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How was Brazauskas significant in Lithuanian Communist politics?

  • Founded the Party

  • Broke with Moscow

  • Proposed communism

  • Preserved status quo

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Algirdas Brazauskas broke with Moscow's authority during his tenure as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Lithuania from 1988 to 1990. This marked a pivotal moment in the political landscape of Lithuania, as he spearheaded the country's drive towards independence from the Soviet Union. His actions set the stage for Lithuania's restoration of independence in 1990.
Brazauskas: Unveiling the Legacy of a Lithuanian Statesman

Brazauskas: Unveiling the Legacy of a Lithuanian Statesman

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