Baltic Way

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:commemorated_by annual events in the Baltic States
gptkbp:date August 23, 1989
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Cold_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Baltic Way
gptkbp:influenced_by Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika
gptkbp:inspired_by Solidarity movement in Poland
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Baltic_freedom_fighters
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for other peaceful protests
gptkbp:length 600 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Baltic_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:participants approximately 2 million people
gptkbp:purpose to demonstrate support for independence from the Soviet Union
gptkbp:resulted_in increased international awareness of Baltic independence
gptkbp:route from Tallinn to Vilnius
gptkbp:significance symbol of peaceful resistance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3