Why you should visit the Latvian War Museum!

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...