Baltic Way 20 Year ago

Antanas

Baltic Way 20 Year ago

  • I am in the centre with flag and my son

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the 1989 demonstration. For the mathematical contest commemorating it, see Baltic Way (mathematical contest).*

Human chain formed in Lithuania
The Baltic Way or Baltic Chain (also Chain of Freedom,[1] Estonian: Balti kett, Latvian: Baltijas ceļš, Lithuanian: Baltijos kelias) was a peaceful political protest on August 23, 1989. Approximately two million people joined their hands to form a human chain spanning over 600 kilometres (370 mi) across the three Baltic states – Estonian SSR, Latvian SSR, and Lithuanian SSR, republics of the Soviet Union. It marked the 50th anniversary of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. The pact and its secret protocols divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence and led to the occupation of the Baltic states in 1940. The event was organized by Baltic pro-independence movements: Rahvarinne of Estonia, Popular Front of Latvia, and Sąjūdis of Lithuania. The protest was designed to draw world’s attention by showcasing popular desire for independence and solidarity among the Baltic states. It has been described as an effective publicity campaign, emotionally captivating and visually stunning scene.2 The event presented an opportunity for the Baltic activists to promote their view of illegal Soviet occupation and position the question of Baltic independence not as a political matter, but as a moral issue. Soviet authorities in Moscow responded to the event with intense rhetoric,[2] but failed to take any constructive actions that could bridge the widening gap between the Baltic states and the Soviet Union. Within six months from the protest, Lithuania became the first of the Republics of the Soviet Union to declare independence.

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Baltic Way 20 Year ago by Antanas
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  • Anthea Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Amazing photos amazing history. Thank you for sharing this Antanas.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture ,and great history

  • Katri Lumi

    Katri Lumi

    Thank you Antanas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Antanas replied

    thanks

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Great image you have displayed here. I also really appreciate the other images and glimpse of you and your son. The story of the event is emotive and tells a story of the power of people.

  • Antanas replied

    You right

  • Novice

    Novice

    be proud to be Lithuanian

  • Antanas replied

    of course

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Great historic pictures…glad the wave of freedom swept you along!!!

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    good one Antanas!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Powerful work! Love the color!

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson

    Wonderful….thank you !

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Love the photo, and thanks for sharing the story!

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Wonderful memories to have

  • Antanas replied

    I am one of leader of this action

  • rasnidreamer

    rasnidreamer

    Wonderful composition. I love the entire page with all of the other shots! XXSUEXX

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    a beautiful rugged image antanas!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic,,,,,,,amazing story

  • Antanas replied

    thanks

  • banrai

    banrai

    amazing result of great human resistance against injustice…

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Fabulous captures of History!!!

  • reflector

    reflector

    Great shot and antique effect ! A very important time in European history too – an amazing protest.

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith

    A staggering protest and such a wonderful one. Holding hands – peaceful protest, united protest, supporting protest. All these years later, it gives me hope for the world.

  • Vilmute

    Vilmute

    Amazing Antanai! Nice pictures! Man tik 8 metai buvo bet kazka atsimenu:)

  • Antanas replied

    buvau dabar Seime rengtame rengenyje, daug senu draugu pamaciau…...

  • Deborah Dillehay

    Deborah Dillehay

    That is beautiful, Antanas. Love those sepia tones and it really emphasizes the waves’ fantastic shapes! Additionally, all those historic images of people coming together off the side of your site are wonderful to behold.

  • Ted Byrne

    Ted Byrne

    In spite of your intentions (or maybe because of them) the juxtaposing of the seascape with waves of people is quite potent. Each suggests an inexorable pounding upon immovable objects. Each is stark in its irresistible potency. Each, in the sense that you’ve presented them, make me shudder.a bit over their insistent power.

  • Aleksandar Topalovic

    Aleksandar Top...

    excelent mood,,,you capture time…

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ...

    huh. relevant great story in your photo, photo-documentation and text! I understand the feeling too well
    very very important work
    o my – Ted was commenting – so wonderful to read his comments. My int-are self is so mouved

  • Antanas replied

    many thanks

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Fabulous captures!

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA

    Thank you for that really interesting bit of history and the photos – fascinating

  • Antanas replied

    many thanks

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    What a great historical representation. We are so happy for you and your countrymen.

  • Antanas replied

    many thanks

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Awesome capture. The history and photos are fascinating.

  • Shulie1

    Shulie1

    Wonderful photograph, Antanas and a fascinating history lesson

  • Antanas replied

    thanks

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Fascinating Antanas. Thanks so much for sharing a bit of the history that you participated in. Wonderful images and such interesting reading!

  • Druidstorm

    Druidstorm

    This truly wonderful my friend!!!...)o(

  • Antanas replied

    many thanks

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Wonderful, Antanas. I love all the old photos, and the history.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Great to hear more about you and your country Antanas!! Excellent images! *-)

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Wonderful image !!! :D ♥

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Wonderful to be part of Antanas!! :)

  • Antanas replied

    thanks

  • roseduggan

    roseduggan

    Perfect :)).

  • John Peel

    John Peel

    Marvellous, Antanas, and so informative

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Very informative history and wonderful images, thanks for sharing.

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Very informative information Antanas and great images from this event.

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Antanas; Beautiful !
    steve

  • EvaMarIza

    EvaMarIza

    Great work showing part of history :))))

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    A very nice picture, Antanas. I loved the history. I didn’t know that your country was the first Baltic State to break away from the Soviet Union. Good for you!!

  • Antanas replied

    many thanks

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    This is all so Fantastic Antanas!!

  • Antanas replied

    thanks for all comments

  • JennyMac

    JennyMac

    Thanks for sharing Antanas… fantastic work! : )

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Great your intervention, wonderful image!!!

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    Beautiful images, Antanas! Good puff of history sparkling memories! Tada, pamenu išvažiavome iš Kauno link Ukmergės ir galvojome, kad pasuksime link Vilniaus arba Panevėžio, kur padėjėjai nukreips. Teko sustoti tuoj už Karmėlavos, nes A2 greitkelis jau buvo užkištas autobusais ir žmonėmis. Taigi sudarėme gyvą atšaką iki Kauno. Mes išvažiavome anksti. Kiek vėliau išvažiavę draugai stovėjo Savanorių Prospekte, netoli “Kauno” kino teatro. Taip, tai buvo pakilimas. (Dabar toks visuotinis masiškumas (tik mažesnis) galėtų būti nebent protestuojant prieš valdžios ir valdininkų savivalę ir aferas. Deja… Na trauk juos devynios… Tai mūsų šventė! :))

  • Antanas replied

    gerai pamenu kaip Kaune viskas ivyko,nes visas Kaunas panoro sudalyvauti…
    dabar tokie renginai neimanomi, nebent rusu tankai kiuarai Lietuva pravaziuoti

  • TomBaumker

    TomBaumker

    Thanks for sharing my friend. Suprising the things that can happen when everyone sticks togethere…Tom

  • Alexander Gitlits

    Alexander Gitlits

    Love it!

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Paldies Antanas – par atminam…I was there in Latvija… old, but strong memories…

  • Antanas replied

    Labas, dydi diena buvo

  • walela

    walela

    Amazing!!

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