The Baltic Way is one of the most important events in Lithuanian history, recalling the desire for freedom that united the people of the Baltic countries 37 years ago. On August 23, 1989, about two million residents of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia joined hands to form a human chain. This peaceful civic action became a symbol of a common path to freedom.
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The Baltic Way is one of the most important events in Lithuanian history, recalling the desire for freedom that united the people of the Baltic countries 37 years ago. On August 23, 1989, about two million residents of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia joined hands to form a human chain. This peaceful civic action became a symbol of a common path to freedom.