In the course of lectures about the Latvian History and Personalities “Personalities. Events. Changes.” this lesson will be focused on the socio-economic situation in Latvia after the Second World War - during the second Soviet occupation. It has remained in the collective memory of the people as the “Soviet time” and it is characterized by collectivization, industrialization and Russification. Lecture will be an exploratory journey into the history of Latvia, allowing to get to know and explore the Soviet period in the history of Latvia, which has left a significant impact on the collective memory and written creative works of the people.

Watch and participate! During the lecture questions will be asked, and for the ones who answer the questions correctly, it will be possible to receive prizes.