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Rolands Zagorskis
Rolands is a Latvian masculine given name. It is the Latvian spelling of Roland and may refer to: *Rolands Bērziņš (born 1975), Latvian chess International Master *Rolands Broks (born 1969), Latvian politician *Rolands Bulders (born 1965), Latvian footballer *Rolands Freimanis (born 1988), Latvian basketball player *Rolands Kalniņš (1922-2022), Latvian film director * Rolands Rikards, Latvian scientist, preofessor and politician * Rolands Šmits (born 1995), Latvian basketball player *Rolands Štrobinders Rolands Štrobinders (born 14 April 1992) is a Latvian athlete specialising in the javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by run ... (born 1992), Latvian javelin thrower * Rolands Upatnieks (1932–1994), Latvian luger References {{given name Latvian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvia
Latvia ( or ; lv, Latvija ; ltg, Latveja; liv, Leţmō), officially the Republic of Latvia ( lv, Latvijas Republika, links=no, ltg, Latvejas Republika, links=no, liv, Leţmō Vabāmō, links=no), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the Baltic states; and is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of , with a population of 1.9 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians belong to the ethno-linguistic group of the Balts; and speak Latvian, one of the only two surviving Baltic languages. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population. After centuries of Teutonic, Swedish, Polish-Lithuanian and Russian rule, which was mainly executed by the local Baltic German aristocracy, the independent R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland (name)
Roland is a masculine Frankish given name that is also used as a family name. Forms in other languages include: Orlando (Italian), Rolando (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish), Roldán (Spanish). Origin The name Roland originates from Frankish. Its meaning has usually been identified as "famous land," "from the famous land," or "fame of the land", derived from the stems "Hrōð" or "χrōþi" meaning fame, and "land" (Hrōþiland). Some claim that "land" was derived from "nand," meaning "brave.", The name became widespread after the semi-legendary military hero Roland who served in the Frankish army under Charlemagne circa 778 A.D. and whose exploits were celebrated in the ''Chanson de Roland'' or ''Song of Roland''. Variations include " Rollo" in British English and "Rolle" in Scandinavian languages. Given name * Roland (bishop of Treviso) (fl. 1073–1089), Italian prelate *Roland of Cremona (1178–1259), Italian Dominican friar and theologian *Roland of Sicily (1296–1361), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latvian Language
Latvian ( ), also known as Lettish, is an Eastern Baltic language belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family, spoken in the Baltic region. It is the language of Latvians and the official language of Latvia as well as one of the official languages of the European Union. There are about 1.3 million native Latvian speakers in Latvia and 100,000 abroad. Altogether, 2 million, or 80% of the population of Latvia, speak Latvian. Of those, around 1.16 million or 62% of Latvia's population use it as their primary language at home, however excluding the Latgale Region it is spoken as a native language in villages and towns by over 90% of the population. As a Baltic language, Latvian is most closely related to neighboring Lithuanian (as well as Old Prussian, an extinct Baltic language); however Latvian has followed a more rapid development. In addition, there is some disagreement whether Latgalian and Kursenieki, which are mutually intelligible with Latvian, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Bērziņš
Rolands Bērziņš (also Roland Berzinsh; born January 14, 1975, in Riga) is a Latvian chess player who holds the FIDE title of International Master (1993). He is a Latvian Chess Championship winner (2021). Chess career Rolands Bērziņš won the gold medal in Latvian Chess Championship in 2021, silver medal in 2003 (tournament won Evgeny Sveshnikov) and bronze medal in 2002 (tournament won Ilmārs Starostīts). Rolands Bērziņš played for Latvia in European Team Chess Championship: * In 1992, at reserve board in Debrecen (+1, =5, -1); Rolands Bērziņš played for Latvia in Chess Olympiads: * In 2002, at first reserve board in the 35th Chess Olympiad in Bled (+2, =3, -5). Rolands Bērziņš successfully played in following International Chess tournaments: * In 1998, 1st in Prievidza (Slovakia); * In 1999, 1st in Bern (Switzerland); * In 1999, 2nd in Tampere (Finland); * In 2000, 2nd in Hamburg (Germany); * In 2000, 1st in Norderstedt (Germany). Rolands Bērziņš is a gradu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Broks
Rolands Broks (born 18 May 1969) is a Latvian politician, member of the Latvian Farmers' Union The Latvian Farmers' Union ( lv, Latvijas Zemnieku savienība, LZS) is an agrarian political party in Latvia. Initially formed in 1917 during the period of Latvian War of Independence, it was banned in 1934. It was re-established in 1990. It is ... party and was the Minister of Education and Science of Latvia from 3 November 2010 to 25 October 2011. References 1969 births Living people Politicians from Riga Latvian Farmers' Union politicians Ministers of Education and Science of Latvia University of Latvia alumni {{Latvia-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Bulders
Rolands Bulders (born 12 March 1965 in Liepāja) is a retired Latvian international footballer. He obtained a total number of 33 caps for the Latvia national football team, scoring three goals. His last club was FK Ventspils FK Ventspils is a Latvian football club, based at Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions in Ventspils city and is one of the most popular football clubs in the country. The club played in the Latvian Virsliga since 1997. It was abolished in 2020, but h .... References 1965 births Living people Latvian men's footballers Latvia men's international footballers Footballers from Liepāja Latvian expatriate men's footballers Men's association football forwards FS Jelgava players FK Liepājas Metalurgs players IK Brage players Kiskőrösi FC footballers FK Ventspils players Soviet men's footballers {{Latvia-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Freimanis
Rolands Freimanis (born January 21, 1988) is a Latvian professional basketball player for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League. He plays at the power forward and center positions. Professional career Born in Gulbene, Latvia, Freimanis started his career with ASK Rīga where he played until 2008. For the 2008–09 season he went to BK VEF Rīga. After one season there his contract was bought-out by CB Sevilla as he spent next season playing for their farm-club Qalat Cajasol. Following two years from 2010 till 2012 he played in LEB Gold league with short stint in Spanish ACB League with Lagun Aro GBC. Before the 2012–13 season, Freimanis joined Sutor Montegranaro of the Lega Basket Serie A. On September 1, 2013, he signed with Ukrainian team Khimik. He had strong season with Khimik that included making Eurocup quarterfinals for the first time in club history as well as reaching Ukrainian League finals. Also, Freimanis showed loyalty to his club as he stayed with team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Kalniņš
Rolands Kalniņš (9 May 1922 – 17 May 2022) was a Latvian film director, screenwriter, and producer. Biography Rolands Kalniņš was born on 9 May 1922 in Vecslabada, Istra Parish, Latvia to a post worker family. From 1937 to 1940, he studied at the Riga State Gymnasium No.1. Following World War II, he started working as a director at the Riga Film Studio, instantly from an assistant director to a second director. His films ''I Remember Everything, Richard'' and ''Four White Shirts'' were pulled from cinemas as they were declared undesirable. He won Best Screenplay Award at the Chișinău Film Festival (1967) for his film ''I Remember Everything, Richard''. In 1980, his film '' Saruna ar karalieni'' received the Latvian National Film Festival Prize for best documentary, and in 2005 he received an Award for Life Contribution. In 1991, he produced ''Cilvēka bērns''. He turned 100 on 9 May 2022, and died on 17 May. See also *''I Remember Everything, Richard ''I Reme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Šmits
Rolands Šmits (born June 25, 1995) is a Latvian professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the LKL and the EuroLeague. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10"), and a weight of 106.4 kg (235 lbs.), he can play at either the power forward or center positions. Early career Šmits came up through the junior youth ranks of the Latvian club BK Valmiera. He left his native Latvia, for Spain in 2011. He joined the Spanish club Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, and played for their feeder team in the amateur Spanish fourth-tier level Liga EBA, in the 2011–12 season. Professional career Šmits made his debut in the Spanish top-tier level Liga ACB, with Fuenlabrada, during the 2012–13 season, while also seeing action for Grupo Eulen Carrefour El Bulevar de Ávila, in the country’s third-tier division LEB Plata, that same season. From 2013 to 2015, he primarily played for Fuenlabrada's reserve team in LEB Plata sides Fundación Baloncesto Fuenlabrada and the affiliated team Viten Get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolands Štrobinders
Rolands Štrobinders (born 14 April 1992) is a Latvian athlete specialising in the javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the .... He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final. His personal best in the event is 85.07 metres set in Bad Köstritz in 2017. Competition record Seasonal bests by year *2010 – 68.88 *2011 – 75.71 *2012 – 81.20 *2013 – 81.68 *2014 – 83.10 *2015 – 83.37 *2016 – 81.76 *2017 – 85.07 References Latvian male javelin throwers Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1992 births World Athletics Championships athletes for Latvia Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Latvia {{Latvia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
