Soviet Russia recognizes Latvia in a peace treaty
On August 11, 1920, Soviet Russia recognized Latvia in a peace treaty.
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The Event
On August 11, 1920, Soviet Russia recognized Latvia in a peace treaty.
The Political Context
The Riga settlement ended the Latvian War of Independence and recognized the new republic’s sovereignty.
From negotiations to implementation
A dated agreement records the terms the parties accepted. Its signature, legal effect and practical implementation can belong to different dates.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
The proposed visual shows period diplomatic tables, sealed document folders and a map without legible invented borders. It is an AI illustration, not archival footage or an eyewitness record.
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