Latvia Photos

In Latvia, about 40% of the population is a Slavic people (mostly Russian), who was there as a result of incorporation and the occupation of Latvia by the Soviet Union. A similar situation prevails in Estonia. After regaining independence – in 1991. Latvia as well as Estonia (about 25% of Russians) introduced a controversial law which is not granted citizenship to all Russians imported there at the time of the Soviet Union and all their descendants – even born there, and they can obtain citizenship after passing the examination of niesłowiańskiego and difficult for them to learn – Latvian language – which usually do not listen. In some cases, that the Latvian and Russian children in schools in Latvia contact in English. Latvia is Russia accused of human rights violations niełotewskiej population. This population is mostly devoid of electoral rights, as a matter of controversy not only the Russian Federation, but also the Council of Europe and the European Union. Of the nearly 650 thousand. Russians living in Latvia, only 54% (as of 2006) received Latvian citizenship and the right to vote. Even up to 2002 candidates for MPs and councilors have to prove his good knowledge of Latvian language. The allegations against Latvia relate to a lack of an increasing trend combating fascist in the country.