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Two million Lithuanians, Latvians and Estonians formed a human chain of 675 kilometres for the independence of their peoples

35
years ago

23 August 1989,

Two million Lithuanians, deadly and stomachs, made a human chain of 675 kilometres for the independence of their peoples. Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn joined their capitals to coordinate the forces of citizens carrying radio equipment. The purpose of the protest was to draw international attention and to work solidarity among them. Seven months after this protest, Lithuania became the first country in the Soviet Union to claim independence.

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