1953, in Riga. Deputy Chair of the Board of the Teterev Foundation since 2010, in charge of several dozen of its projects over the years.
Awards and signs of gratitude:
On July 12, 2023, the sweet cherry variety selected by the scientists of the Latvian Institute of Horticulture received the name 'Ināra Tetereva' - in honor of Ināra Tetereva and the long-term charitable activities of the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation.
On May 10, 2023, the Certificate of Merit of the President of Latvia was awarded for selfless and excellent charity work and contribution to education, science, culture, social assistance, and animal protection.
In October 2022, the gratitude of the State Defense and Patriotism Foundation "Namejs" was awarded for supporting the rehabilitation and treatment program for veterans of the National Armed Forces and the families of fallen soldiers.
On December 3, 2021, the "Annual Award for Supporting People with Disabilities 2021" was awarded in the nomination "Dare" for active contribution to representing people with disabilities, their rights, and interests.
On 24 April 2018, philanthropist Ināra Tetereva received the Accolade of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia for a significant contribution to the development of Latvian art and cultural education.
On 23 November 2017, philanthropists were elected as Honorary members of the Latvian Academy of Sciences for their contribution to the education, science, culture, and society of Latvia.
In 2017, in recognition of the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation’s work in the realm of charity and its contribution to French-Latvian relations, philanthropist Ināra Tetereva was awarded the National Order of Merit (France).
In February 2017, philanthropists were awarded with the Jurmala City Council prize of gratitude for their contribution to the cultural life of Jurmala in 2016. It was granted for the support and cooperation with the Dzintari Concert Hall for unveiling the sculpture of the legendary conductor Arvīds Jansons.
In 2016, Dr.biol. Arvīds Barševskis names the new-found breed of the beetle Acronia teterevi sp.n. Thus, he expressed his gratitude for the contribution of the Teterev family to the culture, science, and education.
On 11 November 2015, for the first time in its history, the Art Academy of Latvia awarded the title of Honorary Member of the Art Academy of Latvia - to the philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev.
In 2015, Ināra Tetereva, together with her husband Boris, received the Honorary Benefactor title from the Latvian Academy of Sciences.
In 2015, a new variety of outdoor rhododendron "Teterevs for Latvia" was grown and dedicated to philanthropists in gratitude for their support of culture, science, and education.
In 2014, Ināra Tetereva was awarded the Honorary Membership of the University of Latvia.
On 27 November 2012 philanthropists received the Grand Prize of the Latvian Chapter of Dante Alighieri Society.
On 18 November 2012, during the Ceremonial Meeting of the Riga City Council, both philanthropists were named Rigans of the Year.
In 2012, received the Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris causa) by Riga Stradiņš University.
On 4 May 2011, Ināra Tetereva was awarded the Three-Star Order.
Philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev were honored with Cicero Award at the end of 2011.
In 2011, the Foundation was awarded with a Special Annual Prize for benefaction by the State Inspection For Heritage Protection of the Republic of Latvia, UNESCO National Commission Latvia, and the ‘ICOMOS Latvia’.
In 2011, the Foundation was awarded with a diploma for high-quality work for a significant contribution to promoting volunteer work in Latvia by the Ministry of Education and Science within the framework of the European Year of Volunteering.
In 2010, Ināra Tetereva was awarded with the title of The Kindest Donorpresented by the Latvian Association of Women Entrepreneurs.