RIGA—A view of the city—one of the oldest in Europe—from the October Bridge which spans the River Daugava (Western Dvina). Riga is fast becoming a busy industrial center.
Below: A corner of Riga Beach on the amber-strewn Gulf of Riga—an inlet of the Baltic.
The Latvian national costume is seen in this group acting at the 'Saulgrieji'* Folk Theatre, Riga.
The Meat Pavilion of the Central Collective Farm Market, Riga.
Assembling radio sets at the Popov Radio Factory, Riga.

* "Saulgrieži" per the correction mentioned earlier.

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