61. EUROPA - IDABC - EGovernment Factsheet - Lithuania - History European CommissionIDABC uses information and communication technologies to support the delivery of cross-border public sector services to citizens and http://europa.eu.int/idabc/en/document/1379/403

document.write(""); document.write("English"); document.write(""); en eGovernment Factsheets by country eGovernment Factsheet - Lithuania > eGovernment Factsheet - Lithuania - History Contact Who 's Who Search on EUROPA eGovernment Observatory ... eGovernment Forum Search MyIDABC Call for Tenders Site Map eGovernment Factsheet - Lithuania - History Main developments and key milestones (in reverse chronological order) Last updated: June 2005 For the latest developments, see: eGovernment News - Lithuania 02 May 2005 The State Tax Inspectorate announces that 20% of tax returns for 2004 have been submitted online using the electronic tax declaration system ( Elektroninio Deklaravimo Sistema - EDS ) introduced in 2004, vs. only 5% a year earlier. January 2005 The Information Society Development Committee starts using mobile phone-based secure electronic signatures for its own internal usage. In case the experiment is successful the technology will be extended to other administrations. 14 December 2004 The Lithuanian Parliament endorses the Programme of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania for 2004-2008 . One of its key aims is to “encourage the development of the IT and telecommunications sector and to put the Lisbon strategy and e-action plan into practice”. It also intends “to arrange for e-government services to be provided for both private individuals and legal entities and to link state registers and information systems into a secure public institution network”.

62. Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidentas Presidential activities, annual addresses, speeches and statements, weekly reviews, visits, interviews. Biography of the President and the First Lady. Office of the President contacts, Presidential Palace, history, virtual tour. http://www.president.lt/

Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidentas Valdas Adamkus Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidento Valdo Adamkaus veikla 2004-2005 metais Parsisiøsti: PDF formato failas 2005-09-23 (praneðimas) 2005-09-23 (praneðimas) 2005-09-23 (kalba) ... Kontaktai Apie netikslumus praðome praneðti

63. EUROPA - IDABC - EGovernment Factsheet - Lithuania - History European CommissionIDABC uses information and communication technologies to support the delivery of cross-border public sector services to citizens and http://europa.eu.int/idabc/jsps/documents/dsp_showPrinterDocument.jsp?docID=1379

64. Iron Crosses: Pre-Christian History And Beliefs A look at the history and folklore of lithuania, one of three Baltic countries. lithuania was the last pagan country in Europe to accept Christianity. This site is devoted to examining the history, folktales and beliefs of Pagan lithuania. Topics such as Perkunas, Gabija, Zemyna, Saule and the various Grand Dukes (Mindaugas, Gediminas, Jogaila, Vytautas) are explored, along with the elements of lithuanian paganism chthonic and indo-european. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/3503

ithuania, on the shore of the Baltic Sea, has had a very intriguing role in European development, in various ways: militarily, economically, politically and religiously. It was the last country to accept Christianity, in 1387, as part of the marriage agreement between Grand Duke Jogaila and Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. The new faith lived in conjunction with the old nature-based beliefs; and well into the twentieth century in certain regions. odern Lithuanians are an unusual amalgam of Catholicism and a fierce pride in their pagan past. Many will proudly state that Grand Duke Jogaila and his cousin Grand Duke Vytautas the Great defeated the Crusading Teutonic Order. The language was nearly wiped out when it was under the auspices of the Russian Empire But it endured, and to this day Lithuanians are fiercely protective of both their language and of their culture. This website is dedicated to exploring the history, culture, folktales, and folk beliefs of this most colourful country. Table of Contents zemyna@geocities.com

65. CEEE 2005 Lithuania - History history. CEEE started in 1988 with a conference in Rome under the auspices of the Centre di Initiziativa Democratica degli Insegnanti (CIDI) with support http://www.ku.lt/ceee/history.html

Home History Venue Programme Committee ... Contacts History CEEE started in 1988 with a conference in Rome under the auspices of the Centre di Initiziativa Democratica degli Insegnanti (CIDI) with support from the EC. 1990: Scotland ("Ideas into Action") 1992: The Netherlands ("Co-operation in Development") 1994: Latvia ("European Environmental Futures") 1996: Sweden ("Implementation of environmental education in the community") 1998: Portugal ("Indicators of progress - evaluation in environmental education") 2000: Italy ("Networking environmental education networks") 2002: Belgium ("Learning for a sustainable future: the role of comunication, ethics and social learning in environmental education Design: Tomas Padrieza

66. Bank Of Lithuania Development of Banking in lithuania. history of the Bank of lithuania The exposition presents the history of lithuanian currency after the restoration http://www.lb.lt/eng/museum/expositions.html

General information Expositions Future and past events Publications The Museum has two main expositions: “Trade Relations of the Baltic Tribes in the 1st-13th Centuries and the Currency of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 14th-18th Centuries” and “Development of Banking in Lithuania. History of the Bank of Lithuania”. They present the monetary relations of the inhabitants of the territory of Lithuania, the trade relations in the early centuries A.D., the history of Lithuanian currency from the appearance of the first coins in late 14th century to the present, the history and development of the banks of Lithuania. Trade Relations of the Baltic Tribes in the 1st-13th Centuries and the Currency of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 14th-18th Centuries Development of Banking in Lithuania. History of the Bank of Lithuania Trade Relations of the Baltic Tribes in the 1st-13th Centuries and the Currency of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 14th-18th Centuries The exposition starts with the period before the appearance of the first Lithuanian coins: the exhibits include raw amber that was the main commodity of the Baltic tribes during the early centuries AD in their trade with other lands, currency of the Roman Empire found during the archaeological excavations of burials, fortress hills and early settlements in the territory of Lithuania.

67. HISTORY The rich culture of lithuania goes back thousands of years. The first written mention of lithuania was in the Annales Quedlinburgenses in 1009 AD http://neris.mii.lt/homepage/history/history.html

History Cultural Timeline Rulers of Lithuania The rich culture of Lithuania goes back thousands of years. Lithuanians are a branch of the Balts whose settlement dates back to around 200 B.C. Lithuanian is one of the oldest languages in Europe. The first written mention of Lithuania was in the Annales Quedlinburgenses in 1009 A.D. The first Lithuanian state was established by the Grand Duke Mindaugas in 1230. He converted to Christianity briefly and was crowned king of Lithuania in 1252. The Grand Duke Gediminas, who reigned from 1316 to 1341, is credited with founding Vilnius at the confluence of Neris and Vilnia rivers - and a dynasty that united Lithuania and Poland from 1386 until 1795. Lithuania reached its height under the Grand Duke Vytautas the Great, who ruled from 1392 to 1430. He strengthened the foundations for Europeanized and Catholic state. Driving back the Turks, he extended the grand duchy almost to the Black Sea. Map of LITHUANIA (14th - 15th century) In 1410, Vytautas and his cousin Jogaila decisively beat the German crusaders of the Teutonic Order in the great battle of Tannenberg. He celebrated his victory in his magnificent red-brick castle on an island at Trakai. Lithuania progressively entered European culture. At the Union of Lublin in 1569, the Polish-Lithuanian kingdom was formally marged into a commonwealth headed by a monarch. In 1579, the region's oldest university, Vilnius University, was established by the Jesuits. It was one of the most important centers of the Counter-Reformation. The country now has six universities, academies and research institutes.

68. CULTURAL HERITAGE JEWISH CULTURE IN lithuania history, language, religion, outstanding persons, Vilnius - Jewish Jerusalem, the revival of Jewish culture are overviewed in http://neris.mii.lt/heritage/cultura.html

Cultural Heritage LITHUANIAN ART MUSEUM - Represents all branch museums and galleries (in Vilnius, Klaipeda, Palanga), collections, exhibits and new exhibitions, as well as education activities at the Lithuanian Art Museum. THE LITHUANIAN MUSEUMS - A Portal Site where all range of the Lithuanian museums is represented: National and Republic, regional, municipal, private, and public, covering more than 200 museums all together. Main facts about every museum, it's collections, exhibits and new expositions are described, pictures of the most interesting items displayed A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION OF A MILLENNIUM OF LITHUANIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE LITHUANIAN ART PUBLICATIONS - Lithuanian art publishers and publications of art books and albums in Lithuania since 1997 are represented . JEWISH CULTURE IN LITHUANIA - History, language, religion, outstanding persons, Vilnius - Jewish Jerusalem, the revival of Jewish culture are overviewed in this site. YEAR OF THE LITHUANIAN BOOK - All about the first Lithuanian Book published in 1547, historical and cultural context, the 450th anniversary. The web site participated in EuroPrix MultiMediaArt 98 Competition and was presented in the 50th Frankfurt Book Fair, October 1998. The CD-ROM version is published 1998. This is very large web site, a shorter display availabe at http://mazvydas.mch.mii.lt.

69. 1Up Travel : Lithuania - History And Culture Of Lithuania. lithuania Get to know the history and Culture of lithuania.The ancestors of the modern lithuanians were known as Balts and probably reached the area from http://www.1uptravel.com/international/europe/lithuania/history-culture.html

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Europe Lithuania ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Lithuania Guide Lithuania Maps Lithuania Hotels Lithuania Flag ... Lithuania Travel Warning Lithuania History and Culture History The ancestors of the modern Lithuanians were known as Balts and probably reached the area from the south-east around 2000 BC. By the 12th century the Balt peoples were split into tribal groups, all practising nature religions. The two main groups in Lithuania were the Samogitians in the west and the Aukstaitiai in the east. In what is now south-west Lithuania and in neighbouring parts of Poland were the Yotvingians, also a Balt people, later to be assimilated by the Lithuanians and Poles.

70. History Of Latvia: A Brief Synopsis history of Latvia A Brief Synopsis Latvia was originally settled by the ancient By December 1919 all German troops had abandoned Latvia and lithuania. http://www.latvia-usa.org/hisoflatbrie.html

Latvia was originally settled by the ancient people known as Balts . In the 9th century the Balts came under the overlordship of the Varangians, or Vikings, but a more lasting dominance was established over them by their German-speaking neighbours to the west, who Christianized Latvia in the 12th and 13th centuries. The Knights of the Sword , who merged with the German Knights of the Teutonic Order in 1237, conquered all of Latvia by 1230, and German overlordship of the area continued for three centuries, with a German landowning class ruling over an enserfed Latvian peasantry. From the mid-16th to the early 18th century, Latvia was partitioned between Poland and Sweden, but by the end of the 18th century the whole of Latvia had been annexed by expansionist Russia. German landowners managed to retain their influence in Latvia, but indigenous Latvian nationalism grew rapidly in the early 20th century. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Latvia declared its independence on November 18, 1918, and, after a confused period of fighting, the new nation was recognized by Soviet Russia and Germany in 1920. Independent Latvia was governed by democratic coalitions until 1934, when authocratic rule was established by President Karlis Ulmanis. In 1939 Latvia was forced to grant military bases on its soil to the Soviet Union, and in 1940 the Soviet Red Army moved into Latvia, which was soon incorporated into the Soviet Union. Nazi Germany held Latvia from 1941 to 1944, when it was retaken by the Red Army. Latvia's farms were forcibly collectivized in 1949, and its flourishing economy was integrated into that of the Soviet Union. Latvia remained one of the most prosperous and highly industrialized parts of the Soviet Union, however, and its people retained strong memories of their brief 20-year period of independence. With the liberalization of the Soviet regime undertaken by Mikhail Gorbachev in the late 1980s, Latvians began seeking Latvia declared restoration of its independence on May, 1990 and attained full independence from the Soviet Union in August 21, 1991.

71. WWW-VL History Index WWWVL history Index logo Logo of WWW-VL history lithuania WWW-VL history English and lithuanian. Journals. WWW-VL The history Journals Guide http://vlib.iue.it/history/europe/lithuania.html

WWW-VL HISTORY: LITHUANIA Click here for The World-Wide Web Virtual Library (WWW-VL) Main Catalog The WWW-VL search facility. Research Tools Geography Maps Map Page of Lithuania Relief Map Political 1998 Lithuania [enlish. clickable map of districts and towns] Baltic Lands 1000-1809 1579 Lithuania Russian Empire on the Baltic 1882 Gazetteers Location of Cities and Towns World Heritage Sites Vilnius Historic Centre Language Languages of Lithuania Latvian Dictionaries (in Polish) Lithuanian Language Course On-Line An Historical Grammar of the Lithuanian Language , by Cyril Babaev Lithuanian Fonts for Windows95 Lithuanian Language Software for Sale Reference Country Study: Lithuania Countries of the World: Lithuania World Factbook 2001 [click on "lithuania"] Lthuania. A Country Study United States Department of State Background Notes [January, 1998] Important Facts in Lithuanian History Bibliography Bibliographies, including Internet Gateways Lithuanian Academic and Research Network, LitNet [Some materials in English] Lithuanian Home Page [in English] Lietuvos Istorijos Puslapis Lithuanian Internet Servers Link Collection , by Linas Ramunas Laiðkø paieðka Deja News serveryje [click under this heading for postings on Lithuanian History from Deja News discussion forums] Archives "Contacting The Archives (Lietuvos Archyvu Departmentas) In Vilnius, Lithuania"

72. President Discusses Freedom And Democracy In Latvia The governments of Latvia and lithuania have worked to build support for democracy That nation will follow its own course, according to its own history. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/05/20050507-8.html

Issues Hurricane Relief Homeland Security Judicial Nominations ... RSS Feeds News by Date August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 ... January 2001 Interact Ask the White House White House Interactive Appointments Nominations Application Federal Facts Federal Statistics West Wing History Home May 2005 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 7, 2005 President Discusses Freedom and Democracy in Latvia The Small Guild Hall Riga, Latvia President's Remarks view 5:09 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BUSH: Sveiki Draugi. (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the warm welcome. Madam President, Laura and I thank you for your kind words of introduction, we thank you for your principled leadership, and I thank you for your friendship, and we thank you for the hospitality that you and Dr. Freibergs have shown us. I want to thank the people of the Republic of Latvia for being such gracious hosts for my visit here. And I want to also thank the Prime Minister for joining us, and members of the government. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. Laura and I are so pleased to make this second journey to the Baltic States, and our first visit to the great land of Latvia. We're honored, as well, to be in the company of President Ruutel of Estonia, and President Adamkus of Lithuania thank you both for coming. These are good friends to Latvia, and good friends to America. The Baltic countries have seen one of the most dramatic transformations in modern history, from captive nations to NATO allies and EU members in little more than a decade. The Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian people showed that the love of liberty is stronger than the will of an empire. And today you're standing for liberty beyond your borders, so that others do not suffer the injustices you have known. The American people admire your moral courage in the cause of freedom.

73. WHKMLA : History Of Lithuania, 1922-1926 EXTERNAL LINKS, history of lithuania, from Scantours history of lithuania, from Ramunas Personal Pages. DOCUMENTS, List of Presidents etc. of lithuania, http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/eceurope/lithuania192226.html

Turmoil Lithuania a Democratic Republic, 1922-1926 In 1922 a CONSTITUTION was passed, which defined Lithuania as a democratic republic. By 1922, Lithuania had received recognition from most governments, including the League of Nations (1922). In 1922 Lithuania introduced a new currency (1 Litas = 100 Centai), replacing the Auksinas (= 100 Skatiku), ending the inflation which. if compared to Germany, had reached moderate proportions. Vilnius and the southeast ('Central Lithuania') were lost. Yet there was another contested region, the MEMELLAND, (Klaipeda) formerly part of Prussia/Germany, but placed under French administration until a plebiscite would decide over the area's future (with Germany or Lithuania). When in 1923 Germany itself was focussed on the Rhineland (occupied by the French), on coups d'etat and on hyperinflation, Lithuanian troops occupied the Memelland; in 1924 Lithuania annexed the area, without holding the plebiscite. There was little protest from the side of the Entente. Lithuania's SEIMAS (parliament) fell in several groupings, the Christian Democrats, the Socialists and the Parties/Representatives of national minorities (Jews, Poles, Germans). The two main camps - Christian Democrats and Socialists - again consisted of a number of rivalling parties.

74. WHKMLA : History Of Lithuania, 1386-1569 LINKS, Links to lithuanian history from SRC history of lithuania, from Scantours history of lithuania, from Ramunas Personal Pages http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/eceurope/lithuania13861569.html

1386-1569 - Dynastic Connection with Poland King Louis of Poland and Hungary had died in 1382, leaving behind two daughters. The Polish nobility had the younger daughter, Jadwiga - at that time merely 10 years old - divorced from Wilhelm von Habsburg; they offered her in marriage to Duke JOGAILA (widely known under the Polish spelling of his name, JAGIELLO) of Lithuania, if the hitherto pagan Lithuanians would convert to Catholicism and if Lithuania would cede PODOLIA to Poland. Jagiello fulfilled both conditions; the marriage was held in 1386, beginning the Jagiellonian Dynasty in Poland. Jagiello ruled in Poland until 1434; Lithuania in 1392-1430 was ruled by Duke VYTAUTAS THE GREAT . In 1388 the DIOCESIS OF VILNIUS was founded; another diocesis was established in SAMOGITIA in 1417. The Grand Duchy, although closely allied with Poland, remained a separate political entity. The Grand Duchy included Lithuanian (now Catholic) heartland in the north, and large stretches of areas inhabited by RUTHENIANS (Belorussians, Ukrainians) of Orthodox confession. At the SYNOD OF NOVOHRODEK (1415) the Orthodox church of the Grand Duchy declared itself independent. Head of the Grand Duchy's Orthodox church was the METROPOLITAN OF KIEV, residing in Novohrodek. The Lithuanian nobles elected their dukes. Although Poland and Lithuania often were ruled in PERSONAL UNION (i.e. the King of Poland also was Grand Duke of Lithuania), Lithuania kept separate political institutions - an administration, assembly, army.

75. History Of Lithuania Provides a history of lithuania from 1009 AD to the present. http://www.historyofnations.net/europe/lithuania.html

History of Lithuania Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy The first written mention of Lithuania occurs in 1009 AD, although many centuries earlier the Roman historian Tacitus referred to the Lithuanians as excellent farmers. Spurred by the expansion into the Baltic lands of the Germanic monastic military orders (the Order of the Knights of the Sword and the Teutonic Order) Duke Mindaugas united the lands inhabited by the Lithuanians, the Samogitians, Yotvingians, and Couranians into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in the 1230s-40s. In 1251 Mindaugas adopted Catholicism and was crowned King of Lithuania on July 6, 1253; a decade later, civil war erupted upon his assassination until a ruler named Vytenis defeated the Teutonic Knights and restored order. From 1316 to 1341 Vytenis' brother and successor, Grand Duke Gediminas, expanded the empire as far as Kiev against the Tatars and Russians. He twice attempted to adopt Christianity in order to end the GDL's political and cultural isolation from western Europe. To that purpose, he invited knights, merchants, and artisans to settle in Lithuania and wrote letters to Pope John XXII and European cities maintaining that the Teutonic Order's purpose was to conquer lands rather than spread Christianity. Gediminas' dynasty ruled the GDL until 1572. In the 1300s through the early 1400s, the Lithuanian state expanded eastward. During the rule of Grand Duke Algirdas (1345-77), Lithuania almost doubled in size. The 1385 Kreva Union signed by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Jogaila (ruled in 1377-81 and 1382-92) and the Queen of Poland Jadwyga intensified Lithuania's economic and cultural development, orienting it toward the West.

76. Country Study Lithuania Social Studies Country Profile lithuania A general overview including history, political structure, lithuania A guide to law, constitution/s, legal history, http://www.archaeolink.com/country_study_lithuania_culture_.htm

Lithuania People History Culture Home Afghanistan Social Studies Albania Social Studies Algeria Social Studies ... Vietnam Social Studies You may find additional information about the country of your choice in the sections for Archaeology Anthropology or Ancient Civilizations Lithuania Tourism Please Note: If you sometimes get an error message when clicking on a large text link, don't give up. Try the URL link instead. There are times when the large text link doesn't "take" for some reason, thus the built-in redundancy. Thank you. CIA - The World Factbook Lithuania A detailed look at Lithuania including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency. - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/lh.html Colleges and Universities - Lithuania List of schools with direct contact links. - From Christina DeMello - http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/lt.html Country Profile: Lithuania A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "The largest of the three Baltic states, Lithuania has sought to reassert its place in Europe since declaring its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990." - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1106095.stm

77. Latvians Online A forum participant writes I am writing a book about the history of my family, Visiting Estonia and lithuania. Daina B. writes My sister and I are http://www.latviansonline.com/

@import "css/home.css"; FROM THE ARCHIVE: The Colorado-based band Jà «rmalnieki has grown to be a favorite among Latvians in North America. Advanced search Home Chat ... www.trimda.org September 24 Ontario Daiļās dāmas dalās domās The fifth annual "Daiļās dāmas dalās domās," a weekend of activities and discussions for women, is set Sept. 24-25 along the Nottawasaga River in southern Ontario. For further information, telephone Ruta Fogele at +1 (416) 225-1786 or Māra Goba +1 (416) 487-1882. Kristaps Grasis and Liene Sējāne perform their modern chamber music Sept. 24 in Stockholm. September 24 Sweden Academic evening A traditional academic evening is scheduled at 2 p.m. in the Embassy of Latvia, Odengatan 5, Stockholm. The program includes presentations by the scholar Ilona Silià †a and by journalist and political commentator Ojārs Celle. Also on the program is a concert by guitarist Kristaps Grasis and flautist Liene Sējāne, who perform what they call modern chamber music. Grasis studied classical and jazz guitar in Germany and Sweden and now is a music teacher in Germany. Sējāne, a graduate of the E. Dārzià †à ¡ Music School in Latvia, now studies flute at the Musikhochschule M¼nster in Germany. Dinner will be prepared by IngrÄ«da and Andrejs Leimanis. Admission is SEK 300. Reservations must by made by contacting Lilita Zaļkalne by e-mail at lilita.zalkalns@swipnet.se

78. Wilno Currently The Capital City Of Lithuania. /history. Wilno is the capital of the present day lithuania and one......In 1387 Aukstaitija (the Highlands of lithuania) was Christianized. Short http://www.kresy.co.uk/wilno.html

Wilno In 1387 Aukstaitija (the Highlands of Lithuania) was Christianized. Wilno was granted the right of Magdeburg. Short Description/History Wilno is the capital of the present day Lithuania and one of the country's oldest cities. It stretches along both banks of the fast flowing Neris River, and is set among hills pine forests. Wilno(Vilnius) is very old city. The honour for founding Wilno is justly given to Gediminas (Lithuanian Duke) in 1323. Having declared Wilno his "Royal Town", Gediminas created the conditions for its subsequent growth as well as the political, economical and cultural center of Lithuania. Following the craftsmen in other European towns at the end of the 15th century, Wilno craftsmen began to join together by professions into guilds. Many Catholic churches and monasteries appeared in the town. Stone buildings sprang up inside the Lower Castle. The new Cathedral was among them. Crafts and trade continued to develop in the 16th century. Many beautiful new buildings in the late Gothic and Renaissance style appeared in the town. The most significant event in the cultural life of 16th century Lithuania was the founding of the Wilno Academy in 1579, which was endowed with the rights and privileges of a university. In 1795 Wilno became the center of a new gubernia consisting of the lands annexed to the Russian Empire. A number of new Classical style buildings were built, including the Cathedral, which had been reconstructed at the end of the 18th century, a new town hall, and the Governor-General's Palace. In 1860, a railway line which at that time was the first in Lithuania, crossed Wilno and connected the town with St. Petersburg, Russia and Warsaw, Poland.

79. Jewish Family History Foundation Index.htm The Jewish Family history Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, Ariogala, lithuania Cemetery Headstones, Maps, and Jews in 1931 Phone Book http://www.jewishfamilyhistory.org/

Jewish Family History Foundation A 501 (C) (3) non-profit corporation l Contact Us l Participate/Contribute l Search l More About Us l The Jewish Family History Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, acquisition and dissemination of Jewish records from archives and other repositories in Eastern Europe. This will be accomplished by creating translated online databases and digitalized images of original documents. We will support and cooperate with archives, researchers and research groups at every stage in our projects, and share our information with Jewish genealogy groups and other Jewish institutions where these translated and primary source materials can be used for genealogical and academic historical research. Our focus is primarily on the Grand Duchy of Lithuania-Kingdom of Poland Commonwealth, in the 18th century: on early Russian Empire Revision Lists and 1784 and 1765 census/tax lists of the Jewish kahals. This area later became Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine. This territory is the ancestral homeland of 80 percent of the Jews alive in the world today. In addition to the Grand Duchy censuses we will supplement this data with civil, Jewish kahal and gentry estate records that we have acquired, going back to the beginning of the 17th century. We also assist family history researchers who establish family or shtetl groups to study the history of their ancestral towns and family origins.

80. Lithuania: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com (Click to enlarge) lithuania (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Lith·u·a·ni·a ( lith ua ne-? ) A country of north-central Europe on the Baltic Sea. http://www.answers.com/topic/lithuania

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Government ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Local Time Geography Dialing Code Currency Stats Anthem WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Lithuania Dictionary (Click to enlarge) Lithuania (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Lith·u·a·ni·a lĭth nē-ə A country of north-central Europe on the Baltic Sea. Settled perhaps as early as 1500 B.C. , the area was unified in the 13th century and became one of the largest states of medieval Europe. Lithuania merged with Poland in 1569 but was absorbed into Russia by three partitions of Poland (1772, 1793, and 1795). The independent country of Lithuania existed from 1918 to 1940, when it became a constituent republic of the USSR. Occupied by Germany from 1941 to 1944, it reverted to Soviet rule after World War II and was known as the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic before achieving independence in 1991. Vilnius is the capital and the largest city. Population: 3,600,000 . var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt";

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