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Dear friends, it’s Midsummer, which means everyone in Latvia is in a holiday mood and celebrating summer solstice on June 23rd and 24th – “Jāņi day” and “Līgo day”! In Latvia it’s the most magical festival time, when everyone sings, dances, makes bonfires and is merry until sunrise. So how do you celebrate “Jāņi” exactly?   First of all, with family and friends somewhere in the nature. You make bouquets and wreaths out of herbs, oak leaves and summer flowers. You can feel the spirit of...

You have a great possibility to book Intensive Online lessons  from 15 to 20 lessons per week. We understand, that the present situation with ‘’Covid-19’’ may impact your plans to take Russian language course in Riga. Taking care of your safety and supporting your willingness to study and improve your Russian, we are happy to make a very special offer for Individual intensive online lessons. Be sure that the teaching method and results achieved with be as good as if you are in...

🌷🌷🌷March 8th, the International Women’s Day, is just around the corner! Let’s take a look at 5 inspirational Russian ladies over the centuries. From writers and engineers to actresses and world rulers – personalities whose achievements will carry on their names for generations to come. Starting off with Valentina Tereshkova (1937-) - the first woman to go to space (1963). Originally a textile worker and amateur skydiver, Valentina gained worldwide admiration and respect as the only woman ever to have been...

It's always a great pleasure when our Russian language students decide to come back to study in our school. Natasha from the UK is an extraordinary case because she is currently studying for the fifth time at Russian Language Academy Durbe. For this reason we are very honoured and we decided to share with you her experience and her personal growth at RLA Durbe. Russian Language Academy Durbe from the point of view of our student Natasha RLA Durbe: Which...

Did you know that a lot of Hollywood actors and actresses have Russian or Ukrainian roots? Are you surprised that Leonardo di Caprio and Sylvester Stallone are part of this group? Even though they can’t speak Russian at all! Are you curious to know which celebrities and notorious people can speak Russian fluently? Let’s have a look below! 1)Kate Beckinsale, the famous actress which acted in ‘’Underworld’’. She can speak Russian because before embarking on an acting career she had studied Russian and French...

Dear future students! Winter is a good time to start thinking about studying Russian in Summer! Riga is the perfect place to learn Russian during Summer! Here you may easily combine your Russian language lessons with fun and relax in the amazing Latvian nature! Enjoy your summer while studying Russian: see the top 3 unique places to visit in your free time! 1) Jurmala is an amazing seaside resort town just 30 minutes away from Riga by train. With its 30 km of beaches, Jurmala has everything you need for a supreme moment of relaxation: from beautiful white-sand beaches to pine woods to cool off. Furthermore, there are elegant wooden...