How has the Soviet Union shaped Lithuania?
The collectivization (nationalization of private land and merging it into big units of land, where former land owners had to work for a salary) crippled the Lithuanian agriculture, and it still has not regained full potential to this day. During the rule of Soviet Union, moral decay has made way into many societies of Lithuania, still being a problem today. Corruption is also a "relic" from the USSR.
What are some characteristics of Lithuania?
Lithuania is located in Europe and has many lakes and wetlands. The country also has lowlands and highlands located within.
Why did absolutism succeed everywhere in Eastern Europe except Poland-Lithuania?
The main reason is that the Vasa dynasty granted a lot of privileges to the nobility of the Commonwealth, and later, the only way one could become a king was by signing a document which expanded the powers of the Sejm (Parliament). By the middle of 17th century the Sejm was much more powerful than the King which soon led to anarchy.
What body of water is these European nations on Estonia Latvia and Lithuania?
Estonia, Latvia and Lithunia are by the Baltic Sea.
What is the national dog of Lithuania?
There is no actual national dog of Lithuania, however, their national animal is a White stalk.
How do you get Police Clearance Certificate from Lithuania?
Typhoons can destroy homes and cause million and millions of dollars in damage depending on the catagory.
What ancient language does Lithuanian language bear resemblence to?
It bears a resemblence to Indo-European language, an ancient language which is considered to be a mother-language for all the contemporary European languages. It is strongly believed, that Lithuanian language has the highest amount of connections to the Indo-European language from all the European languages
Was Lithuania the country the site of sinking of the USS Maine?
No, the USS Maine was sunk in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, in the Caribbean.
Who are two famous people from Lithuania?
Peteris Vasks - Music Composer
Wilhelm Richard Wagner - Composer and Director
Mariss Jansons - Music Director
Sir Isaiah Berlin - Philosopher and Historian
Mark Rothko - Arist and Painter
Are girls from Lithuania tall or small?
It depends o there parents ,but if there parents com from Lithuania they should be short.
As with any ethnic group and region it varies. Personally, my friends and family tends to be tall. Although there are short people as well. Has nothing to do with being Lithuanian. I would like to say we are average height with the same amount of shorter and taller.