Articles related to "Lithuania"
Gediminas of Lithuania
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was ruled by Grand Duke Gediminas who sought help from the Pope, but remained pagan in the end.
gediminas • lithuanian history • grand duchy of lithuania • ruthenians • rusyns
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was ruled by Grand Duke Gediminas who sought help from the Pope, but remained pagan in the end.
gediminas • lithuanian history • grand duchy of lithuania • ruthenians • rusyns
Jagiello and Poland-Lithuania
Jogaila, or Jagiello, was Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland. He joined both countries against the Teutonic Knights and produced an heir to succeed him as ruler.
jogaila • jagiello • poland-lithuania • vytautas • teutonic knights
Jogaila, or Jagiello, was Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland. He joined both countries against the Teutonic Knights and produced an heir to succeed him as ruler.
jogaila • jagiello • poland-lithuania • vytautas • teutonic knights
"The only noise label" in Lithuania
From Lithuania, comes an experimental record label.
lithuania • noise • experimental music • kaunas
From Lithuania, comes an experimental record label.
lithuania • noise • experimental music • kaunas
Saunas and Spirits in Eastern Lithuania
This, first in a series of articles from recent travels in Eastern Europe, takes me back to a memorable night in a dark, mysterious forest in eastern Lithuania.
europe • eastern europe • lithuania • travel • nature
This, first in a series of articles from recent travels in Eastern Europe, takes me back to a memorable night in a dark, mysterious forest in eastern Lithuania.
europe • eastern europe • lithuania • travel • nature
Christmas Eve in Lithuania
Christmas Eve is observed as a time for family gathering and observing long-standing traditions in Lithuania.
kucios • lithuania • traditions • christmas eve • holiday traditions
Christmas Eve is observed as a time for family gathering and observing long-standing traditions in Lithuania.
kucios • lithuania • traditions • christmas eve • holiday traditions
KGB Remnants in Vilnius, Lithuania
The Museum of Genocide Victims gives visitors a Lithuanian perspective on the Soviet Union and the impact of the Soviet occupation on the Lithuanian people.
vilnius museums • museum of genocide victims • soviet union history • kgb headquarters building • sightseeing lithuania
The Museum of Genocide Victims gives visitors a Lithuanian perspective on the Soviet Union and the impact of the Soviet occupation on the Lithuanian people.
vilnius museums • museum of genocide victims • soviet union history • kgb headquarters building • sightseeing lithuania
Lithuania Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Lithuania here, from the churches of Vilnius to the World Heritage Curonian Spit beaches.
vilnius sights • lithuania sighseeting • tourism baltic states • curonian spit • world heritage sights
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Lithuania here, from the churches of Vilnius to the World Heritage Curonian Spit beaches.
vilnius sights • lithuania sighseeting • tourism baltic states • curonian spit • world heritage sights
Lithuania's Curonian Spit
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
curonian spit • kaliningrad territory russia • unesco world heritage lithuania • baltic sea beach • klaipeda ferry
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
curonian spit • kaliningrad territory russia • unesco world heritage lithuania • baltic sea beach • klaipeda ferry
Vilnius – Capital of Lithuania
Before World War II Vilnius was home to a huge Jewish population. In the ensuing years the community is fighting its way back and there is hope for the future.
vilna • vilnius • wilno • rosh hashanah • jewish new year
Before World War II Vilnius was home to a huge Jewish population. In the ensuing years the community is fighting its way back and there is hope for the future.
vilna • vilnius • wilno • rosh hashanah • jewish new year
Cash, Secrets, and Impeachment
There is no easy aspect to transition to democratic governance. One example that illustrates this rather succinctly is the Lithuanian Parliament's recent act impeaching the country's President Rolandas Paksis.
political reform in lithuania • rolandas paksis • impeachment of rolandas paksis
There is no easy aspect to transition to democratic governance. One example that illustrates this rather succinctly is the Lithuanian Parliament's recent act impeaching the country's President Rolandas Paksis.
political reform in lithuania • rolandas paksis • impeachment of rolandas paksis
Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
History of Lithuanian Language
Lithuanian language has been one of the Indo-European languages to exhibit the least amount of change from its original form.
lithuania • lithuanian history • lithuanian language • ussr • indo-european languages
Lithuanian language has been one of the Indo-European languages to exhibit the least amount of change from its original form.
lithuania • lithuanian history • lithuanian language • ussr • indo-european languages
How Not To Ride a Lithuanian Bus
Another dispatch from my trip to Lithuania, where I learned that bus travel, no matter how seasoned the traveler, is not always as easy as it seems.
bus • travel • eastern europe • lithuania • personal account
Another dispatch from my trip to Lithuania, where I learned that bus travel, no matter how seasoned the traveler, is not always as easy as it seems.
bus • travel • eastern europe • lithuania • personal account
How One City Changed The Fate Of Eastern Europe
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
The 3rd International Hitch-Hikers Conference
Imagine it: hitch-hikers from a variety of countries all coming together to talk about their experiences, enjoy some time together and discuss plans on improving the popularity, safety and image of their past-time ... I'm sure for many the idea sounds crazy, but all the same, it happens, once a year, and here's my brief acount of the third year this conference took place.
international hitch-hikers conference • vilnius • lithuania • hitch hiking • hitching
Imagine it: hitch-hikers from a variety of countries all coming together to talk about their experiences, enjoy some time together and discuss plans on improving the popularity, safety and image of their past-time ... I'm sure for many the idea sounds crazy, but all the same, it happens, once a year, and here's my brief acount of the third year this conference took place.
international hitch-hikers conference • vilnius • lithuania • hitch hiking • hitching
The Baltic Countries In World War II
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
The Baltic States Under Communism
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact And The Fourth Partition Of Poland
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Poland and Lithuania have a shared history that goes back to the 14th century. This has had both positive and negative consequences for Lithuania.
poland • lithuania • commonwealth
Poland and Lithuania have a shared history that goes back to the 14th century. This has had both positive and negative consequences for Lithuania.
poland • lithuania • commonwealth
The Three (Or Four) Baltic Peoples
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Kaliningrad: The Fourth (Or Fifth) Baltic State?
The Kaliningrad region is a small piece of Russia that lies between Poland and Lithuania. While it has a long history, it is still capable of making the news.
kaliningrad • baltic • prussia • konigsberg • russia
The Kaliningrad region is a small piece of Russia that lies between Poland and Lithuania. While it has a long history, it is still capable of making the news.
kaliningrad • baltic • prussia • konigsberg • russia
Champions League Qualifiers R1
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Countries Covered at eeuroperussia
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Eastern Europe opens up its borders
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
The Last Remains
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
The Three Castles of Trakai
While most people know about the Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galve in Lithuania - it is now a popular museum - lesser known are the two castles nearby.
trakai castle • gediminas • lithuanian history • vytautas • kestutis
While most people know about the Trakai Island Castle on Lake Galve in Lithuania - it is now a popular museum - lesser known are the two castles nearby.
trakai castle • gediminas • lithuanian history • vytautas • kestutis
Welcome to the New Europe!
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
Economic Recovery Linked to Political Reform
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Organization of the Muscovite State
Brief description of politic system and russian conquests of 16-17th centuries.
moscow • dvorianstvo • ivan iii • ivan iv • yermak
Brief description of politic system and russian conquests of 16-17th centuries.
moscow • dvorianstvo • ivan iii • ivan iv • yermak
The Baltic Germans
Beginning in the 1200s, the Germans held a dominant position in the Baltic region. Their economic and cultural power would only end in 1940.
baltic • german • livonia
Beginning in the 1200s, the Germans held a dominant position in the Baltic region. Their economic and cultural power would only end in 1940.
baltic • german • livonia
European Championship Scores
The latest qualification games for next year's European Championships have seen Poland, France, Germany,Greece and Romania consolidate their top places in the groups.
euro 2008 • european championships • group a • poland • armenia
The latest qualification games for next year's European Championships have seen Poland, France, Germany,Greece and Romania consolidate their top places in the groups.
euro 2008 • european championships • group a • poland • armenia
Richest GDP Countries 2006
America's economy is still tops in terms of GDP & GDP per capita, but other countries including China, India & Russia continue to show strong gains.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
America's economy is still tops in terms of GDP & GDP per capita, but other countries including China, India & Russia continue to show strong gains.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
Need a Brain Boost?
Do you still suffer from hypo symptoms? Does your doctor say that your lab tests are normal? Maybe you need a little T3 to boost your brain function and take care of the fatigue and muscle cramps.
t4 • t3 • thyroid • hypothyroid • memory loss
Do you still suffer from hypo symptoms? Does your doctor say that your lab tests are normal? Maybe you need a little T3 to boost your brain function and take care of the fatigue and muscle cramps.
t4 • t3 • thyroid • hypothyroid • memory loss
The Baltic States and Russia: Still Adversaries
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
Exploring Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Xmas Around the World, MSI Chicago
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
The 4th International Hitch-Hiking Conference
It was a long way to go, and only for the hardy, or the crazy, but I was spurred on by a pretty gal and off I went, yet again to Vilnius to enjoy the company of almost 100 other hitchers coming together for a good time.
conference • kaziuko muge • vilnius • hitch-hiking • hitch-hiker's guide to everywhere
It was a long way to go, and only for the hardy, or the crazy, but I was spurred on by a pretty gal and off I went, yet again to Vilnius to enjoy the company of almost 100 other hitchers coming together for a good time.
conference • kaziuko muge • vilnius • hitch-hiking • hitch-hiker's guide to everywhere
Richest EU Countries
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Cheap Flights to Helsinki, Finland
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Brief history of Russia (Part 2)
Brief information about Moongol Rule Period, and Moscow Rise after all.
mongols • novgorod • moscow • pskov • alexander nevsky
Brief information about Moongol Rule Period, and Moscow Rise after all.
mongols • novgorod • moscow • pskov • alexander nevsky
The Decision for War
Hitler's final decision for war was made on 5th Novemeber 1937, without consultation or forewarning and he thereby lost many of his best generals, just when he needed them for that very war!
Hitler's final decision for war was made on 5th Novemeber 1937, without consultation or forewarning and he thereby lost many of his best generals, just when he needed them for that very war!
Reviews of Cookbooks of Russian Foods and Cuisine
Learn more about Russian culture and cuisine, as guest reviewer, Dr. Donald Houston, reviews some of his favorite cookbooks! © <a href=http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/DKden>Dr. Donald Houston</a>
book review • recipes • jennifer a. wickes • cookbook reviews • freelance
Learn more about Russian culture and cuisine, as guest reviewer, Dr. Donald Houston, reviews some of his favorite cookbooks! © <a href=http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/DKden>Dr. Donald Houston</a>
book review • recipes • jennifer a. wickes • cookbook reviews • freelance
Baltic Amber
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
On the Edge in Narva
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
Tourist Board Resource List
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
American Composer Series #1 - Aaron Copland (part 1)
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
Arcanum: Pop Electronica Band From Georgia
An introduction to a good indie pop band.
arcanum indie pop band • first cd the spoken scream • brett schieber and shaz • arcanum video the visual scream • rhythm is a sadist
An introduction to a good indie pop band.
arcanum indie pop band • first cd the spoken scream • brett schieber and shaz • arcanum video the visual scream • rhythm is a sadist
Cossacks - The Warriors of the Don
The Cossacks are a warrior caste found mostly along the Don and Dneiper Rivers of Russia. This article seeks to describe the origins, culture, attempted extermination during in Communist Soviet Union and the remarkable revival of this wonderful people in post-communist Russia.
cossacks • don • dneiper • warrior • ataman
The Cossacks are a warrior caste found mostly along the Don and Dneiper Rivers of Russia. This article seeks to describe the origins, culture, attempted extermination during in Communist Soviet Union and the remarkable revival of this wonderful people in post-communist Russia.
cossacks • don • dneiper • warrior • ataman
2008 U.S. Men's Basketball
The Men's U.S. Basketball Squad on a mission to take the gold, and restore American Basketball Pride
u.s. men's basketball • redeem team • dream team • 2008 olympics • nba
The Men's U.S. Basketball Squad on a mission to take the gold, and restore American Basketball Pride
u.s. men's basketball • redeem team • dream team • 2008 olympics • nba
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