Memorial site of General Pēteris Radziņš
Memorial site
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Located in Valka parish, driving along the Valka – Rūjiena (P22) road at kilometer 4, turn right, following the signs.
Pēteris Radziņš was born on May 2, 1880 in “Jaunvīndedzēs” of Lugaži parish. He studied at Lugaži parish school, Valka city school and Valka Nelsons real school. He joined the Russian army as a volunteer. In the autumn of 1919, he returned to Latvia and on October 27, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Supreme Commander of the Army, assuming this position at the moment when the Bermontites threatened Riga. As Chief of Staff, he led all the battles in Riga, Zemgale and Latgale. On February 5, 1920, he was promoted to general.
Nowadays, a memorial stone dedicated to General Pēteris Radziņš (1880 - 1930) can be seen near the family home.
On November 11, 2017, a memorial plaque to Pēteris Radziņš was unveiled in Riga, at the corner of Daugava Gate.
Video: General P. Radziņš memorial event at the Riga Brothers' Cemetery in 2019
Video: On May 2, 2019, on the 139th birthday of General Pēteris Radziņš, a commemorative event was held on the 11th November embankment, near the Presidential Palace, with an honor guard and interested parties surrounding the memorial plaque.
The Valka Museum of Local Lore's exposition "Valka - the Cradle of Latvian Independence" also reflects the life and activities of General Pēteris Radziņš.
In addition to traditional methods of displaying the collection, the exhibition uses interactive multimedia solutions. Information and annotations are translated into Estonian and English.
Used sources and references:
www.visit.valka.lv
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In memory of Pēteris Radziņš, general of the Latvian Army, two-time Cavalier of the Lāčplēsis War Order
General Pēteris Radziņš was born in Lugaži parish, Valka district, into a simple farmer's family, where he learned to do field work. He was a very smart young man, after graduating from school he decided in favor of war and thus began his army career, saving Latvia from Bermont's troops. P. Radziņš was one of the most outstanding officers of the Latvian army and was awarded numerous Latvian and foreign orders and commemorative signs.