The historical review of mechanics development in Latvia from 18. Century till to the present day is given. Engineer and inventor in the field of rockets techniques Fridrihs Canders (1887. - 1933.), which was born in Riga and graduate the Riga Politechnically institute (1914.), is mentioned. The first remarkable authors N. Rozenauers (1890. - 1970.) of mechanics textbooks in Latvian language are mentioned also. Variations and birth of mechanical direction courses after Second World War are more considered. Is shown that the main learning subjects in the area of mechanics are included in study programs four large Latvia higher schools. The main scientifically and textbooks of mechanics, that are made and published by Latvian scientists and professors, are given. The main study programs and courses of mechanics in Latvian higher schools are mentioned.