LatviaVēsture un kultūra 211 · Latvian history and culture
Which project caused widespread public protests in 1986–1987 and became one of the beginnings of the Awakening (Atmoda)?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kāds projekts 1986.–1987. gadā izraisīja plašus sabiedrības protestus un kļuva par vienu no Atmodas sākumiem?
- aThe construction of the Daugavpils hydroelectric power stationDaugavpils hidroelektrostacijas būvniecībaCorrect answer
- bThe expansion of Riga International AirportRīgas starptautiskās lidostas paplašināšana
- cThe closure and reconstruction of the Ventspils oil portVentspils naftas ostas slēgšana un pārbūve
Why?
The construction of the Daugavpils hydroelectric power station threatened to flood the Daugava valley, and thousands of people protested against it. In 1987 the construction was halted.
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