Latvia. and Lithuania. the Soviets have hoped that the Baltic issue would gradually drift into oblivion. This has hardly been the case. The Baltic community in the free world has never ceased to keep world opinionmakers informed on the plight of Estonians. Latvians. and Lithuanians living under the drab and regimented Soviet system. During the past 28 years of Soviet overlordship. there have been periods of mass deportations. breaking up of families. and even outright genocide. In an attempt to integrate the Balts. the Soviets have initiated vigorous russification drives designed to thwart Baltic nationalism and eradicate the memory of the rich national heritage of Estonia. Latvia. and Lithuania.
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