The Rider and Others
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The Rider and Others
29.99 €
"The book by Jevgenijs Gombergs is a convincing document that reveals the author's value system, his approach to the restoration of cultural heritage in the polycentric culture of Latvia. The author of the book, a successful businessman and a keen philanthropist, enriched Riga with restored and reconstructed historical monuments, as well as newly created symbols and memorial signs. Protecting the historical relics sector close to his heart, the author successfully argued with officials. The fascinating narrative introduces both the values of the heterogeneous Latvian society and the interpretations of history in the context of the political situation.
The book offers excellent material for studying the social history of Latvia at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries". Ojars Sparitis,
Academician, Professor of the Latvian Academy of Arts
"Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jevgenijs Gombergs, a passionate lover of the history and culture of Riga, has been involved in the restoration and renovation of its lost monuments - sculptural and architectural - for many years. Many memorial signs to Latvian cultural figures have been erected in our city thanks to his enthusiasm and organizational talent. In this book, he talks in vivid language about the restoration of monuments as works of art and the socio-historical context of their creation. Today, when Russia continues its aggression against humanity, the attitude towards some monuments has changed, but their existence is an objective history that cannot be rewritten."
Janis Krastiņš,
Academician
"I have been friends with the author of the book, entrepreneur Jevgenijs Gombergs, for many years, both in business and in life. I admire his love for Riga, the persistence with which he resurrected the lost monuments of Latvian history. It is a pity that those who are trying to rewrite history do not understand this. In a gripping and fascinating story, Evgeny spoke in easy language about twenty-five years of unique work on monuments." Julius Kruminsh,
Entrepreneur
The book offers excellent material for studying the social history of Latvia at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries". Ojars Sparitis,
Academician, Professor of the Latvian Academy of Arts
"Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jevgenijs Gombergs, a passionate lover of the history and culture of Riga, has been involved in the restoration and renovation of its lost monuments - sculptural and architectural - for many years. Many memorial signs to Latvian cultural figures have been erected in our city thanks to his enthusiasm and organizational talent. In this book, he talks in vivid language about the restoration of monuments as works of art and the socio-historical context of their creation. Today, when Russia continues its aggression against humanity, the attitude towards some monuments has changed, but their existence is an objective history that cannot be rewritten."
Janis Krastiņš,
Academician
"I have been friends with the author of the book, entrepreneur Jevgenijs Gombergs, for many years, both in business and in life. I admire his love for Riga, the persistence with which he resurrected the lost monuments of Latvian history. It is a pity that those who are trying to rewrite history do not understand this. In a gripping and fascinating story, Evgeny spoke in easy language about twenty-five years of unique work on monuments." Julius Kruminsh,
Entrepreneur
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