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1 September 2010
  • Opinion survey: only 26% of Russian speakers support studying history of Latvia in schools as a separate subject
  • Yesterday Latvian citizenship was granted to 228 persons

According to the latest public opinion survey held by “DnB NORD barometrs”, only 26% of Russian speakers support studying history of Latvia in schools as a separate subject. Among ethnic Latvians such idea is supported by 53%. 54% of Russian speakers and 34% ethnic Latvians consider that history of Latvia should be studied together with world history. History of Latvia will be introduced as a separate subject in elementary schools starting with next school year. Vesti Segodnya

Yesterday, the government granted Latvian citizenship to 228 persons who went trough naturalisation. The majority of new citizens or 74% are ethnic Russians. 1,196 persons received Latvian citizenship during 2010. Chas, Latvijas Avize
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