Russian Theatre, Riga

Name: Russian Theatre
Address: Kaļķu iela 16, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 225 395

#57 among attractions in Riga

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre, colloquially referred to as the Russian Theatre or the RRT, is a Russian-language theatre in Riga, Latvia. It is located on 16 Kaļķu iela, Riga. ()

Local name: Mihaila Čehova Rīgas Krievu teātris Coordinates: 56°56'56"N, 24°6'35"E

Address

Kaļķu iela 16Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga LV-1050 Latvia

Contact

+371 67 225 395

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Day trips

Russian Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Church, Galerija Centrs, Riga Cathedral pipe organ, Riga Cathedral.

~520 ftSW
Medieval church with a high steeple
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~680 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galerija Centrs, Riga
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~900 ftW
Square
Riga Cathedral pipe organ, Riga
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~810 ftSW
Lutheran church dating from 13th century
Riga Cathedral, Riga
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~470 ftNW
Art Nouveau architecture
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~890 ftSW
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~820 ftN
Gothic architecture, Forts and castles, Historical place
Powder Tower, Riga
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~550 ftS
13th-century church in the Gothic style
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~1960 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
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~890 ftN
Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. James's Cathedral, Riga
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~840 ftN
Military museum in a medieval tower
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russian Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Amber Line, Riga (2 min walk), Riga Porcelain Museum, Riga (2 min walk), St. George's Church, Riga (2 min walk), Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Riga (2 min walk).

How to get to Russian Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian Theatre:

Tram

National Opera • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (5 min walk)
Aspazijas bulvāris • Lines: 1, 11 (6 min walk)

Bus

Inženieru iela • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 14, 16, 2, 24, 30, 300, 316, 324, 371, 57 (7 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 22, 322 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (7 min walk)
Latvijas Universitāte • Lines: 15 (7 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (14 min walk)
Torņakalns (35 min walk)