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Lithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawal
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Lithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawal

Lithuania is commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from its territory, marking the completion of the departure of the former occupying forces following the country's restoration of independence. The event in Vilnius includes a military march, a flag-raising ceremony, and an orchestral concert. At Vilnius railway station, an exhibition titled 'Towards Unconditional Freedom' features historical materials related to Freedom Day, which is celebrated annually on August 31. Lithuania declared its independence on March 11, 1990, and negotiations for the Soviet troop withdrawal began shortly thereafter. The last Soviet military unit left Lithuania on August 31, 1993, ending the Soviet and Russian military presence in the country.

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Lithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawal

Lithuania is commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from its territory, marking the completion of the departure of the former occupying forces following the country's restoration of independence. The event in Vilnius includes a military march, a flag-raising ceremony, and an orchestral concert. At Vilnius railway station, an exhibition titled 'Towards Unconditional Freedom' features historical materials related to Freedom Day, which is celebrated annually on August 31. Lithuania declared its independence on March 11, 1990, and negotiations for the Soviet troop withdrawal began shortly thereafter. The last Soviet military unit left Lithuania on August 31, 1993, ending the Soviet and Russian military presence in the country.

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