Latvian Secondary school graduation badge

In the 1930s Latvia achieved one of the highest standards of living in Europe. The country adopted a progressive social insurance system. Already in the 1920s, Latvia became known throughout the world as a country that took special care of the rights of national minorities. With financial support from the government, Latvia’s national minorities created their own autonomous school system. Latvia was often mentioned abroad as an example to other countries of the protection of minority rights.