02:33Thousands gather in Budapest as Hungary commemorates 68th anniversary of 1956 Revolution
Thousands took to the streets of Budapest on Wednesday to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution.
Footage shows crowds gathered with Hungarian flags in Szena Square as various speakers addressed them from a stage. Meanwhile, some locals are seen clad in period costumes and posing for photographs next to military vehicles and trams from the 1950s.
On October 23, 1956, student-led demonstrations erupted in Budapest against the pro-Soviet government. The unrest would later spread to other Hungarian cities.
Protesters demanded the return of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy, fresh elections, and the withdrawal of Soviet troops, which eventually took place more than 30 years later.
More than 2,500 Hungarians lost their lives, and some 700 Soviet soldiers were killed as the failed revolution escalated into violence.
Thousands gather in Budapest as Hungary commemorates 68th anniversary of 1956 Revolution
Thousands gather in Budapest as Hungary commemorates 68th anniversary of 1956 Revolution
Thousands took to the streets of Budapest on Wednesday to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution.
Footage shows crowds gathered with Hungarian flags in Szena Square as various speakers addressed them from a stage. Meanwhile, some locals are seen clad in period costumes and posing for photographs next to military vehicles and trams from the 1950s.
On October 23, 1956, student-led demonstrations erupted in Budapest against the pro-Soviet government. The unrest would later spread to other Hungarian cities.
Protesters demanded the return of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy, fresh elections, and the withdrawal of Soviet troops, which eventually took place more than 30 years later.
More than 2,500 Hungarians lost their lives, and some 700 Soviet soldiers were killed as the failed revolution escalated into violence.
Thousands gather in Budapest as Hungary commemorates 68th anniversary of 1956 Revolution
Thousands took to the streets of Budapest on Wednesday to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution.
Footage shows crowds gathered with Hungarian flags in Szena Square as various speakers addressed them from a stage. Meanwhile, some locals are seen clad in period costumes and posing for photographs next to military vehicles and trams from the 1950s.
On October 23, 1956, student-led demonstrations erupted in Budapest against the pro-Soviet government. The unrest would later spread to other Hungarian cities.
Protesters demanded the return of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy, fresh elections, and the withdrawal of Soviet troops, which eventually took place more than 30 years later.
More than 2,500 Hungarians lost their lives, and some 700 Soviet soldiers were killed as the failed revolution escalated into violence.