History of Moscow Forstadt in Riga

Today's appearance Moscow Forstadt acquired in the late 19th and early 20th century. Since the 15th century, people of Russian and Jewish nationality had great importance in its development. The Riga Town Hall did not allow Russian traders to live within the walls of the Old Town and they settled down Maskavas Street next to the city gate, installing tent barracks and huts there.

The Prayer House of Grebenshchikova Community is not only the largest Old Believer church in Latvia, but also in the whole world. The temple has 25 thousand parishioners-Old Believers - this is the largest Old Believer community in the world. The oldest synagogue in Riga is located on the street. Masquas 57. It was originally housed in a wooden house since 1780. Since 1843, its stone structure began, a plot of land was leased, for as long as Jews were not entitled to own real estate. Only in 1850 was it allowed to own the land. Like other synagogues, it was burned on July 4, 1941. The largest wooden structure in Latvia is the Lutheran Church of St. Jesus. This is the fourth building on this site. In 1635 the first stone of the first construction was laid. Above the entrance stands a 37-meter two-level tower. Academy of Sciences of Latvia and observation deck on it. It was originally designed as a farmer’s house. It was built from 1952 to 1958, and commissioned in 1960. Slabs of natural and artificial stone are used. To visit the observation deck, the elevator goes up to the 15th floor, after which two more walk. From above we have the whole of Riga and its main attractions - the Old Town, the market, the railway station, the other bank of the Daugava River, etc. Riga Promenade. Along the coast of the Daugava lies the Spikeri quarter and the promenade. It is part of the historical center of Riga and is included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Since the 14th century, this quarter served as a place for unloading ships.

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