Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Demand the release of political prisoners
On August 19, 600,000 protesters jammed Baku's Lenin Square (now Azadliq Square) to demand the release of political prisoners.
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- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
On August 19, 1989, the Russian Orthodox Parish of Saints Peter and Paul announced it would be switching to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Baltic Chain
The Baltic Way or Baltic Chain was a peaceful political demonstration on August 23, 1989. An estimated 2 million people joined hands to form a human chain extending 600 kilometres (370 mi) across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Demand the release of political prisoners
On August 19, 600,000 protesters jammed Baku's Lenin Square (now Azadliq Square) to demand the release of political prisoners.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
On August 19, 1989, the Russian Orthodox Parish of Saints Peter and Paul announced it would be switching to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Baltic Chain
The Baltic Way or Baltic Chain was a peaceful political demonstration on August 23, 1989. An estimated 2 million people joined hands to form a human chain extending 600 kilometres (370 mi) across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.