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Kristians Malgins | Photo: Körber-Stiftung

29 June 2017

Latvian Student Researched His Great-Grandmother's Deportation to Siberia

Kristians' ninety-seven year-old great-grandmother is a good storyteller. So what was more natural than to interview her about her own deportation and that of her family to Siberia by Soviet authorities in 1949? Take a look at what Kristians said about his competition entry.

Latvian Award Ceremony 2017 | Photo: Chancery of the President of Latvia

20 May 2017

President of Latvia Honours Latvian Prize Winners in Riga

On 20 May, the 25 winners and their tutors of the 16th Latvian History Competition were awarded by the President of Latvia, Raimonds Vējonis. The ceremony took place in the Grand House of the Riga Latvian Society.

17 April 2017

Latvian Example of Historical Research

Elīna wanted to learn more about the history of her family and how different ruling powers affected the life stories of her family members. She was surprised about the number of documents available in the archive regarding her great-grandfather. He had been interrogated by the Cheka, the Soviet Secret Service. Take a look at what Elīna said in her competition entry.

Latvian Award Ceremony | Photo: The Chancery of the President of Latvia

21 May 2016

President of Latvia Opens Award Ceremony in Riga

On 21 May 2016, the President of Latvia, Raimonds Vējonis, opened the EUSTORY award ceremony in the “Riga Latvian Society House”. He expressed his gratitude saying: "The time in which we live affects our options and choices, but it also determines our responsibility for our land and country. Without knowledge of history and respect for it, there is no future. Looking at you, competition winners, I am proud and I know that Latvia is in safe hands."