History & Culture in Riga

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.