Background
Even the greatest of detectives might wonder what links Sherlock Holmes with Riga. Well, *puffs on pipe*, on a recent tour of the Old Town, my guide informed me ...
As part of your Russian learning journey, it is almost certain you will make friends or have colleagues which you will speak to via WhatsApp or Facebook. Although it might be ...
Are you friends or family of a Liden and Denz student? Or simply just wanting to visit Riga as a tourist? As a now self-proclaimed Riga 'local' after spending three months ...
While the vast majority of Latvians speak either Russian or English in addition to Latvian, it is a good idea to learn a couple of the most basic Latvian words and phrases to ...
Introduction
Literature has a way of capturing the essence of a nation, reflecting its history, culture, and social dynamics. In the realm of Russian literature, Sergei ...
One of the primary reasons why frustration is so common during the process of learning a foreign language is because we often fixate on the ultimate goal of fully ...
For those embarking on the journey of learning Russian, Molchat Doma provides more than just a captivating musical experience. This stylish post-punk group from Belarus has ...
Russian is, and has long been, one of, if not the most geographically prevalent languages on the planet. Russian as a language stretches from the freezing yet astoundingly ...
Snow is falling in the streets, the Christmas decorations start lighting up as the sun disappears behind a row of pretty buildings. I am standing at the bus stop in the cold, ...
Music has been a life long passion for me. Even as a child I would annoy my parents at the dinner table with my singing, leading to them declaring the kitchen a ...
After spending 5 weeks in Latvia's capital, it's time to go back home! Goodbye, Riga - I am going to miss you!
1. Language course & internship
Looking back at my ...
A Short History of День Победы
Victory Day is one of the most important celebrations in Russia. It marks the end of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). On 8 May 1944 at ...
