The "Latvija" (Latvia) minibuses, produced by the Riga Autobus Factory (RAF) from 1959 until 1997, were iconic Soviet vans widely used across the USSR in public transport, as ambulances, and for various state services. The Riga Autobus Factory (RAF) was founded in 1949 in Riga, Latvian SSR, initially producing bus bodies on the chassis of existing trucks, such as the GAZ-51. In 1955, it was reorganized as the Riga Experimental Bus Factory and became a central producer of mini

March on the anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR, November 1940 -- Daily LIFT #1493

Bust of Lenin framed by the flags of the USSR and the Latvian SSR, 1987 --Daily LIFT #1476 Image via Kalnroze

Soviet Pioneers in the Latvian SSR, 1985 -- Daily LIFT #1016 The Soviet Pioneers began more modestly with large events and rallies along...

Monument to Hero of the Soviet Union Imants Sudmalis, Liepaja, Latvian SSR, USSR 1978 -- Daily LIFT #997 From the Great Soviet...

Šķaune Memorial to the Red Army Soldiers and Partisans at the Warriors' Cemetery, Šķaune, Latvian SSR, USSR 1978 -- Daily LIFT #995 A...