Assimilation is a large and long standing problem in LV. Same as it is in say America with Hispanic immigrants. The laws that went into effect last year have been in parliamentary talks for over a decade.
Beware of the RU MSM though, same as any other. Baba isn't getting deported over here because she can't pass the language test requirements. It's mainly preexisting transients, homeless, and newer immigrants who refuse to take the language & civics testing.
I noticed when they had the annual mini Moscow event that the issue was brought up in a negative light, with TAS claiming poor old bababuška is getting the boot when that simply isn't the case.
I'd say only, unless there's some oddly specific instance that the public isn't privy to. I know despite the new citizenship laws, little has changed in my old neighborhood which is traditionally 1/3 Russian.
100% concur. Thanks for the reply!
Assimilation is a large and long standing problem in LV. Same as it is in say America with Hispanic immigrants. The laws that went into effect last year have been in parliamentary talks for over a decade.
Beware of the RU MSM though, same as any other. Baba isn't getting deported over here because she can't pass the language test requirements. It's mainly preexisting transients, homeless, and newer immigrants who refuse to take the language & civics testing.
I noticed when they had the annual mini Moscow event that the issue was brought up in a negative light, with TAS claiming poor old bababuška is getting the boot when that simply isn't the case.
Mainly or only? The stories I have read have been specific and falsifiable when I read past the headline and initial packaging fluff.
I'd say only, unless there's some oddly specific instance that the public isn't privy to. I know despite the new citizenship laws, little has changed in my old neighborhood which is traditionally 1/3 Russian.