Monument to Latvian Riflemen, War memorial in Old Riga, Latvia.
The Monument to Latvian Riflemen stands 13 meters tall, constructed from red granite in the center of Latvian Riflemen Square near the Occupation Museum.
Created in 1971 by Valdis Albergas, this monument commemorates the Latvian Riflemen units that formed in 1915 to defend against German forces during World War I.
The monument represents different interpretations of military history, reflecting both the service to Imperial Russia and later involvement in the Russian Civil War.
Located at coordinates 56.9468, 24.1058, the monument provides visitors with educational information through plaques detailing the riflemen's military contributions.
The Latvian Riflemen possessed exceptional combat abilities due to their education levels and German language proficiency, enabling successful reconnaissance missions during wartime.
Location: Vecrīga
Inception: 1971
Creator: Valdis Albergas
Height: 13 m
GPS coordinates: 56.94680,24.10580
Latest update: October 26, 2025 07:29
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