Liden & Denz Riga

Learn Russian with Passion

Located in the heart of Riga on Krišjāņa Barona Iela 5, Liden & Denz occupies a beautifully renovated Art Nouveau building just a short stroll from the Old Town. Our Riga campus features ten fully air-conditioned, sunlit classrooms (seating up to 88 students), a cosy lounge, a kitchen and fast, free Wi-Fi. A recent expansion adds three more classrooms and a 200 m² space housing one of Latvia’s largest Russian libraries with over 50,000 books. Culinary enthusiasts will enjoy our new kitchen studio, hosting Russian cooking classes. With cafés, lunch spots, gardens and public transport on our doorstep, Liden & Denz Riga offers a rich and immersive learning environment like no other.
  • School size: Small
  • Age Group: Adults (16+)
  • Levels: All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Shared Apartment

Highlights

  • Learn Russian within the European Union, in charming and culturally rich Riga.
  • Official exam centre and creator of the "I Love Russian" coursebook series.
  • Home to one of Latvia’s largest Russian libraries with 50,000+ books.
  • Internationally accredited and award-winning school with a warm, safe atmosphere.

Programmes Offered

Standard Group Course
Available year-round, this 20-lesson-per-week course welcomes new students weekly. The modular two-week units follow a spiral structure, revisiting grammar and building on it with new speech patterns.
Intensive Group Course
Includes 20 morning lessons with the Standard Course group, plus 5 extra mini-group lessons on two afternoons per week. Afternoon topics vary by level: – Elementary (A1/A1+): Survival Russian and real-life outdoor lessons (shopping, restaurants, directions, reservations, travel, phone calls). – Pre-intermediate (A2/A2+): Focus on customs, traditions, festivals, cuisine, history, and social issues. – Intermediate (B1/B1+): Topics include business, economy, politics, media, culture, and literature.
Combination Courses
Blend group and individual lessons, allowing for specialised study in business or cultural areas.
One-to-One Courses
Tailored for focused learning, these are available at various intensities: 15–40 lessons per week.
Online Courses
Live lessons delivered by our regular teachers, offering the same quality and content as in-person classes.

Contact

Contact School

Homestay Staying with a local host is one of the most effective ways to improve your Russian through daily conversation in a natural setting. Our homestay hosts are friendly, patient, and supportive. Liden & Denz offers single rooms with a choice of two meal plans: breakfast only, or breakfast and dinner.Shared Flats  For a more independent lifestyle, shared flats are ideal—perfect for students who enjoy living with others. Flats have 3–4 single rooms, a shared bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine. Bed linen and WiFi are included. Prices are similar to host families, but no meals are provided, making self-catering a flexible and budget-friendly choice.Hotels and Hostels For great-value hotels or hostels, contact us for a list of carefully selected options.

  • Homestay
  • Shared Apartment

Over half of Riga’s population are native Russian speakers, and 85% of under-35s speak Russian fluently. For Latvian speakers, Russian is also a valuable skill on the job market.Like Barcelona for Spanish, Riga offers a natural immersion environment for Russian – the only EU capital to do so. It’s safe, easy to reach, and often visa-free (special rules apply for UK stays over 90 days).Riga’s UNESCO-listed old town boasts stunning Art Nouveau architecture and is one of Europe’s top cultural destinations. The medieval Vecrīga features landmarks like the famous House of the Blackheads.Just outside the city, Jurmala offers beaches and green spaces – perfect for a relaxing escape.

Exams

TRKI Russian Exam Liden & Denz is a licensed TRKI centre, the only state-recognised Russian language exam for foreigners, with six levels matching the CEFR. The written part (90 mins–4 hrs) is completed online; the oral part (30–90 mins) is done via Zoom. Exams are scheduled individually and can be retaken as needed. To ensure success, all candidates must complete a short one-to-one prep course, starting with a mock exam to identify weak points. Lessons are tailored with your teacher to target these areas and prepare you for the exam format.

More Features

Learn Russian through Communication Our Russian courses follow a communicative approach, combining real-life phrases with a clear, structured focus on grammar. This is essential in Russian, where word endings and positions define meaning. Grammar and conversation progress together, moving logically from simple to complex concepts.The City is Our Classroom Lessons from time to time take place outside—at markets, train stations or shops—so you can practise immediately in real-life situations and build confidence using everyday Russian while exploring the city.Our Teachers All teachers are native speakers with degrees in Russian as a Foreign Language or Linguistics. They use interactive methods like role-plays, discussions, and storytelling and regularly share best practices to enhance learning.

Testimonials

Highly recommended, and I hope to return myself! After four weeks learning Russian here, I’ve come away with much more confidence in my speaking and listening. I had previously studied Russian grammar intensely, but stumbled when I had to introduce myself. At Liden & Denz, I was exposed to lessons taught exclusively in Russian, and when you are placed in that environment for long periods, it is much easier to pick up communication skills. The teachers are engaging and push students to ensure they are successful. There are also enough classes that you can also be sure to be with people the same level as you, so you are not held back. From a social perspective, students spend lots of time outside of class together exploring Riga and its many cultural offerings. As someone who has been on immersive language schools previously, I can honestly say that this was a first-class experience, with a lovely community feeling combined with a strong work ethic.
Luke UK
Easy going language school. Had some very nice teachers in Nadezhda and Alyona!!
Tobias Italy
I was at Liden & Denz for 10 weeks, and I have definitely felt my Russian improve tremendously. If you are looking for an intensive, everyday Russian language program, this is an amazing option to improve your Russian and explore Riga.
Qian Malaysia

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