Those, who are familiar with the history of Riga, are clear about the expression 'Riga is the city that constantly has to be liberated'. This trade center, founded by German merchantmen, got through various regimes and historical events. Independence of 1918, coming of Red Army in 1940, Independence of 1991 and finally joining EC – all this left an imprint on the outlook of the city.
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