One of popular topics in Latvia is that gasoline price is constantly growing and now it almost reached 1 LVL per 1l.
Because of such number, Statoil price looks like discounted, but it is not :)
Dienvidu pakavs 2 (South Horseshoe II) is quite prestigious, but relatively remote apartment building. It was built in 2006 and is located in Ziepniekkalns area, on the official border of Riga.
A typical Soviet quadrangle, which was playground and place of the first smoked cigarette for many of Rigans. This picture could be taken in any of Riga Soviet neighbourhood, but this is Ziepniekkalns.
Turis is one of the most famous cats living on the Riga streets. In fact, his territory is Turiba University. BTW, another very lovely kitty is looking for home. Check for its pictures here :) If yo like it, just leave the comment with your contact details and I will help you with bringing. Miaow :)
Ozolciema iela (literally Eichendorfstrasse or Oakville street) during freezing but sunny winter morning. Last days the temperature in Riga is around -15 °C (5 °F) Ozolciema iela is the border of Zepniekkalns area and Riga city at the same time.
Ziepniekkalns (Soap Maker's Hill) or simply Zepchik how it is called among Russian-speaking Rigans, is one of the latest neighborhoods in Riga built up in early 1990s. Like Purvciems on the east, Zepchik is forming Riga border, but southwest. And both of them look like typical Soviet suburbs. Typical streets with typical houses where are identical quite cheap flats. But soon prices here will go up a bit, due the building of South Bridge, which will connect Ziepniekkalns to East Bank.
Would you like to see whole Zepniekkalns with your own eyes? Apply for Riga Sky tour.
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