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.

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.

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 History of the Klodt Family Through the Centuries

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.