In the historic center and all over the city you will find examples of all architectural styles from Europe; from medieval constructions to Gothic and modern. You can even find ancient wooden constructions perfectly preserved nowadays. This unique cultural feature has given the city the prestigious recognition of the UNESCO. Riga flourishes as the most important cultural center of the region.
Besides being an extremely rich cultural center, Riga offers a huge array of night entertainment and shopping centers. Alfa, Barona and Domina Shoppings are the most famous spots to enjoy all day long and find all kinds of fashionable stuff. Another remarkable features are the impressive wine shops with huge variety from all over the world. Some other captivating shops you will find are honey shops, health food shops and coffee beans shops.
Riga Russian School
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The Russian school in Riga has been working for 10 years in the educational field and is the only school in the region that has been recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia. The school building occupies 2 floors of an old Art nouveau building in the heart of the town.
The school is located in downtown near important tourist sites. The old town is within a 10 minutes walk as well as the Ortodox Cathedral. The Opera house and the Russian Drama Theater are also close by. There are also several cafes, bars and restaurants and sport facilities and parks.
The school counts with 5 classrooms; a fully equipped kitchen where students enjoy tea, coffee and other utilities; two administrative offices; a TV and DVD room and a computer lab with Internet. There is WI-FI at the school.
The Russian school organizes three activities per week. They vary from season to season but they will always include guided visits around Riga, the historic centre, the Central Market and a Friday ride in Riga’s Retro Tram.
Airport Transfer Service: Available at an extra cost from the nearest airport.
45 students
School location
Russian lesson
School activities
Courses Available in Riga
Intensive for beginners (20 lessons/week)
The main goal of the Russian course is to develop all language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) so that the students can use the language in a real life situations, teachers start with identifying students’ background knowledge, environment and learning goals to prepare each lesson.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 8 students per class
The main goal of the Russian course is to develop all language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) so that the students can use the language in a real life situations, teachers start with identifying students’ background knowledge, environment and learning goals to prepare each lesson.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 8 students per class
The main goal of the Russian course is to develop all language skills reading, writing, speaking and listening; so that students can use the language in a real life situations. As students have more lessons per week teachers use different activities which help them to retain information and strengthen understanding. For example: audio-visual presentations, interviewing, brainstorming, small group discussions, problem-solving activities, independent practise, role-playing, simulations, small projects and testing.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 8 students per class
Super Intensive for non beginners (30 lessons/week)
The main goal of the Russian course is to develop all language skills reading, writing, speaking and listening; so that students can use the language in a real life situations. As students have more lessons per week teachers use different activities which help them to retain information and strengthen understanding. For example: audio-visual presentations, interviewing, brainstorming, small group discussions, problem-solving activities, independent practise, role-playing, simulations, small projects and testing.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 8 students per class
The Private Russian course adapts to the students way of learning and studying. The main goal is to make progress according to the student’s pace and desires. Interaction with the teacher is enhanced and strengthened.
