Khilman Yuly (1914-1981)

Khilman Yuly (also Yuly Gilman) born 24 May 1914 in Riga, in the family of assistant sworn advocate Mark Khilman (see entry); mother — Gitel (née Khirshberg; see Gitel Khilman). In 1915, evacuated to Moscow. Returned to Riga in 1920. In 1922–27, studied at the Riga City 10th German Primary School; then at the Riga City German Gymnasium, graduating in 1931. From 1931, studied law at the University of Latvia; completed in 1937. Worked at the legal bureau of his father and mother. Was active in various youth and social organisations. During the Soviet occupation, from 21 August 1940, assistant to his father, sworn advocate M.M. Khilman; in January 1941, enrolled in the Bar Association; advocate at the 2nd Riga Legal Consultation. On 14 June 1941, exiled with his family to Tomsk Oblast, later to Kansk, Krasnoyarsk Territory. In exile, worked as bookkeeper at the Kansk meat-packing plant (1944–47), then as legal counsel of the Kansk City Trade Enterprise (1947–57). Released in September 1956; rehabilitated. Refused admission to the Bar in November 1956 due to lack of vacancies. Returned to Riga in March 1957. From July 1957, head of the Rūjiena Legal Consultation. In November 1959, appointed advocate at the 8th Riga Legal Consultation of the Kirov District. Lectured at various educational institutions on law topics; was a member of the methodological advisory council of the Bar Association. Died 27 November 1981 in Riga. Buried at the Riga New Jewish Cemetery. In 1950, married Riva Slavina (16 January 1916 — 9 May 1991); son Alexander (born 10 May 1953); daughter Tatyana (born 29 August 1956).

Works: On the New Civil Code of the Latvian SSR. Riga, 1964; Right of Inheritance (Material to assist the lecturer). Riga, 1968.