Latvia: People and Destinies, Stories and Legends

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Fates of legendary people of our time and past years, interesting stories and legends

Crocodile Dundee is originally from Dundaga.

P125 6, Dundaga, Dundaga Parish, Talsi Municipality, LV-3270, Latvia

The prototype of Crocodile Dundee was originally from Dundaga. Despite his complicated history, he is honored in Dundaga as a native son and local hero.

Prisoner of war camp Stalag 340 Dünaburg on the territory of the Dinaburg Fortress

Mihaila Street 1, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Latvia

In July 1941, the Hitlerites established a large prisoner-of-war camp in Daugavpils as well – Stalag 347. In August, the camp was renumbered to Stalag 340. The prisoners were initially held in the powder magazines of the Dinaburg Fortress, and later in vegetable warehouses and stables behind the ramparts on its northern side. On the camp gate hung a poster depicting a stick with the inscription "Here is your master!". Below it, on a blackboard, the date was recorded daily along with the number of prisoners held in the camp.

Mikhail Chekhov - from Riga to Beverly Hills

Kaļķu Street 16, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

The Riga Russian Theatre is named after Mikhail Chekhov. So who was this actor, director, and teacher of geniuses, born 132 years ago on August 17, 1891? What is he famous for? What is his contribution to the theatrical art of Latvia?

The Klodt Family - Swedes, Livonians, and Russians

Zaube, Zaube Parish, LV-4113, Zaube, Zaube Parish, Cēsis Municipality, LV-4113, Latvia

The History of the Klodt Family Through the Centuries

Mikhail Baryshnikov - from Riga to New York

Mazā Smilšu Street 8, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

Soviet and American ballet artist, choreographer, actor, collector, photographer, public figure. A "non-returnee" to the USSR, who stayed in Canada during a tour in 1974. Nominee for the Oscar and Golden Globe awards in the category "Best Supporting Actor" for the role in the film *The Turning Point* (1978). Commander of the Latvian Order of the Three Stars.