Riga ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Riga
What our students said about Riga
As a metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is of course more expensive than the surrounding area, but it has a lot to offer.
Riga is a great town for studying or touristic activities!
What school directors said about Riga
![Nora](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/img/director_pics/1105.jpg)
Latvia is a beautiful and safe destination in the EU to learn Russian.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Riga
![Russian Language Academy](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/russian-language-academy-riga_1533034212235.jpg)
Everything! Amazing experience! I did have a great time and I learnt a lot! Excellent teacher and classmates:)
25 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 40 years
![Russian Language Academy](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/russian-language-academy-riga_1533034212235.jpg)
Courses taught mostly in Russian, making learning much faster. Teachers kind and competent.
9 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 32 years
![Russian Language Academy](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/russian-language-academy-riga_1533034212235.jpg)
The school is centrally located in Riga. Good classification through written questionnaire and telephone interview. Excellent lessons in small groups, good support from the teacher. She answered questions willing
I have been to the Baltics many times, but the language course gave me additional insights into the country and its people. It was a nice and very productive time in Riga.
20 September 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
![Russian Language Academy](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/russian-language-academy-riga_1533034212235.jpg)
Great, patient and friendly teachers
5 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 47 years
![Russian Language Academy](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/russian-language-academy-riga_1533034212235.jpg)
A great program to improve your Russian with very interactive classes.
16 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Information about Riga
Key Facts about Riga
- Price index excluding rent: 46* (54% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 37* (63% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:40* (60% cheaper than New York)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Riga
Events in Riga
![Midsummer](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1292_1.jpg)
23 June 2024 - 24 June 2024Janis is a celebration on the eve of the feast of Saint John marking the summer solstice. Most Latvians leave the city to celebrate in the country. Traditions are based in old pagan ways and involve herbs and local produce, wearing wreaths of flowers or leaves, eating, drinking and bonfires.
What to do in Riga
![Riga Cathedral](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1597.jpg)
![Blackheads House](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1598.jpg)
![Freedom Monument](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1599.jpg)
![Three Brothers](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1600.jpg)
![Riga Central Market](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1604.jpg)
![Pilsetas Kanals](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1607.jpg)
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Lidosta Riga, Priezkalni, Rudas, Zolitudes iela, Upesgrivas iela, Kauguru iela, Dreillinu iela, Melnsila iela, Slokas iela, Daugavgrivas iela, Uzvaras bulvaris
Taxi: 16 minutes drive to city center of Riga
Q&A - Questions and answers about Riga
- What are the requirements for joining a Russian course?“In order to join the Russian lessons, students should be familiar with the Cyrillic alphabet.
”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Russian language schools in other cities in Latvia such as or see our list of all schools in Latvia. You may also want to consult options outside Latvia for learning Russian.