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About Riga

With the population of nearly 800,000 people, Riga is one of the largest cities in the northern Europe although few would ever guess by looking at a map. The quaint beauty of the Old Town, the splendor of the City Centre’s architecture, the winding stretches of parkland and the nearby beach resort Jurmala are sure to charm everyone. As soon as you come, you will find a typical European city with a lot of brand shops with its guaranty of security and comfort. Moreover, Riga is the largest centre of education and science. This is confirmed by a variety of cultural events, international exhibitions, scientific conferences and seminars that every year take place in Riga.

Visitors receive intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Smiling people enjoy evenings in Old Town pubs, beautiful women stroll around the city. All people are open-minded and will help you if you try to communicate in Russian. Whether it is business or pleasure, Riga has something for everyone and best of all you will have it all to yourself. Art nouveau and medieval architecture are always visible, quality restaurants abound and bars and clubs often stay open indefinitely as long as you have the cash to keep the taps flowing. You will enjoy the wonderful moments and at the same time master Russian language.

Undoubtedly, many people go to learn English to Malta where it is heard and spoken no more than Russian in Riga. Here in Riga you can enjoy Russian culture, go to the Russian Drama Theatre, enjoy Russian cuisine, see the orthodox churches and if you come in summer time - visit lots of Russian festivals taking place in Jurmala and it will take you only 30-40 minutes to get there. Riga grants ideal environment for Russian learners: you speak during your lessons and breaks, socialize during evening activities and, of course, with your Russian-speaking hosts. Newspapers and magazines, radio and TV channels, menus, cinemas and theatres... you will get all this in Russian.

Riga is the true capital of culture and arts in the Baltic region. There is the widest possible repertoire for every taste, every mood and every leisure requirement offered. The Latvian National Opera with R. Wagner featuring amongst its founding fathers is indisputably one of the favourite tourist attractions. Latvia houses the world’s oldest Russian theatre outside Russia. Thanks to the wonderful direction, strong actors ensemble, thoughtfully created repertoire, Riga Russian Drama Theatre is one of the best theatres in Latvia’s capital city. There are many guest performances of the best theatres of Russia in Riga all year round.

Good relaxation is one of the basic parts of human life. There is a great variety of spa in Latvia, water resort complexes, saunas to satisfy every taste and desire. We recommend you to visit Russian bathhouse (banya)-something very Russian and very healthy. In the Slavonic culture “banya” has always played an important role-it is not only a washing room, but a special club, where friends can gather and have a heart-to-heart talk.You should definitely try it!

Last but not least, Riga’s nightlife is really exciting and full of fun. You can choose any of numerous night clubs, casinos, disco bars, music clubs where you can meet Russians and practise the language,including slang. Visit La Rocca,that is recognized to be one of the best nightclubs in the Baltics. A great way to meet Russians and practise your slang Russian!

Featured Russian Language Schools in Riga

Featured Russian language courses in Riga

Learn Russian Abroad - Learn Russian in Riga

Language Destinations in Latvia