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The events took place between 11 and 13 January 1991, after the restoration of independence by Lithuania. As a result of the Soviet military actions, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] 14 civilians were killed and over 140 were injured as they peacefully protested for freedom in what is known as the Vilnius massacre .
The Moldavian Supreme Soviet promised to establish an embassy to Lithuania in the near future. [4] On 13 January 1991, during Soviet forces stormed the LRT building in Vilnius, Russian leader B.Yeltsin arrived in Tallinn, and with the leaders of the Baltic countries he signed a joint declaration, recognising one another’s independence ...
The medal is awarded to Lithuanian and foreign citizens for defending the freedom and independence of Lithuania in between January and September 1991. [1] The name references the January Events , the end of which ended on 13 January 1991.
The Soviet military responded harshly. On 13 January 1991, fourteen non-violent protesters in Vilnius died and hundreds were injured defending the Vilnius Television Tower and the Parliament from Soviet assault troops and tanks. Lithuanians refer to the event as Day of the Defenders of Freedom. The discipline and courage of its citizens ...
The first organized attacks were organized following the events of 11–13 January 1991 in Vilnius when 14 civilians were killed near the Vilnius TV Tower. Soviet troops attacked and burned border posts in Medininkai and Lavoriškės on 27 January. [3] On 1 March, OMON troops fired at a border guard bus returning from Vilnius.
January 13. Calennig. Korean American Day. Make Your Dream Come True Day. National Rubber Ducky Day. National Sticker Day. National Vision Board Day. January 14. International Kite Day.
English: The night of Soviet killings of January 13, 1991 in Vilnius, Lithuania (en:January Events (Lithuania)). An unarmed Lithuanian citizen stands against a Soviet tank. Photographer Andrius Petrulevičius. Lithuanian Central State Archives.
January 13 . Make Your Dream Come True Day. National Rubber Ducky Day. Friday the 13th. International Skeptics Day. January 14. Dress Up Your Pet Day. World Logic Day. January 15. National Hat Day.