Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227235
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. Participants in a rally walk to the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227233
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. City residents light candles to commemorate those killed in the clashes.16.02.1991#8227232
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally takes place at Vilnius TV Tower to mark Lithuania's Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227231
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227230
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally takes place at Vilnius TV Tower to mark Lithuania's Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227229
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally takes place at Vilnius TV Tower to mark Lithuania's Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227228
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227227
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227226
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227225
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally on the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227224
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. Participants in a rally walk to the Cathedral Square in Vilnius to mark Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227223
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. City residents light candles to commemorate those killed in the clashes.16.02.1991#8227222
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A rally takes place at Vilnius TV Tower to mark Lithuania's Independence Day.16.02.1991#8227221
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A special designation police department unit of the Ministry of Interior of the USSR conducts a special night operation.15.02.1991#8227238
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A special designation police department unit of the Ministry of Interior of the USSR conducts a special night operation.15.02.1991#8227237
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A special designation police department unit of the Ministry of Interior of the USSR conducts a special night operation.15.02.1991#8227236
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A special designation police department unit of the Ministry of Interior of the USSR conducts a special night operation.14.02.1991#8227234
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Lithuania Vytautas Landsbergis, far center, during the news conference following the Lithuanian independence referendum.10.02.1991#8227171
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A soldier of the special designation police department of the Ministry of Interior of the USSR, located in the republic.10.02.1991#8227168
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A children's drawing is seen on barbed wire.10.02.1991#8227167
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Lithuania Vytautas Landsbergis during the news conference following the Lithuanian independence referendum.10.02.1991#8227166
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. A woman casts her vote during the Lithuanian independence referendum.09.02.1991#8227170
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union, with clashes between supporters of the country's independence, Soviet Armed Forces servicemen, and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. Security guards are seen near the government building.08.02.1991#8227169
A rally of Latvian emigrants in Washington DC during the official visit of the President of the USSR, General Secretary of the USSR Communist Party Central Committee Mikhail Gorbachev to the US (May 30 - June 4, 1990).31.05.1990#8295040
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
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.05.02.1990#6671039
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.05.02.1990#6671037
A visit by General Secretary of Central Committee of the Communist Party of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev to the Lithuanian SSR, January 11-13, 1990. Soviet servicemen, who worked in Lithuania, before the meeting.13.01.1990#6652014
Commemoration rally in honor of the victims of tragedy in Tbilisi on April 9, 1989. Georgian center Mziuri on Old Arbat street, Moscow.19.05.1989#689466
Commemoration rally in honor of the victims of tragedy in Tbilisi on April 9, 1989. Georgian center Mziuri on Old Arbat street, Moscow.19.05.1989#689465
Commemoration rally in honor of the victims of tragedy in Tbilisi on April 9, 1989. Georgian center Mziuri on Old Arbat street, Moscow.19.05.1989#689464
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: |The funeral of victims of civil unrest.16.04.1989#6739252
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: The funeral of victims of civil unrest.16.04.1989#6739244
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: Laying flowers near the Government House in memory of the deceased.16.04.1989#6739243
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: The funeral of victims of civil unrest.16.04.1989#6739242
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: A soldier on a street in Tbilisi.12.04.1989#6739257
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: Tbilisi residents on city streets.12.04.1989#6739240
Tbilisi events or the Tragedy of April 8 imply a special operation to disperse an unauthorized opposition rally near the Government House of the Georgian SSR in Tbilisi in the early hours of April 9, 1989. The operation involved units of the Soviet Interior Ministry's troops and the Soviet Army. In all, 18 people were killed while clashing with government forces, and over 200 more were injured. Photo: A police patrol receives instructions due to the declaration of a curfew following the tragic events of April 9.12.04.1989#6739239
The Latvian SSR. February 18-19, 1989. The Constituent Congress of the Movement for Latvia's National Independence in Ogre. Photo: Delegates take part in the work of the Congress.18.02.1989#6752833
The Latvian SSR. February 18-19, 1989. The Constituent Congress of the Movement for Latvia's National Independence in Ogre. Photo: Electing members of the Board.18.02.1989#6752829
