Liden & Denz Russian language blog

04 Dec 2023

This weekend, I paid a visit to one of the most unique attractions in Latvia: the Secret Soviet Bunker. Situated in the Skalupes forest area, not far from the village of ...
30 Nov 2023

Situated right in the heart of Riga’s Old Town is a museum often overlooked by students and tourists alike. Founded in 1916 and dedicated to the experience and legacy of the ...
27 Nov 2023

As temperatures continue to drop on the countdown to Christmas, tourists and students alike have taken to the streets of the Old Town and Central Market to find the perfect ...
24 Nov 2023

As a British student currently studying in Riga, I have found myself moved by the close relationship held between Latvians and their national heritage. Over the past two ...
22 Nov 2023

Finding the right accommodation is a stress most students are well used to by now. Extortionate rent, unreliable landlords and insufferable flatmates can easily make your trip ...
20 Nov 2023

As we all know, coffee is pretty much the cornerstone of student life, and as city known for its thriving coffee culture, Riga and its narrow, cobbled streets are littered ...
11 Nov 2023

A vastly underrated genre, Soviet and Post-Soviet literature often goes overlooked by teachers and students of Russian alike. Over the next few weeks, I am starting a short ...
11 Nov 2023

This week, I sat down again with one of our recent students at Liden and Denz to find out more about why Riga is the perfect place for students of all ages.  Why did you ...
11 Nov 2023

If you’re in the mood for good food, great architecture and even better bars, Vilnius, Lithuania is the perfect place for a short weekend trip from Riga! A four-hour coach ...
11 Nov 2023

As internship application season approaches and students everywhere are exploring career choices and opportunities, now is the perfect time to discuss how learning Russian can ...
05 Nov 2023

After spending three glorious months in beautiful Riga, sadly it was time to come home. I jumped onto a RyanAir flight, souvenirs in hand and Russian etched into my brain. ...
03 Nov 2023

This week, I sat down with one of our newest students at Liden and Denz, Riga, to find out more about why Russian should be the next language you learn, and why Riga is the ...
03 Nov 2023

Commonly referred to as ‘The Metropolis of Art Nouveau’, (LiveRiga), and home to a thriving Modern Art scene, Riga is the place to go for anyone who loves art. Visual art and ...