Latvia, one of the three Baltic states, bounded by Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania, and the Baltic Sea; domain of lush forests and river valleys, sandy coastlines, and medieval architecture. Steeped in ancient traditions. The Crusades, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Poland-Lithuania, France, and Russia have all swept over Latvia — a touchstone of European history.
We've broken out, dedicated, expanded our content on the 1949 film "Answer for Anne", on why welcome refugees to America and documenting life in the "Valka" Latvian Displaced Persons camp in post-WWII Germany.
latvians.com/?en/CFBH/AnswerForAnne/2025 May 27
On Saturday May 17 2025, East Los Angeles College & Cinema and Without Borders will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual ELAC International Animation Day Festival, dedicated to Latvian Animation. This introduction to contemporary international animation will feature screenings of short, animated films from around the world, analyses, and Q&As with a panel of well-known animation experts, and a tribute to an international animation artist working in the U.S. animation industry. Whether a "FLOW" fan or animation professional, plan to attend!
2025 May 02
Over the years we've received many queries about researching ancestors. Agnese is a professional family history researcher in Latvia. She's also doing a survey and will select someone to receive an hour of her consulting for free!
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I’m looking for descendants of Latvian emigrants who are exploring their family history. If that’s you, please fill out my survey. By completing it before Sunday at midnight (January 26), you’ll have the chance to win a one-hour coaching session to get personalized help with your research.
If this is currently not actual for you but you know someone who fits the description please share this link.
I am most thankful! [Agnese]
links.agneseluse.com/widget/form/Az2WUDmu4NHwcdrlbrw82025 Jan 25
We've significantly expanded our timeline of Latvian history with narrative, additional illustrations and dates, and occasional editorial opinion.
latvians.com/?en/CultureHistory2024 Dec 28
Personalities, places and illustrations feature prominently in Edna Dean Proctor's 1872 article "Northern Russia and St. Petersburg" based on her time in northern European Russia—a land of frigid temperatures and vast forests, home to Finns, Lithuanians [and Latvians], and Russians, each with their own customs and beliefs. It also explores the impact of German influence in the Baltic Provinces and of Russification, and Russian faith and life in the first decade after emancipation. Lastly, the article showcases St. Petersburg and its transformation of a desolate swamp into a grand imperial capital.
latvians.com/?en/CFBH/ScribnersRusStPtr2024 Dec 04
We corrected our weather pages not updating properly, now kept up-to-date within 10 minutes. Current weather and 5-day forecast for Rīga available below. We also provide weather and forecasts for Tallinn, Vilnius, and Kyiv.
latvians.com/?en/weather/level-050-riga.ssi2024 Nov 27
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