Early Life, Education and Non-political Career
Born in Telšiai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union. His parents are Elena and Feliksas Paksai. In 1974, he finished Zemaites High School and continued studies in Vilnius Gediminas Technical Institute. Paksas received a degree in civil engineering in 1979. In 1984, he graduated Leningrad Civil Aviation Academy. During this period, he competed in aerobatics competitions, participating in both Soviet and Lithuanian teams and winning several championships.
From 1992 to 1997, Rolandas Paksas was the President of the construction company "Restako".
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