Russian President Boris Yeltsin (right) talks to Vitautas Landsbergis (left), chairman of the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet presidium. 05.06.1992#83133
The anti-aircraft missile division, located in the village of Mickunai near Vilnius, is preparing to leave the territory of the Republic of Lithuania as part of the withdrawal of military formations of the Russian Armed Forces.25.02.1992#8613856
The anti-aircraft missile division, located in the village of Mickunai near Vilnius, is preparing to leave the territory of the Republic of Lithuania as part of the withdrawal of military formations of the Russian Armed Forces.25.02.1992#8613855
The anti-aircraft missile division, located in the village of Mickunai near Vilnius, is preparing to leave the territory of the Republic of Lithuania as part of the withdrawal of military formations of the Russian Armed Forces.25.02.1992#8613854
The anti-aircraft missile division, located in the village of Mickunai near Vilnius, is preparing to leave the territory of the Republic of Lithuania as part of the withdrawal of military formations of the Russian Armed Forces.25.02.1992#8613853
The villa in the Trakai region near Vilnius in Lithuania that belonged to Soviet ballerina Maya Plisetskaya and her husband, composer Rodion Shchedrin.01.12.1991#8612579
Virgilius Cepaitis, Deoputy of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania, had cooperated with the State Security Committee (KGB) of the Soviet Union.20.11.1991#8609082
From left: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Algirdas Saudargas and USSR Foreign Minister Boris Pankin during the exchange of notes on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and the USSR. A friendly handshake.08.10.1991#8280243
Russian President Boris Yeltsin (right) and Vitautas Landsbergis (left), chairman of the Lithuanian Supreme Soviet presidium, shaking hands after inking the agreement on the basis of interstate relations. 29.07.1991#83130
The 37th US President Richard Nixon, left, meets with Vilnius residents (Lithuania) during his visit to the Soviet Union on March 21-April 2, 1991.25.03.1991#6692182
January 1991 events in Vilnius, Lithuanian Republic. Funeral procession for the Vilnius tragedy victims on Cathedral Square.16.01.1991#3169043
A Vilnius resident wounded during clashes between Lithuania's independence supportyers, Soviet military and members of the Natinal Salvation Committee of the Lituanian SSR.14.01.1991#8184161
Events in Vilnius in January 1991 following Lithuania's declaration of secession from the USSR. Some residents renounced their Soviet passports.14.01.1991#8184158
Events in Vilnius in January 1991 following Lithuania's declaration of secession from the USSR. Soviet military equipment in the city's streets.14.01.1991#8184157
Events in Vilnius in January 1991 following Lithuania's declaration of secession from the USSR. City residents listen to a transistor radio since radio and TV broadcasting was stopped in the city.14.01.1991#8184156
Events in Vilnius in January 1991 following Lithuania's declaration of secession from the USSR. City residents listen to a transistor radio since radio and TV broadcasting was stopped in the city.14.01.1991#8184155
Events in Vilnius in January 1991 following Lithuania's declaration of secession from the USSR. Vehicles damaged in collision with military hardware.14.01.1991#8184153
Lithuania, Vilnius. January 1991. The situation in the republic has been tense since the country declared its split from the USSR. Increased patrol maintain peace in a military town.10.01.1991#2785533
Indian distributors of the Soviet Land magazines in Lithuania (The Soviet Land magazine was published by the Novosti press agency for India). Photo for memory. Lithuanian SSR.17.09.1990#8366595
Indian distributors of the Soviet Land magazine in Lithuania (The Soviet Land magazine was published by the Novosti news agency for India) on a walk around Vilnius. Lithuanian SSR.17.09.1990#8366594
Indian distributors of the Soviet Land magazine in Lithuania. Soviet Land was published by the Novosti Press Agency for India. Meeting with Lithuanian artist Juozas Balcikonis, right.17.09.1990#8363418
First Secretary of the Lithuanian SSR Independent Communist Party Algirdas Brazauskas at home.15.09.1990#6656317
The Lithuanian SSR. Wood-carver Ipolitas Uzkurnis made this masterpiece based on Biblical stories.14.07.1990#8339370
The Lithuanian SSR. Wood-carver Ipolitas Uzkurnis made this masterpiece showing the impact of alcohol abuse on the people.14.07.1990#8339368
National park of the Lithuanian SSR (today Aukstaitija National Park). An ancient 17th-century chapel.01.07.1990#8218753
Republic of Lithuania. On March 11, 1990, the Supreme Council of the Lithuanian SSR issued a law on the renaming of the state to the Republic of Lithuania and proclaimed an act on restoring Lithuania's independence. Soldiers of the USSR Internal Forces near the printing house of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Lithuania.24.04.1990#3167620
The Lithuanian SSR. Neris Plant in Vilnius manufactures farming machinery and fodder procurement equipment. Photo: The plant's Deputy Chief Engineer Rimantas Sankauskas, right, shows a production facility turning out modern fodder procurement equipment to visitors.23.04.1990#8421121
The Lithuanian SSR. Neris Plant in Vilnius manufactures farming machinery and fodder procurement equipment. This photo shows ready-made machinery and equipment for the livestock sector, about to be shipped to clients.23.04.1990#8421099
The Lithuanian SSR. Neris Plant in Vilnius manufactures farming machinery and fodder procurement equipment. The plant delivers its products to enterprises in all other Soviet republics. Farming machinery suppliers and users interact in line with contracts.23.04.1990#8421084
The Lithuanian SSR. Neris Plant in Vilnius manufactures farming machinery and fodder procurement equipment.23.04.1990#8421083
The shortage of fuel in Lithuania after the Soviet government imposed an economic and energy blockade due to the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refusing to recognize the USSR Constitution.22.04.1990#8352730
The shortage of fuel in Lithuania after the Soviet government imposed an economic and energy blockade due to the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refusing to recognize the USSR Constitution.22.04.1990#8352729
Republic of Lithuania. After the proclamation of Lithuania's independence on March 11, 1990, the Supreme Council of Lithuania adopted a resolution "On the non-application of the Law of the USSR on military service to citizens of the Republic of Lithuania". After the adoption of this resolution, many young men of military age refuse to serve in the army of the Soviet Union. In one of the military enlistment offices in Vilnius.22.04.1990#3168112
Republic of Lithuania. On March 11, 1990, the Supreme Council of the Lithuanian SSR issued a law on the renaming of the state to the Republic of Lithuania and proclaimed an act on restoring Lithuania's independence. Flag of Lithuania.22.04.1990#3168111
A delegate at the Sajudis convention on April 22-24, 1990, in Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania.22.04.1990#3167619
Vytautas Landsbergis, Chairman of the Lithuanian Supreme Council and leader of the Sajudis political movement, at the Sajudis convention on April 22-24, 1990, in Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania.22.04.1990#3167618
Vytautas Landsbergis, Chairman of the Lithuanian Supreme Council and leader of the Sajudis political movement, at the opening of the Sajudis convention on April 22-24, 1990, in Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania.22.04.1990#3167617
Vilnius residents outside the building of the Central Committee of the Lithuanian Communist Party.21.04.1990#6726316
After the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refused to recognize the USSR Constitution, the Soviet government sent troops to Vilnius. Students of the Higher Party School study on the streets because government and public buildings were occupied by the military since March 26, 1990.19.04.1990#8352518
Rally against the Sajudis public and political movement that was leading the process of Lithuania's separation from the Soviet Union and restoring independence. Lithuania.11.04.1990#6726309
The Lithuanian Republic. A rally in support of Lithuania's independence in Vingis park on April 7, 1990.07.04.1990#3184436
Rally for independance of Lithuania in Vilnius' Vingis Park gathered around 300 thousand people on April 7, 1990.07.04.1990#2787781
Lithuanian SSR. A rally of supporters of Lithuania's independence and secession from USSR organized by Sąjudis, a Lithuanian public and political movement.05.04.1990#6726325
Lithuanian SSR. A rally of supporters of Lithuania's independence and secession from USSR organized by Sąjudis, a Lithuanian public and political movement.05.04.1990#6726324
Lithuanian SSR. A rally of supporters of Lithuania's independence and secession from USSR organized by Sąjudis, a Lithuanian public and political movement. Calls for a dialogue between Moscow and Lithuania can be seen on posters.05.04.1990#6726317
The Lithuanian Republic, the city of Klaipeda. The permanent military station of the Soviet Defence Ministry.04.04.1990#3184435
Lithuanian SSR. After declaration of Lithuania's independence on March 11, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of Lithuania adopted a resolution on non-application of the USSR law on military duty to citizens of the Republic of Lithuania. After the resolution was passed, many conscription-age men refused to serve in the Soviet Army. Lithuanian soldiers who deserted from the Soviet Army found a shelter in a mental hospital.02.04.1990#8423762
Lithuanian SSR. After Lithuania's independence on March 11, 1990, the Supreme Council of Lithuania adopted a resolution On the Non-Application of the USSR Law on Military Duty to Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania. After the adoption, many young men of military age refuse to serve in the army of the Soviet Union. Officers of the military commander's office are interrogating deserters.02.04.1990#6726320
Klaipeda, the Lithuanian SSR. A rally organized by employees of the Litrybprom (Lithuanian Fisheries Industry) Production Association in support of decisions of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Photo: M. Menzhinsky reads out the working people's appeal to President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev.02.04.1990#6726319
The Lithuanian Republic. After independence declaration of Lithuania on March 11, 1990, the Supreme Council of Lithuania adopted a resolution on "Non-application of the USSR law on military service in regards to the citizens of the Lithuanian Republic". After the adoption of this resolution many military aged males refused to join the Soviet Army. The military commandant's office in Lithuania01.04.1990#3184437
A correspondent of The Independent (UK) Edward Lucas receives the first Lithuanian visa after the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR adopted the Act on Restoring the Lithuanian State on March 11, 1990.29.03.1990#8343474
The Soviet military personnel, supported by the Internal Troops of the USSR Internal Affairs Ministry, occupy a printing office of the Lithuanian Communist Party's publishing company after the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refused to recognize the USSR Constitution.27.03.1990#8352749
The Soviet military personnel, supported by the Internal Troops of the USSR Internal Affairs Ministry, occupy a printing office of the Lithuanian Communist Party's publishing company after the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refused to recognize the USSR Constitution.27.03.1990#8352748
The Soviet military personnel, supported by the Internal Troops of the USSR Internal Affairs Ministry, occupy a printing office of the Lithuanian Communist Party's publishing company after the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refused to recognize the USSR Constitution.27.03.1990#8352747
The Soviet military personnel, supported by the Internal Troops of the USSR Internal Affairs Ministry, occupy a printing office of the Lithuanian Communist Party's publishing company after the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR refused to recognize the USSR Constitution. Printing office workers with an anti-government poster.27.03.1990#8352746
