You may think Christmas is a time for people to come together, to put aside their differences and celebrate. But, no! As Christmas approaches here in the Baltics, the annual ...
In a time of rising antisemitism worldwide, it has never been more important to educate ourselves on the history of the Jewish community in Eastern Europe. Confronting such ...
Starting Russian as a beginner can often be intimidating, especially for those who don’t have a background in Slavonic languages. But don’t be fooled by the Cyrillic alphabet ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
