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Waiting - Monthly theme

Waiting for transport
A people waiting for a transport at bus stop near Agenskalns Market.
Spontaneous picture was made by guest candid photographer A. Garbuzar.
This photo published for Monthly theme, which is Waiting. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

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Freedom of Choice

Two bums sitting on street of freedom
Today is Friday, so why not just take a seat on freedom street right in front of hotel Latvia and have some smoke and drink with old buddy?
Sometimes when I see such "free from everything" people, I get really curious - what do they have in their minds?

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Love

Kiss in the park
A young couple kiss in the Riga central park. So romantic, huh :)
BTW, today is 9.9.9 day, which was noted because of many weddings, the same phenomenon as the last year 8.8.8. day.

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Пушкин

Pushkin statue at Riga
Last week was a monument opening ceremony of the most famous and high-minded Russian author Alexander Pushkin (Александр Сергеевич Пушкин), who was shot in the age of 38 (1799 - 1837)
Pushkin had a fabulous life and was recognized as genius during his life already. He wrote many chefs d'oeuvre, basically he has changed the Russian literature.
It was difficult to take a picture of statue without people nearby, because a lot of people were constantly coming here, to Kronvalda parks to see bronze Pushkin.

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Mazā Monētu iela

Maza Monetu iela
Mazā Monētu iela (Little Coin street) is one of the most famous streets among students in Riga.
Two the most cheapest places are located here - La Belle Epoque (aka French Bar) and recently opened Celsijs.
Ultra low prices in both places make the street wet from the spilled beer (literally :)). During rush hours (the middle of the night) it is impossible to get through the street. Hundreds of students, alternative people, bums and foreigners gather here.
It is unique place because it is not forbidden to travel with the same glass of beer from one place to another one.

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Bus Interior

A lot of people will consider this photo more than stupid, but I think it perfectly depicts some part of Riga daily life.
Half empty bus Nr 3 with passengers.
See also Interior of Tram.

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Ozols

Ozols in Tramway
Ģirts Rozentāls aka Ozols is the most famous rapper in Latvia and, I guess, the most successful.
Ozols quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his rap song about Zolik. During his artist carrier he won several Latvian music awards. Nowadays Girts Rozentals owns several shops and works as DJ in Essential Club.
Today I couldn't believed my eyes, when I saw Ozols in tram together with his unknown friend, but I would like to help him to make his name taste like ass :)

Listen some songs of Ozols.

See also the similar photo of Nark in tram.

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Passioned Cleaner

cleaner on top of the entrance
Passioned cleaner brooming the top of the entrance was caught in early morning in Purvciems
Actually, there is no access to this small roof, except small window.

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Zelta Zivtiņa Tramway

Zelta Zivtina Tramvajs
The mobile prepayment card Zelta Zivtiņa has very good and nice promotion policy.
Books on the shelves, loud speakers, curtains, soft chairs and other interior elements can be found in tramway designed as living flat.
See another way of sponsoring Zelta Zivtina tunnel
If you like this photo, then check also Bus Interior photo.

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Zelta Zivtiņas tunelis


Zelta Zivtiņas tunelis is a pedestrian tunnel under 13. Janvara street.
Named after Zelta Zivtina (Gold Fish) mobile prepayment card, owned by TELE2.
A good mural design made this tunnel more lively and colorful, especialliy during grey autumn.

See also Swedbank tunnel.

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How much for South Osetia?


In addition to How much for Georgia. This banner was overwritten with South Osetia (South Ossetia in English sources)
This Riga life scene is next to Central Station.

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Grecinieku iela Stop


Tram stop at Grecenieku iela.
Life scene: Girl is looking at time schedule while talking on the phone :)

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Lielā talka


Lielā talka (A Big Subbotnik) was held in Latvia yesterday.
Liela talka is a day of voluenteer work organized for cleaning nature of garbage. This subbotnik was devoted to the 90 anniversary of the Latvia Independence.
President and Prime Minister collected garbage among tens thousands of people as well, showing a good example for everybody.

See also: Gaismas tilti
Guest photographer: f64

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Melting Alley


The spring is coming. Snow in parks is starting to melt down :)
Usual picture in Kronvalda Parks.

Guest Photographer: Layza

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Bloody Bum


- Don't hit, I am already beaten..
I found this bomzh or bomj (bum) (with Rolex on his left hand) in a stairway of my house late night.
He was sleeping on the floor and has bled all beneath him.
When it is cold outside, Riga bums often get into basements or garrets of apartment buildings, but I really dislike when they stink next to me.

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