Mari Tarand (née Mari Viiding;14 January 1941 Tallinn – 5 October 2020[1]) was an Estonian radio journalist.[2]
Her spouse was Andres Tarand. She is the mother of Indrek and Kaarel Tarand and older sister of poet Juhan Viiding.[2]
In 1963 she graduated from Tartu State University in Estonian philology. 1963-2005 she was an editor and commentator at Estonian Radio. Besides radio programs she also has written screenwritings for films.[2]
In 2004 she was awarded with the Order of the White Star, IV class.[3]