Shadova's Jews attempted to flee east to Russia but were badly treated by Lithuanian nationalists and most returned to their homes.
However, Russia announced a 40-year ban on the printing of Lithuanian language, for fear of an uprising from Lithuanian nationalists.
Personnel from these bases took part in actions against anti-Soviet Lithuanian nationalists.
Kovno, Lithuania, Jews who were murdered by Lithuanian nationalists...
Lithuanian nationalists did not help by rejecting pragmatic compromise and courting martyrdom to keep the flame of nationalism alive.
Also, there are conflicts with Lithuanian nationalists who regard Lithuanian Poles as merely polonised Lithuanians.
He also helped Lithuanian nationalists smuggle in Lithuanian language publications from abroad which were banned by Russian authorities.
He has ordered a demonstration of the price of independence, a price that Lithuanian nationalists have long vowed to pay after five decades of sometimes lethal servitude.
A nuclear plant, which has been the focus of protest by Lithuanian nationalists, would be able to supply electricity for some time.
The declaration was sharply criticized by both Polish and Lithuanian nationalists.