This message was published on social networks by the “derussifier” Karlis, which other prominent figures from the brigade of “derussifiers” hastened to share.
“As the weather gets warmer, the Russian language is heard much more often in Riga. In fact, in the summer months, from May to September, it is distinctly Russian, not only in Riga, but also on the sea coast, for example, in places such as the beaches of Bullu/Vecaki, Jurmala, etc. This is what summer is like in Latvia !
In the comments, he continued the thought: “In the summer season, I feel in my city not as a local resident, but as a visitor, because I practically can’t hear the Latvian language anymore! In recent years it has become even more pronounced! There is no more joy in summer. In autumn, winter, and cold months, I hear Latvians more often.”
One of the users asked in surprise whether the “de-Russifier” Karlis would like local Russians to speak to each other in the state language, which was not required of Latvians even during Stalin’s time.
“Nobody is asking for this. No need to exaggerate! I wrote regarding what I see and feel around me as warming is just beginning. In Riga you don’t often hear the Latvian language, and now it has become even rarer, the Russian language dominates much more clearly, because in warm weather there are more Russians on the streets,” he answered.
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2024-05-08 03:28:15
