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Latgale Tirgus: Riga’s Russian flea market

11 Nov 2024

A hidden treasure for lovers of the past Latgale Tirgus, an atypical flea market in the heart of Riga, is a goldmine for those seeking authenticity and adventure. A far cry ...
14 Oct 2024

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The first time I visited Riga, I knew there was something truly special about this city. Now, after spending two unforgettable months calling this place home, I can ...
07 Dec 2023

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 ...
27 Nov 2023

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 ...
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 ...
18 Sep 2023

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 ...
10 Sep 2023

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 ...
07 Sep 2023

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 ...
14 Jun 2023

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 ...
14 Jun 2023

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 ...
05 Jun 2023

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 ...
07 Apr 2023

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 ...