One of my favourite things about Riga is that you never quite know what you might find. Hidden among the city’s markets are old books, jewellery, cameras, Soviet-era objects ...
After spending some time in Riga, I have had the chance to try quite a few places for a night out.
Some are perfect for a casual drink or karaoke after ...
Hello! Today, I would like to share my experience of studying Russian at language schools abroad. Over the past year, I have studied Russian in two very ...
When most people think of Riga, they probably picture the Old Town, colourful Art Nouveau buildings and cafés in the city centre.
However, Riga has another completely ...
Last week, I went to a UEFA Champions League qualifying match in Riga. Riga FC played against FC Ararat-Armenia at Skonto Stadium.
It was one of my favourite evenings in Riga ...
Listening to Russian outside the classroom can feel difficult. People often speak quickly. In addition, everyday conversations do not always follow the vocabulary found in ...
Riga Central Market is one of the easiest places to practise Russian outside the classroom, and it is only about a 15-minute walk from Liden & Denz. I went there recently ...
Starting to speak Russian outside the classroom can feel much more intimidating than learning it from a textbook. You might know the alphabet, some vocabulary and basic ...
There has been a lot of discussions around the closure of the popular Russian speaking station LR4 last year and the state of the Russian language media in Latvia. A good ...
When looking across the Riga skyline, one building stands out among the rest. The large, silver, modern construction that is known as the 'Castle of Light'. This impressive ...
If you find yourself in Riga with enough time for a trip, but not long enough to travel far, then you are in luck! Riga has some excellent locations close by, which are ...
Right in the middle of Riga's old town stands St Peter's Church. It is impossible to miss, the church dominates the skyline with its huge tower and looms over those walking ...
