2 language schools in Riga from 356€ for a 1 week Russian course
Riga ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Riga
What our students said about Riga
Riga surpassed my expectations of what a small European town would be like. If you want a good mixture of small town living with access to big city life (without the craziness of huge tourist crowds), then Riga is the place to go!!
I don't like lists like that. I think Riga is a beautiful, pleasant city. I have already spent time there twice with great pleasure.
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 language school directors said about Riga
Latvia is a beautiful and safe destination in the EU to learn Russian.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Riga
Very friendly teachers and staff.
Great.
8 October 2024
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
My teacher was BEYOND amazing! She was sweet and patient and made the classroom a fun/safe place to experiment with new language skills. The school itself is organized and clean, and all of the staff are kind and accommodating. I would recommend learning Russian through this school to anyone!
1 July 2024
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 25 years
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
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
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
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
23 June 2025 - 24 June 2025Janis 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
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 about Russian courses and schools in 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, 2022FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Russian courses in Riga
- Do people in the city really speak Russian?“In Riga, the capital of Latvia, a significant proportion of the population speaks Russian. The main reasons for this are historical and demographic. During the Soviet era, many Russians emigrated to Latvia, resulting in a large Russian-speaking minority.
According to recent statistics :
A significant proportion of Riga's population is of Russian origin.
Russian is commonly used in everyday life by this community, and even among Latvians who are not of Russian origin, many understand and speak Russian because of the shared history.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2024Are people reluctant to speak Russian?“Since Latvia's independence in 1991, there have been considerable efforts to promote the use of Latvian as an official language and to strengthen its use in the public and educational spheres. Latvian therefore remains the official and predominant language in institutions and official documents.
I don't think there is any reluctance, but a significant part of the population in Riga speaks Russian, but Latvian remains the official language and the one mainly used in government and official affairs.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2024Didn'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.