Vārdu diena / Names’ day (11 / 21) — Andis, Jonass, Zeltīte
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.
Explore
- our timeline of Latvian history,
- contemporaneous historical accounts and images, and
- cultural sources and artifacts.
Stay informed with
- the latest news from the Baltics,
- Tallinn, Rīga, and Vilnius weather forecasts,
- Ukraine news and Kyiv weather, and
- our Kremlin media watch.
Dig deeper into the Kremlin with our Soviet propaganda collection, even Stalin's own words.
Finally, journey with us as we explore our Latvian heritage
- browse our photos, travelogues, and thoughts on our travels to Latvia, and
- explore the post-WWII exile experience of Latvians, including our families.
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