1918. The independence of Latvia has been proclaimed
95 years ago, on November 18, 1918, the People’s Council of Latvia proclaimed the independence of the Republic of Latvia. The first head of the government was elected Carlis Ulmanis. On December 17, 1918, the manifesto of the Provisional Workers 'and Peasants' Government of Latvia, headed by Peter Stock, was released on the establishment of Soviet power. With the support of the Red Army, the government borrowed Riga and was recognized by Moscow.