Three weeks before the occupation. An interpreter’s memories
Three weeks before the occupation. An interpreter’s memories
Author(s): Tamara ReimanSubject(s): Diplomatic history, Political history, Government/Political systems, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism, Political Essay, Politics of History/Memory
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: 1968 Czechoslovakia; Soviet path; Conference of the Leaders of the Communist Party of Socialist Countries; Čierna nad Tisou;
Summary/Abstract: On July 28th, 1968, when I was working at the department of international relations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, I was called and told that we should report to work with a bag packed and enough supplies for a few days. I was not permitted to discuss this with anyone, as it concerned a simultaneous interpretation at an international conference. When we arrived, nothing was explained, except that we would be travelling to Čierna. The participants were brought to the airfield where everything was ready for the government plane to take off.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 05 (48)
- Page Range: 114-120
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
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