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LatviaPublished: 21 June 2026 at 20:20

318 Road Signs in Latvia Still Display Russian and Belarusian City Names

A total of 318 road signs in Latvia still show names of cities in Russia and Belarus, including Moscow and Vitebsk. The government has not yet approved an initiative to change them.

Foto: LSM

In Latvia, there are still 318 road signs that indicate directions to cities in Russia and Belarus. Among the names featured are Moscow and Vitebsk, as well as other cities. These signs are located on roads across the country. An initiative to replace these signs was submitted to the government, but it has not been approved so far. No decision has been made regarding the changes. The information was reported by LSM, the Latvian public broadcaster. Currently, it is unclear when or if the signs will be updated.

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