The year 1990 was a turning point in overcoming the communist heritage and shaping democracy in Central and Eastern European countries. That year brought the first fully free parliamentary, presidential and local government elections in most of the countries.
The year 1990 was also the beginning of a new era for the Baltic States, such as Lithuania, which was the first country of that region to declare its independence after 50 years of Soviet rule.
What was the situation in Lithuania in 1990? What challenges did the country, which formally was a Soviet republic and part of the USSR, face? What price did Lithuanians have to pay for their freedom?
Discussing Diversity and Discrimination – Using the Online Tool 'Stories that Move'
Want to improve your skills in inclusive pedagogy and help your students respond to discriminatory behaviour towards ethnic, religious, sexual minorities (LGTB+) and racism? Learn how to create a 'safe space' in which to talk to your students about sensitive and complex topics in an open exchange of ideas, engaging students and encouraging critical thinking.
The online course Talking about Diversity and Discrimination - using the online tool 'Stories that Move' - which starts on Monday 19 April - will develop your skills as an inclusive educator who is able to discuss sensitive and complex topics with your students. After going through the four modules, you will be able to plan your own lesson plan to implement in your classroom.
For staging the festival Krzyżowa-Music we are looking for interns to join our young, committed team in the core period of 11 August to 06 or 13 September 2021.
Read more: Krzyżowa-Music 2021. Paid internship in a festival assistance position
On 23 March, Dr Łukasz Kamiński, historian from the University of Wrocław, gave a lecture entitled 'The fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe'. The meeting was attended by 144 students and teachers.
It was the first of a series of lectures organised by the Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe, which aim to present the circumstances of the historical breakthrough which led to the collapse of the communist system and the start of democratic changes in Central and Eastern Europe.
Read more: REPORT || Online lecture: The Fall of Communism in Central and Eastern Europe [audio]