The History of Latvia
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Just wanted to share my opinion on controversies regarding 16th march.
Small countries, like my dear Latvia have often been (and, unfortunatelly, still are) pulled into conflicts of bigger nation, such as Nazi Germany and Soviet Union and have to maneuver in this geopolitical pond and do whatever it takes, in order to maintain at least some bits of their national identities. Im 100% sure that majority of those, who joined SS forces, did it only to drive out soviets for good, in hopes of regaining independance at some point. Therefore, Id say there is little controversy in celebrating 16th march for latvians. Nazi was crimes remain Nazi war crimes, The original idea of 16th march has nothing to do with it!
Date: 2024-01-04
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-arturstomsons4936
One of the ugliest aspects of WW2 here is that Latvians were drafted by force both by nazi Germany and Soviet union and sent against each other. Drafting and putting them in to ss uniforms was a way how to avoid international convention, which prohibits drafting population in occupied territories. Draft intensified especially after defeat at Stalingrad.
Also more info would be needed to explain atrocities of soviets during 1939-1941, so called -ghastly year-. That explains lots of later events more clear.
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One of the ugliest aspects of WW2 here is that Latvians were drafted by force both by nazi Germany and Soviet union and sent against each other. Drafting and putting them in to ss uniforms was a way how to avoid international convention, which prohibits drafting population in occupied territories. Draft intensified especially after defeat at Stalingrad.
Also more info would be needed to explain atrocities of soviets during 1939-1941, so called -ghastly year-. That explains lots of later events more clear.
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-jinkzer0
I am both British and Latvian and I have alot of Latvian roots, I am also pagan and my father told me about the German Empire taking parts of Latvia and making them Christian. As I have Latvian roots, there is a chance my ancestors were pagans and orthodox christians. My history may be a little awful, but my culture is still amazing and really fun. Eastern Europe is always called an 'aesthetic' but I hope they know why now. My grandma lives in Latvia and in Riga, it's really fun: D
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I am both British and Latvian and I have alot of Latvian roots, I am also pagan and my father told me about the German Empire taking parts of Latvia and making them Christian. As I have Latvian roots, there is a chance my ancestors were pagans and orthodox christians. My history may be a little awful, but my culture is still amazing and really fun. Eastern Europe is always called an 'aesthetic' but I hope they know why now. My grandma lives in Latvia and in Riga, it's really fun: D
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fun-facts
Fuxk that hoe we dont need no protection bruh if yall would leave baltics alone wee would be booming cuz 100 years ago wee where one of the bigest earners in cemtury then soviets fuxked up we rebuild then eu fuxked up yall bigb countrie thievs and make us beg to be robed f uuuu very much pay a debt what debt uk still oves milions to us latvias gold reserves before ww2 where send to uk where they at a? U stupxid aass bish
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Fuxk that hoe we dont need no protection bruh if yall would leave baltics alone wee would be booming cuz 100 years ago wee where one of the bigest earners in cemtury then soviets fuxked up we rebuild then eu fuxked up yall bigb countrie thievs and make us beg to be robed f uuuu very much pay a debt what debt uk still oves milions to us latvias gold reserves before ww2 where send to uk where they at a? U stupxid aass bish
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-Boxmaterial
thats how ignorant we are to condem those who would honor their country-men for taking an opportunity to fight their communist oppressors just because they are fighting alongside Wermacht units in WW2. my great grandfather was captured at Dunkirk by the nazi's and I don't see anything wrong with what the Latvian Auxiliaries did or its rembernace of their sacrifices. for shame
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thats how ignorant we are to condem those who would honor their country-men for taking an opportunity to fight their communist oppressors just because they are fighting alongside Wermacht units in WW2. my great grandfather was captured at Dunkirk by the nazi's and I don't see anything wrong with what the Latvian Auxiliaries did or its rembernace of their sacrifices. for shame
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5: 30
some insight - it was soviet architect ( dont remember her name, but i know she was not latvian nationality ) who single handidly saved the monument.
The local latvian komunist party bootlickers where ready to tear it down, but she said no, because it was, in her opinion, a excelent example of monumental architecture, and should be preserved.
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5: 30
some insight - it was soviet architect ( dont remember her name, but i know she was not latvian nationality ) who single handidly saved the monument.
The local latvian komunist party bootlickers where ready to tear it down, but she said no, because it was, in her opinion, a excelent example of monumental architecture, and should be preserved.
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-silje_therese
My grandfather was Latvian and he was born in 1912 and lived until he became over 90 years old, so he've been through a lot. I grew up in Sweden and my grandfather died when I was very little so I know almost nothing about Latvia, hence I'm here in hopes of learning more about the country where my grandfather was born in.
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My grandfather was Latvian and he was born in 1912 and lived until he became over 90 years old, so he've been through a lot. I grew up in Sweden and my grandfather died when I was very little so I know almost nothing about Latvia, hence I'm here in hopes of learning more about the country where my grandfather was born in.
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-shadowarmy2351
Ah. yea we have so much History we were attacked way to much. im glad most countrys have peace and are okay with us!
Its already a pain in the ass to know 3 languages in our own country just because we have a lot of visitors.
Whoever has visited or is planing to visit thank you, and your always welcomed!
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Ah. yea we have so much History we were attacked way to much. im glad most countrys have peace and are okay with us!
Its already a pain in the ass to know 3 languages in our own country just because we have a lot of visitors.
Whoever has visited or is planing to visit thank you, and your always welcomed!
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-robby_berlin3672
Fun Fact: in latvia vecumnieki. The little village I live in. There's currently a school being build next to the white school. If ur from Latvia vecumnieki. You know what I'm talking about. And in 9-11 months the school is being built RAPIDLY. And the workers have made a lot of progress. Stay safe out there.
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Fun Fact: in latvia vecumnieki. The little village I live in. There's currently a school being build next to the white school. If ur from Latvia vecumnieki. You know what I'm talking about. And in 9-11 months the school is being built RAPIDLY. And the workers have made a lot of progress. Stay safe out there.
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-Temerator1
-1: 59
An interesting detail missing here is that by -heavily russified Latvia-
LSSR in fact rebuilt all the rail-work and public transportation, built major sea port, fishing industry, built schools and aviation universities with elite pilots from St. Petersburg etc.
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-1: 59
An interesting detail missing here is that by -heavily russified Latvia-
LSSR in fact rebuilt all the rail-work and public transportation, built major sea port, fishing industry, built schools and aviation universities with elite pilots from St. Petersburg etc.
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-ernestsmalejs3399
As a latvian i see that the history is incomplete and incorrect as Latvia used to be split between polish-lithuanian commonwealth and sweden for quite the time, and during ww1 they still neded to fight off both soviets and germans.
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As a latvian i see that the history is incomplete and incorrect as Latvia used to be split between polish-lithuanian commonwealth and sweden for quite the time, and during ww1 they still neded to fight off both soviets and germans.
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-playlinetre
Latvians didnt just join Nazis, half was forced to joing USSR and half were forced to nazi. Friends were shooting each other since they were split. And whoever was in power told them to.
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Latvians didnt just join Nazis, half was forced to joing USSR and half were forced to nazi. Friends were shooting each other since they were split. And whoever was in power told them to.
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-DJ-st4rs
nice documentary, music too loud though, listen to the recordings with earphones before posting, makes it difficult to hear you with all the music. Music should just be in the background.
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nice documentary, music too loud though, listen to the recordings with earphones before posting, makes it difficult to hear you with all the music. Music should just be in the background.
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-jurisbalta5844
i think u got a lot thing really really really wrong about my cuntrys historu u olso left out big parts of our hitory im not gouing to list em bt its still a good vid
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i think u got a lot thing really really really wrong about my cuntrys historu u olso left out big parts of our hitory im not gouing to list em bt its still a good vid
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4: 19 they was not nazis because they was fighting aginst bolsheviks and they wanted to ravange to soviet union for 1940-1941 becuause civilians was deported to sibiria
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4: 19 they was not nazis because they was fighting aginst bolsheviks and they wanted to ravange to soviet union for 1940-1941 becuause civilians was deported to sibiria
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-marshy_4597
my nana was born in latvia but left at a young age due to nazi occupation-- i know little to nothing about the culture and history. this was very educational for me
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my nana was born in latvia but left at a young age due to nazi occupation-- i know little to nothing about the culture and history. this was very educational for me
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-DidaMinecraft
Where did you get 1768 for the partition of polish Lithuanian commonwealth? The first one happens 1772, second at 1793 and the third and final one was 1795.
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Where did you get 1768 for the partition of polish Lithuanian commonwealth? The first one happens 1772, second at 1793 and the third and final one was 1795.
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-ludmilaruguma8672
Latvia has tried to do so much for Estonia and Lithuania but so many sacrifices had been made Latvia is indeed very smart and wise about their choices
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Latvia has tried to do so much for Estonia and Lithuania but so many sacrifices had been made Latvia is indeed very smart and wise about their choices
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-TrailerParkPolak
Latvian still have trouble getting Latvian pas. It was good, but you got to smooth over that importent fact stil 1000s of people suffer under.
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Latvian still have trouble getting Latvian pas. It was good, but you got to smooth over that importent fact stil 1000s of people suffer under.
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-user-rz1mq1qo3v
I-m black like dark skin and all but my grandma was the first US born trying to claim my culture just looking to see if everyone can relate
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I-m black like dark skin and all but my grandma was the first US born trying to claim my culture just looking to see if everyone can relate
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-thebluerebellion
Currently in Latvia. I love the country. I may not have been born there, but my parents were. Therefore I love the country, even now.
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Currently in Latvia. I love the country. I may not have been born there, but my parents were. Therefore I love the country, even now.
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-SmokeyTube
There were never any ethnic latvian nazis. There only were latvians that were fighting for their homeland under another illegal occupation.
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There were never any ethnic latvian nazis. There only were latvians that were fighting for their homeland under another illegal occupation.
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-ernestbatiy1070
Born in this beautiful country. Adopted to USA, but I will fight if called up. It's a terrifying time to be alive.
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Born in this beautiful country. Adopted to USA, but I will fight if called up. It's a terrifying time to be alive.
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fun-facts
My family jewish-Latvian family was murdered in Latvia by the Nazis in one of the mass graves. Horrifying things.
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My family jewish-Latvian family was murdered in Latvia by the Nazis in one of the mass graves. Horrifying things.
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-harryburrows2112
I am sorry but why would they pick someone who can't pronounce the sounds -r- and -th- to narrate a video.
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I am sorry but why would they pick someone who can't pronounce the sounds -r- and -th- to narrate a video.
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-akomoff
- why did they leave out the years from 1920 (allegedly when Latvia became -Free- ) till 1945 (end of WWII)?
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- why did they leave out the years from 1920 (allegedly when Latvia became -Free- ) till 1945 (end of WWII)?
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