As we approach the end of October, it is time for me to say goodbye to Riga. After two months full of Russian language, exploration of Riga, meeting new people, and enjoying ...
While you came to Riga to improve your Russian and are comfortable using it daily in the city, have you ever wondered how Riga became a bilingual city? If yes, continue ...
If you have dug deeper into the roots of Russian, you might be aware that it is a Slavic language and, as such, shares many similarities with other Slavic languages. As we ...
Everyone probably knows that Riga is famous for its balsam, but what else can you bring back home from Riga? Similarly to other capitals, even in Riga, stores selling local ...
If you have been learning Russian for some time, you might want to sound less like a textbook and more like a native. This is where slang (сленг) can help you! In general, ...
Everyone knows that Riga is famous for its balsam or its Song and Dance Festivals, but did you know that Riga also holds primacy when it comes to the Christmas tree? If you ...
While walking through the historical center of Riga or enjoying a meal in the famous restaurant Lido, you may have already noticed the beauties of the Latvian national ...
While everyone searches for kvass upon arriving in Riga, you should also look into the booming culture of craft beer. Like other capitals worldwide, Riga joined the trend ...
Russian is generally considered a complicated language to learn, so be proud of your progress. But you might notice that your Slavic classmates do not struggle as much as you ...
In the past few days, Riga has been experiencing summer-like days full of sun and high temperatures, inviting for a beach trip. Located on the coast, Riga is blessed with ...
Although Riga is a bilingual city where Russian is spoken alongside Latvian, you might worry whether Russian is as much welcomed nowadays. However, do not be demotivated by ...
Did you just arrive in Riga for the first time and are in desperate need of some tips on how to settle? Do not worry, we got you! Moving to a new country can be very ...
