History

  • 16 February – Day of Restoration of Lithuania's Independence!

    Act of Independence of Lithuania

    16 February – Day of Restoration of Lithuania's Independence!

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  • In 1915 large numbers of 'Russian Poles' volunteered to join Macrae's battalion of the Royal Scots, it appears that despite their offer of service they were refused at this time due to their nationality. They were also required to register their staus as Aliens with the local police.

    Lithuanians in the Army

    In 1915 large numbers of 'Russian Poles' volunteered to join Macrae's battalion of the Royal Scots, it appears that despite their offer of service they were refused at this time due to their nationality. They were also required to register their staus as Aliens with the local police.

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  • It was not only the Jews who fled from Tsarist persecution in the late 19th century. Immigrants from Lithuania came to Scotland en route for the United States and many stayed.

    Lithuanians in Scotland

    It was not only the Jews who fled from Tsarist persecution in the late 19th century. Immigrants from Lithuania came to Scotland en route for the United States and many stayed.

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  • There were many different reasons why they left their home on the shores of the Baltic: some were escaping conscription into the Russian army; some were freedom fighters, carrying illegal books in the proscribed Lithuanian language.

    Lithuanians in Lanarkshire

    There were many different reasons why they left their home on the shores of the Baltic: some were escaping conscription into the Russian army; some were freedom fighters, carrying illegal books in the proscribed Lithuanian language.

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