Liden & Denz Russian language blog

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 ...
01 Nov 2023

Censorship, exile and greatness; the life of Andrei Tarkovsky, (1932-1986), is one of a reluctant Soviet defector and artistic pioneer. Widely acknowledged as one of greatest ...
01 Nov 2023

One of the most underrated resources for language learners, Soviet cinema provides the perfect opportunity to improve your understanding of spoken Russian through language ...
01 Nov 2023

As a university student, I have been studying Russian for almost three years now and I can honestly say that it has been the best decision I've ever made. Here are four ...
01 Nov 2023

Soviet Sci-fi is a genre that has fostered some of the most significant developments in cinema throughout both Russia and the West. Although often overlooked, Soviet Sci-fi ...
30 Oct 2023

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 ...
26 Oct 2023

So, you’ve started learning Russian. Feeling overwhelmed by the Dative, Genitive Plural, or the pronunciation of ‘ы’? In this article, I’m going to reveal the online ...
26 Oct 2023

This week, we’re saying goodbye to two of our newest students at Liden and Denz Riga, retirees Andre and Graham.  Over lunch at a local bistro, Lido, Andre and Graham reflect ...