89 Voices - Prague
In 1989, an incredible transformation began in different parts of Eastern Europe as Communism fell.
A week after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in November, Czechoslovakia had its 'Velvet' Revolution.
A dissident writer, Václav Havel, became president and the country's first democratic leader after elections in January 1990.
As part of Outlook's '89 Voices series, Czech student Michaela Plikova talks about how things changed.
Born in 1989, she has a unique perspective on the role of secret theatre during the communist era.
Prague today, capital of the Czech republic.
The people demonstrate in 1989.
In 1989, Vaclav Havel, leader of the Prague opposition prepares to talk to the crowds. Behind, Alexander Dubcek, leader of the crushed Prague Spring of '68.
1989 before the fall of communism, people of Prague queue for food.
Communist headquarters in Prague
1989, crowds gather in the streets of Prague to take part in the 'Velvet Revolution'.