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Do you love the weekends as much as we do? Join us on an escape from Riga and surround yourself with nature in total peace and tranquility. Why not book a unique program that allows you to explore 2 cities – Kraslava and Daugavpils! You can spend your weekend at the historical Lielborne Manor and enjoy a well-deserved relaxing weekend from Friday to Sunday. Practice your Russian in an informal environment while enjoying a multitude of amazing free time activities....

Hi everyone, I am the intern at the Russian Language Academy Durbe (RLA Durbe), located in Latvia, Riga. It can be a bit tricky to pick a course, so I attended an advanced (B2) Russian class at the Russian Language Academy Durbe in order to give you feedback based on my experience as a linguist. So let me tell you more about the most important part of your learning experience: the teaching of Russian. Speaking Russian The course aims at developing...

Read the interview below with our talented student from the Netherlands - Ande Oey. Find out why he decided to study Latvian at RLA Durbe in Riga. Nowadays, the constantly growing popularity of the Latvian language as one of the official languages of the EU attracts an increasing number of students coming to Riga to study it. "The reason why I decided to study Latvian is that I’m planning to study medicine here, at Rīga Stradiņš University. The university requires...

  Taking a summer Russian language course in Latvia is not only a story about Russian grammar or pronunciation. It is a story of a monolith of joyful emotions, about the sweet aroma of strawberries in the crisp May wind or the salty waves of the Baltic Sea crashing on the coast. Your summer in Latvia is a collection of heartfelt moments spent with friends from all over the world. Expect breathtaking trips to the most beautiful places in Latvia...

As traditions go, we here at RLA Durbe put together funny comments from students’ feedback that we’ve received throughout this year. We divided those into 2 parts: “Original out-of-the-blue answers” and replies to the question “What didn’t you like?”. Now, this should be interesting to read more about – take a look! Paul, USA: I didn’t like that the course had to end! (ed: and that’s after 24 weeks of studies!) Lenka, Czech Republic: What didn’t I like? – Tests...

In 2018 Latvia celebrates its 100th birthday! On November 18th, 1918, the Republic of Latvia proclaimed its statehood. On this day, Latvians lay flowers at the Freedom Monument and spend time with their loved ones. This year, Riga’s streets and cafes will be particularly buzzing with a special atmosphere around the city for Latvia's birthday! In the evening, the president will address the nation followed by celebratory fireworks, enriched with concerts and other events all around Riga. But not just Latvia will...