Latvia for Youth: Language, Community Engagement & Culture
by SRAS
Program Overview
Spend four inspiring weeks in Riga, Latvia building real-world Russian language skills while experiencing the Baltic region through the eyes of local youth. Students live with carefully selected Russian-speaking host families and study each morning at the Liden & Denz Language School, rapidly growing their confidence in small-group classes and daily immersion.
Afternoons are dedicated to meaningf...
Spend four inspiring weeks in Riga, Latvia building real-world Russian language skills while experiencing the Baltic region through the eyes of local youth. Students live with carefully selected Russian-speaking host families and study each morning at the Liden & Denz Language School, rapidly growing their confidence in small-group classes and daily immersion.
Afternoons are dedicated to meaningful volunteering with the Young Folks youth organization, where participants join teams, contribute to community projects, and gain hands-on leadership experience alongside Latvian peers.
Each week explores a new theme—Introducing Latvia, Soviet Echoes, Made in Latvia, and Baltic Identity—supported by engaging excursions, workshops, and discussions with local youth. A major highlight is the weeken...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Language Immersion
- American
Updated Jun 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Riga, Latvia
Types & Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Language Immersion
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Russian
- English
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
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