On February 6, 1994, former leaders of defenders of the Russian Supreme Soviet (Parliament) Building that was shelled by tanks on October 4, 1993 on orders from Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Photo: Russian Vice President Alexander Rutskoi leaves Lefortovo prison in the company of his family and friends.26.02.1994#6299290
The constitutional crisis of 1993 in the Russian Federation, September 21 - October 4, 1993, the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation are disbanded. The National Salvation Front opposition movement holds a picket outside the House of Soviets.21.09.1993#6295991
The constitutional crisis of 1993 in the Russian Federation, September 21 - October 4, 1993, the Congress of People's Deputies and the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation are disbanded. Defenders of the House of Soviets (the White House).21.09.1993#6295990
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
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union. Supporters of the country's independence clashed with service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the Committee for the National Salvation of the Lithuanian SSR. Photo: Abandoned armored vehicles after an attack on the Vilnius television tower.16.02.1991#8227351
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union. Supporters of the country's independence clashed with service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the Committee for the National Salvation of the Lithuanian SSR. Photo: Local residents stage a rally.16.02.1991#8227350
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union. Supporters of the country's independence clashed with service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the Committee for the National Salvation of the Lithuanian SSR. Photo: Paying last respects to those killed during clashes.16.02.1991#8227349
Events in Vilnius, Lithuania, in February 1991 following the republic's secession from the Soviet Union. Supporters of the country's independence clashed with service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the Committee for the National Salvation of the Lithuanian SSR. Photo: The posters of protesters.16.02.1991#8227348
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 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
January 11-13, 1991. Clashes in Vilnius between advocates of Lithuania's independence, service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. following Lithuania's secession from the Soviet Union. Photo: The funeral of a city resident who was killed during street fighting.13.01.1991#6688591
January 11-13, 1991. Clashes in Vilnius between advocates of Lithuania's independence, service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. following Lithuania's secession from the Soviet Union. Photo: Various firearms confiscated from local residents.13.01.1991#6688589
January 11-13, 1991. Clashes in Vilnius between advocates of Lithuania's independence, service personnel of the Soviet Armed Forces and activists of the National Salvation Committee of the Lithuanian SSR. following Lithuania's secession from the Soviet Union. Photo: Vilnius residents bring flowers and candles to the scene of tragic events.13.01.1991#6688588
February 12-14, 1990. Ethnic riots swept Dushanbe, with protesters attacking Armenian nationals. Photo: Soviet soldiers establish law and order in the city.14.02.1990#6667191
February 12-14, 1990. Ethnic riots swept Dushanbe, with protesters attacking Armenian nationals. Photo: Cleaning the streets.14.02.1990#6667188
February 12-14, 1990. Ethnic riots swept Dushanbe, with protesters attacking Armenian nationals. Photo: Soviet soldiers establish law and order after a state of emergency was declared in the city.14.02.1990#6667186
February 12-14, 1990. Ethnic riots swept Dushanbe, with protesters attacking Armenian nationals. Photo: Soviet soldiers relax briefly after a state of emergency was declared in the city.14.02.1990#6667185
February 12-14, 1990. Ethnic riots swept Dushanbe, with protesters attacking Armenian nationals. Photo: Armenian families leave the city.12.02.1990#6667190
Dushanbe residents rallied to demand the deportations of the Armenians from the Tajik SSR and threatened reprisals if their demand was not met. This eventually led to all-out riots, violence and fatalities.11.02.1990#6667187
Dushanbe residents rallied to demand the deportations of the Armenians from the Tajik SSR and threatened reprisals if their demand was not met. This eventually led to all-out riots, violence and fatalities.11.02.1990#6667184
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654552
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654551
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654550
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654548
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654546
Ethnic riots in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, with massive violence against the Armenian population, robberies, murders, arson and destruction of property, January 13-20, 1990. Victims in the diplomatic mission of the Armenian SSR in Moscow.20.01.1990#6654544
Protesters demanding the reunification of the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region with the Armenian SSR, at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex in Yerevan, which is dedicated to the victims of the 1915 Armenian genocide.23.09.1988#8353588
The Ukrainian SSR. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster on April 26, 1986, the largest man-made disaster of the 20th century in terms of scope and damage. Firefighters and first responders worked around the clock, without days-off, from early morning until late at night, in a hazardous radioactive environment.01.07.1986#8976886
