Lithuanian SSR. Palace of Sports in Vilnius. The pre-election conference (elections to the Supreme Council of the Lithuanian SSR on February 24, 1990) held by the Sajudis social and political organization ("Movement"), which headed the process of secession of the Lithuanian SSR from the USSR in 1988-1990 and the restoration of the independence of the Republic of Lithuania. One of the Sajudis leaders Vytautas Landsbergis is seen speaking.