Monthly Archives: May 2011
Latvia 2011 A time for political change?
Yesterday the president of Latvia Valdis Zatlers addressed the nation and came out with radical decision to propose vote for new parliament. He used point 48. of Latvian constitution that allows president to force referendum to depose the current Parliament … Continue reading
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Latvians and the Chernobyl disaster
Last month 25th anniversary was marked of infamous Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The meltdown of fourth reactor of Chernobyl nuclear plant was the largest man-made disaster in XX century. It was also a big nail into coffin of collapsing Soviet Union. … Continue reading
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Soviet War Crimes 1944-1945
Today across former Soviet Union a Victory day over Nazi Germany is celebrated. In Moscow there are large military parade and celebrations. In Riga people gather around the “Monument of Liberation” to celebrate victory with music, dance and alcohol. An … Continue reading
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