Soviet Lithuania Crackdown
In 1991, pro-independence Lithuanians took to the streets of Vilnius against Soviet tanks
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
January 13, 20148m 51s
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Show Notes
In 1991, pro-independence Lithuanians took to the streets against Soviet tanks. Over a dozen protesters were killed on January 13th as soldiers from the USSR took control of the Vilnius TV Tower. Hear from Nida Degutiene, one of the demonstrators who was there that night.
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