Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

• Survey: 53% of Russian speaking residents and 78% of Latvian speakers consider themselves as Latvias patriots

According to a public opinion survey held by “SKDS”, only 25% of Latvian residents stated that they are “definitely patriots of Latvia” and 42% stated that they are “somewhat patriotic” towards this country, while 25% stated they are “not patriots”. 78% of Latvian speakers and 53% of Russian speakers stated that they are patriots of Latvia 72% of respondents feel that they belong to Latvia, while 12% - to Russia.

According to a public opinion survey held by SKDS, only 25% of Latvian residents stated that they are definitely patriots of Latvia and 42% stated that they are somewhat patriotic towards this country, while 25% stated they are not patriots. 78% of Latvian speakers and 53% of Russian speakers stated that they are patriots of Latvia 72% of respondents feel that they belong to Latvia, while 12% - to Russia. Latvijas Avize