Battle in Latvia as calls for Soviet political reform continue

Title

Battle in Latvia as calls for Soviet political reform continue

Genre

News report

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:38

Description

Report on the battle between Soviet troops and Latvian armed police in Riga. Latvia is struggling for independence. Also on demonstrations calling for political reform in Russia itself. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

USSR; Political reform; Independence; Military operations; Independence movements; Latvia; Baltic States; Riga

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