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Lithuanian Community in Sweden History archive
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1915 — today

Lithuanians in Sweden

The community’s history, from the first political figures in Stockholm to the initiatives of today. Choose a chapter to read more.

Chapters

Early 1900s

Origins of the community

The Stockholm conferences, I. Jurkūnas-Šeinius, the Lithuanian Committee and the first refugee routes.

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1945–1950

After the Second World War

Students, the Lithuanian Association, the Lithuanian press and partisan contacts in Stockholm.

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1950–1991

Preserving identity, striving for freedom

The Lithuanian Community in Sweden, the Baltic Peace Cruise, the Gotland Communiqué and the Monday demonstrations.

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From 1990

A growing community and new initiatives

Restored independence, new generations and the community’s work in Sweden today.

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Lithuanian Community in Sweden
Material compiled by Karolina Musteikytė.