Spaudos atgavimo šimtmetis ir lietuvių kalba
The Lithuanian language and the 100th anniversary of regaining the Lithuanian press

Summary/Abstract: 40 years of prohibition by the Russian Empire of the Lithuanian press and script in the second half of the 19th century did enormous harm to the Lithuaniannation and language. The authorities of the czarist Russia suppressed the Lithuanian spirit in all possible ways: the Lithuanian press was prohibited, in public schools all subjects, including religion, were to be taught in Russian in public places Lithuanian was prohibited, all personal and place names were give Russian forms. The prohibition of the Lithuanian press was repealed on 1904. With the national movement and after the restoration of the independence in Lithuania in 1918, favourable conditions for the developement of the nation and the language were set up. In 20 years between two world wars there was much work done to sustain and develop language education. However, after World War II, with Lithuania being annexed by Soviet Union, the language and nation were threatened again. In 1990 with Lithuania's regained independence, the Lithuanian language became a matter of common common concern. School and education have played a crutial role in the nation's developement; they have laid the foundation for moulding the nationhood. Maintaining the propper status of the society raising linguistic awareness are issues requiring efforts from all members of the society.

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