What to Do in 24 Hours in the Latvian Capital
01 November 2012 | Issue 5006
Reuters
A city of the medieval Hanseatic league of trading nations with a mix of Latvian, Germanic and Russian cultures, Riga has a rich 800-year history and a vibrant modern buzz.
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The mighty underground cement bunker, ordered by the Soviet leadership under Nikita Khrushchev, is one of three such places in the former Czechoslovakia, and a dozen across Soviet Warsaw Pact allies, but the only one believed still to be intact.
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Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts - alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
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During the mid 1980s, Konstantin Kinchev, a charismatic rocker, pitched his voice against the Soviet system, only to be labeled as a "fascist" by the Communist press.
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Twelve different sand statues, crafted by competitors from eight different countries are currently on display in Kolomensky Park, as part of the 7th edition of a sand sculpting competition.
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This Saturday, Moscow will celebrate a "Day of Historical and Cultural Heritage." The name of the large-scale event correctly reflects the numerous activities during the day, starting from 10 a.m.
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Moscow's inaugural festival aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among the city's residents is to take place in Park Krasnaya Presnya over the weekend of May 18 and 19.
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