Tolstoy’s diaries are a valuable source for anyone seeking to better understand the sweeping humanity which distinguishes his novels; that irresistible sense that one is ...
The Cathedral this morning (Jan 12)
A favourite moment in the film Good Will Hunting is when Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) asks Will Hunting (Matt Damon) whether all ...
No doubt you've already encountered some difficulties when it comes to translating certain words. There are often similarities between certain languages and certain words. If ...
I was thrilled to discover that one of my favorite Russian-speaking bands, Нервы/Nervy, was performing in Riga during my last weekend in the city.
The Band
Nervy is a ...
Russia is home to a rich tapestry of languages and cultures. While the predominant language spoken throughout the country is Russian, numerous minority languages exist. Each ...
To speak like a native, it is important to keep some idioms up your sleeve to bring out during conversation. However, some of these idioms have literal translations which are ...
Saunas are an integral part of the culture in countries with harsh climates, and both Latvia and Russia are no exceptions. In Latvia, the sauna, known as "pirts" in Latvian, ...
Anyone brave enough to study Russian, regardless of level, is likely to end up spending some of their time in Riga. After all, for practising real-world day-to-day spoken ...
Music is inherently intertwined with both language, and consequently, culture. It draws on the broad corpus of its chosen language and plays with the most complex of ...
In addition to the high quality teaching at Liden & Denz, I have particularly enjoyed the many extra-curricular activities they offer for students. Alongside learning ...
Despite having studied Russian for over 6 years, since being in Russia, I have discovered lots about Russian culture that I never knew before. Being in the country offers a ...
Last Friday, Anton Semyonov, a Russian accordion player visited Liden and Denz and gave a private performance for the students and staff here. So, instead of writing blogs, ...
