However, as a consequence of centuries of Russian rule (1710–1918) and later Soviet occupation, Latvia is home to a large number of ethnic Russians (26.9% in Latvia), some of whom (14.1% of Latvian residents) have not gained citizenship, leaving them with no citizenship at all.
Megjithate, si pasoje e sundimit rus (1710-1918) dhe me vone te pushtimit sovjetik, Letonia ka ne perberje nje numer ta madh rusesh etnik (26.9%), disa prej te cileve (14.1% e banoreve te Letonise) nuk kane marre shtetesine, duke i lene pa shtetesi fare.