Museum of the Barricades of 1991

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Barricades for Freedom -- The Museum of the Barricades of 1991 is dedicated to the people and events that took place in January 1991. This small museum located in an historic Old Riga building is dedicated to the brave men and women who defended the Latvian Parliament, the Radio and Television Station from Soviet troops that were ordered to put an end to the independence movement. Latvians from all walks of life from around the country braved bitter cold temperatures in January and potential death at the hands of the Soviet army to prevent a communist coup. Visitors can look at photos on interactive touch-screens, view a scale model of Dome Square during this pivotal event and enter a dark room made to look like a typical barricades scene complete with a Russian soldier holding an AK-47. Also you will find an exhibit dedicated to the five Latvians who were killed on the night of 20 January 1991
Tags: Tour Travel Events Riga Latvia City of Museum Barricades January 1991 Doma Square Soviet Occupation Rule Liberty Freedom Independence for 20

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