Ethnic split in Latvia looks bigger than it really is, researchers suggest

LSM English26 October 2026, 06:52 UTCLatvia

The division in Latvian society along ethnic lines is greater in our perceptions than in reality, according to the association "Russian Voice for Latvia", after surveying almost 600 Latvian residents on the streets and online this year.

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