Lithuania takes control of borders from USSR

Title

Lithuania takes control of borders from USSR

Genre

News report

TX Date

26 Aug 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:00:34

Description

Steven Ward reports from the Lazdijai crossing point on the Polish-Lithuanian border, on attempts by Lithuania to take control of her borders from the Soviet Union. The Baltic republic has issued its first entry visas since the Second World War and Red Army soldiers are now working side by side with new Lithuanian customs and border personnel.

Contributors

Steven Ward

Keywords

USSR; Customs and Excise; Independence; Borders; Border control; Lithuania; Baltic States; Lazdijai

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