Solidarity in Gdańsk

from Rick Steves' Europe Video · host Rick Steves

A Gdańsk shipyard in 1980 marked the beginning of the end for the Soviet Bloc, as striking workers led by Lech Wałęsa took a stand for their rights. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

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