Latvian language policies and the Latvian Russian speaking communities

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Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea. Despite its relatively small size, the country boasts a diverse population of 1,871,882 inhabitants. The Republic of Latvia regained its independence in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The official language is Latvian article 4 of the Latvian Constitution, a language from the Baltic linguistic group spoken exclusively in Latvia. Language is a crucial element of Latvian identity, with maximal juridical protection by the State – as stated in the introduction of the Constitution and emphasized by Judges of the Constitutional Court of Latvia and the Commission on Constitutional rights (paragraph 100: “Language is a fundamental element of national identity”; paragraph 200: “Latvian language was in critical condition after the Soviet occupation, and became a necessity to put it back at the centre in order to restore the Latvian State”). Article 18 of the Constitution states that an elected member can only acquire a mandate as a member of t

Latvian language policies and the Latvian Russian speaking communities MIDAS 07.01.2025 Latvian language policies and the Latvian Russian speaking communities Cecilia Frego Riga, the capital of Latvia Credit : © European Union 2021 - Source : European Commission | Janis Laizans | All rights reserved Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea. Despite its relatively small size, the country boasts a diverse population of 1,871,882 inhabitants . The Republic of Latvia regained its independence in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The official language is Latvian article 4 of the Latvian Co

Latvian language policies and the Latvian Russian speaking communities

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