53 Found Photos That Capture People in Riga, Latvia From Between the 1950s and 1960s

This photo album which was bought at Yoxford Antiques Centre in Suffolk by Paul Clarke. The photos seem to date from the 1950s and 1960s when Riga capital of Latvia was part of the Soviet Union.

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Everyday Life of Riga, the Capital of Latvia in the 1950s through Dominiks Gedzjuns' Lens

Riga is not only the capital and the largest city of Latvia, but also the largest city of the Baltic states. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava, above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain. It is a member of Eurocities, the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC), and Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU).

Look back at this beautiful Baltic city in 1954 through 18 wonderful color photos taken by photographer Dominiks Gedzjuns.

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Rare Vintage Photos of Riga in September, 1917

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, which is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Below is a collection of amazing vintage photos of Riga in September, 1917.

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