Velvet Revolution

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Prague
gptkb:Slovakia
gptkb:language
gptkb:Bratislava
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:language
Public Against Violence
gptkbp:aftermath establishment of a parliamentary democracy
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:archaeological_site
depicted in films and literature
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:language
Public Against Violence
gptkbp:committee established
reformed
gptkbp:community formed
gptkbp:community_impact increased civic engagement
rise of new political parties
gptkbp:cultural_events held in major cities
gptkbp:cultural_impact revival of civil society
increased freedom of expression
revival of Czech and Slovak culture
gptkbp:cultural_practices flourished post-revolution
gptkbp:date December 10, 1989
November 17, 1989
December 29, 1989
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations support from Western countries
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 weeks
November 1989 to December 1989
gptkbp:economic_impact transition to a market economy
transition to market economy
market reforms initiated
gptkbp:economy transitioned to market economy
gptkbp:election_year held in 1990
gptkbp:end_date December 29, 1989
gptkbp:ends_at December 29, 1989
gptkbp:established student protests
gptkbp:faction emerged stronger
gptkbp:followed_by democratic elections
split of Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:future_plans was shaped by the events of 1989
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:Czechoslovak_Socialist_Republic
parliamentary republic
resigned
acknowledged demands
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_event marked a turning point
is studied in schools
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in European history
peaceful regime change
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Velvet Revolution
gptkbp:influence other Eastern European revolutions
other peaceful revolutions
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:dissolution_of_the_Soviet_Union
gptkb:political_party
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkb:Prague_Spring
cultural events
cultural movements
environmental movements
academic institutions
community organizing
non-governmental organizations
anti-colonial movements
labor movements
civil society organizations
international observers
democratic movements
grassroots movements
youth activism
Gorbachev's policies
political activism
think tanks
social justice movements
anti-war movements
peace movements
dissident movements
anti-imperialist movements
human rights movements
anti-globalization movements
social reform movements
anti-capitalist movements
foreign diplomats
civil disobedience movements
human rights activism
LGBTQ+ rights movements
fall of the Berlin Wall
international solidarity movements
women's rights movements
anti-fascist movements
anti-communist movements
anti-austerity movements
anti-racist movements
political reform movements
music and theater
Western media coverage
freedom movements
intellectual opposition
dissident literature
Solidarity movement in Poland
nonviolent resistance movements
anti-authoritarian movements
dissatisfaction with economic conditions
anti-corporate movements
anti-privatization movements
anti-consumerism movements
anti-neoliberal movements
Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika
desire for political freedom
gptkbp:inspired other Eastern European revolutions
gptkbp:inspired_by other Eastern European revolutions
other peaceful revolutions
gptkbp:is_a Political Event
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:University
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:language
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in November 17
annual celebrations
November 17 Day of Freedom
November 17th Day of Freedom
November 17 holiday
National Day of Freedom
gptkbp:is_characterized_by non-violent protests
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:language
Public Against Violence
students and intellectuals
gptkbp:is_opposed_by communist government
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:is_supported_by international community
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:battle
mass demonstrations
formation of a new government
student demonstrations
formation of new government
government resignations
Václav Havel's election as president
fall of the communist government
mass gatherings in Wenceslas Square
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Daniel_Herman
gptkb:Jiří_Dienstbier
gptkb:Martin_Bursík
gptkb:Vladimír_Dlouhý
gptkb:Alexander_Dubček
gptkb:Milan_Kňažko
gptkb:Andrej_Babiš
gptkb:Bohuslav_Sobotka
gptkb:Petr_Fiala
gptkb:Petr_Nečas
gptkb:Petr_Pithart
gptkb:Zdeněk_Tůma
gptkb:Tomio_Okamura
gptkb:Miloš_Zeman
gptkb:Karel_Schwarzenberg
gptkb:Ivan_Bartoš
gptkb:Jakub_Janda
gptkb:Milan_Chovanec
gptkb:Miroslav_Kalousek
gptkb:Michaela_Šojdrová
gptkb:Petr_Gazdík
gptkb:Jan_Urban
gptkb:Václav_Havel
gptkb:Václav_Klaus
gptkb:Vladimír_Špidla
gptkb:Jana_Černochová
gptkb:Marek_Benda
gptkbp:launch_date November 17, 1989
gptkbp:launched November 17, 1989
gptkbp:leadership changed
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Václav_Havel
end of one-party rule
split of Czechoslovakia
dissolution of Czechoslovakia
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future movements
peaceful transitions of power
model for peaceful protests
gptkbp:local_government established
gptkbp:location gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:media_appearances independent journalism
significant coverage by international media
independent media emergence
critical in mobilizing support
gptkbp:minister gptkb:Marián_Čalfa
gptkbp:nationality was redefined
demanded reforms
gained civil liberties
gained freedom of assembly
gained freedom of press
gained freedom of speech
gained political rights
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Embassy
mass demonstrations
resignation of communist leaders
gptkbp:notable_winners dissolution of the Warsaw Pact
formation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:outcome democratic elections
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:University
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:political_party reformed
gptkbp:political_position transformed
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:normalization_period
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Prague_Spring
gptkbp:president gptkb:Václav_Havel
gptkbp:public_perception shifted towards democracy
gptkbp:reform occurred rapidly
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:television_channel
gptkbp:result end of communist rule
gptkbp:resulted_in end of communist rule
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis extensively studied by historians
gptkbp:significance transition to democracy
gptkbp:significant_event mass protests
mass demonstrations
November 17, 1989
gptkbp:social_structure experienced change
gptkbp:spouse led to separation of Czech Republic and Slovakia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:supports widespread
widespread public participation
gptkbp:sustainability gptkb:battle
gptkbp:symbol candlelight vigils
peaceful transition of power
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:technique non-violent protest
gptkbp:threats inspired by other movements
were largely peaceful
gptkbp:type non-violent protest
gptkbp:was_affecting gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Slovakia
gptkbp:was_marked_by mass gatherings
gptkbp:year gptkb:1989
gptkbp:youth_club played a significant role