Russell Kun
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Russell Effaney Kun is a well-known figure on Nauru. In the May 2003 elections he was elected to represent the Ubenide constituency, and became speaker of parliament. He was justice minister in the Ludwig Scotty government from June to August 2003 and returned to that post under René Harris in February 2004.
He lost the post again, however, in June 2004 when Scotty became President again and appointed David Adeang to the post. In September 2004 he became controversial after stating that health minister Kieren Keke was ineligible to serve. He lost his seat in Parliament in the October 2004 elections. Template:Nauru-stub