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Latvia, Latvians, Latvian
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Jānis Čakste Charismatic and Philosophical, favourite civic Nationhood
I think the Julius Caesar leaderhead can be used. Just need to remove the upper hair, make him beard and put up in black suit.
Sevopedia text: Jānis Čakste born September 14, 1859 in Lielsesava, Latvia, died March 14, 1927 in Riga, Latvia was a Latvian politician and the first president of Latvia.
He studied law in Moscow University, graduating in 1886 and became a lawyer and political activist in Latvia. In 1906, he was elected to Duma, the parliament of the Russian Empire where he promoted the idea of autonomy for Latvia.
In 1918, he became the president of Latvia's People's Council (Tautas Padome), a temporary government that proclaimed the independence of Latvia. Čakste was elected as a president for Latvia in 1922, reelected for a second term in 1925 and died while still president in 1927. He was a member of Latvian academic union "Austrums".
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Latvian Rifleman (Replacement of Rifleman) Picture
Sevopedia text: Latvian riflemen were military formations assembled starting 1915 in Latvia in order to defend Baltic territories against Germans in World War I. Initially the battalions were formed by volunteers, and from 1916 by conscription among the Latvian population. A total of about 40,000 troops were drafted into the Latvian Riflemen Division. From 1915 to 1917, Latvian Riflemen fought in the Russian army against the Germans in positions along Daugava river. In December 1916 and January 1917, Latvian riflemen suffered heavy casualties in month-long Christmas Battles which began with a surprise attack on German positions during Christmas. Suffering heavy casualties, Latvian riflemen managed to break the German line of defense but the effort was wasted as the attack was not continued. The Russian Army lost over 26,000 soldiers in the failed attack. The casualties included 9,000 Latvian riflemen, about a third of the total number at that time. The heavy casualties resulted in a strong resentment for the Russian generals and tsar among the riflemen. This resentment led to an increased support for the Bolsheviks, who were advocating an end to the war.
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Boulevard circle (Wall)
Sevopedia text: Boulevard Circle and its key element, channel, embrace the Old Riga from three sides, enclosed by the Daugava River from the remaining side. Ensemble of parks, created after 1856, became the first stage of fortification system reconstruction commenced in the 17th century by Swedish military engineers. Extensive parks with few loosely scattered buildings and residential blocks have become a wonderful counterpoint to the Old Riga. Boulevard Circle separates the Old Riga from Art Noveau blocks in the centre.
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Liepaja
Daugavpils
Jelgava
Jurmala
Rezekne
Ogre
Jekabpils
Valmiera
Salaspils
Tukums
Cesis
Kuldiga
Saldus
Olaine
Ludza
Talsi
Madona
Aluksne
Limbazi
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