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Photo by: LIAA (www.flickr.com) Hey there festival lovers! Have you scheduled courses at our Russian Language Academy BORN or are planning to do so in the summer? Are you looking for some fun and unique festival experiences? Then you need to check out Latvia’s festival scenes! Here are the three most popular festivals in Latvia that you definitely don’t want to miss: Unreal Festival – happening on June 17-18, 2023 on the Grand Stage at Mezaparks. This festival is perfect for those who love alternative and...

To learn Cyrillic alphabet can be challenging, but with a little bit of effort and some fun techniques, you'll be reading and writing in Cyrillic in no time! Here are some tips for you if you want to learn the Cyrillic alphabet: Start with the basics: The Cyrillic alphabet has 33 letters, so don't try to learn them all at once. Begin with the letters that look like the ones you already know in the Latin alphabet, such as "A,"...

Calling all language learners! Who doesn't love free stuff, are we right? Our Russian language school has some awesome freebies that will make your learning experience even better! - FREE consultations with our experienced administration staff to help you choose the best program, - FREE daily support that your teachers provide to ensure that you stay motivated and on track to achieve your language goals, - FREE selection of teas to keep you refreshed, focused, and energized, - FREE Wi-Fi...

If you're interested in Latvian history museums, Riga is the city for you! Riga has a lot of history, which means it has a plentiful collection of historical museums. The museums usually have great ticket prices for students. At every museum there was always something I wasn’t expecting to learn. Some of my favorites so far have been the Latvian Museum of War, the Museum of the History of Medicine, and the Latvian Ethnographic Museum.   Latvian Museum of War...

Student Experience: Celebrate Midsummer in Riga Celebrating Midsummer in Riga is one of the many wonderful things about studying Russian in Latvia during the summer. In Latvia, these Midsummer holidays are otherwise known as Līgo and Jāni. The summer solstice holiday is a rich cultural experience that also provides an excellent opportunity to practice your Russian. Additionally, you also get to meet new people and visit the holiday market and festivals--all as part of the celebration! Celebrate Midsummer: Holiday Market...

From November 15, our school will operate in a green safety mode. This will allow students with certificates of vaccination or recovery to learn Russian face-to-face. We are happy to see our students back in classrooms! We will keep you informed about any extra safety measures once they are approved by the government. See you soon in Riga!