Thanks for broadening my horizons with your post about Beastie Boys. In 1984 we were deep inside Soviets thick wall and couldn't hear a thing that was happening outside in the free world. 6 full years were left until the restoration of Independece of Lithuania in 1990.
Thanks for reading! I can't imagine what that was like to grow up inside the Soviet system. I also can't imagine the elation you felt in 1990 when independence was regained. I've spoken with a few people who grew up within the USSR and it sounds like it was a tough life for almost everyone.
Yes! One had to lead a very boring and grey life to not be bothered and persecuted by the authorities back then. But on August 23, 1988 we had a Baltic way, a singing line of millions of people holding hands and connecting Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn. This was one of the peaceful events that led to the restoration of Independence. A singing revolution.
Although we had January 13, 1990 when 14 people died defending TV tower in Vilnius against Soviet tanks.
I'm going to have to research and learn more about that singing revolution! I'm sorry to hear about the lost lives. What's life like in your country now?
Just like any post-soviet country we are trying to build different values in our society. Less corruption, openness, freedom. Estonia leads the way. They are a small country but very very brave with their reforms.