Feb. 10th, marking the Holocaust, Israel's first Ambassador based in Vilnius, Amir Maimon, visited Mykolas Romeris University (MRU).

MRU's Theatre performed "Vilnius Ghetto," a play directed by Theatre Head Julius Dautartas.

During the event MRU Law Faculty International & EU Law Institute Prof. Justinas Žilinskas participated in a discussion along with International Commission for Evaluation of the Crimes of Nazi and Soviet Occupational Regimes in Lithuania Executive Director Ronaldas Račinskas, Lithuanian TV journalist Nijolė Baužytė and Law Faculty Lecturer Juozas Valčiukas.

The Holocaust in Lithuania, then Nazi-occupied, resulted in the killing of about 90% of Lithuania's Jews. About 190,000-195,000 Lithuanian Jews of 210,000 were exterminated before the end of World War II. 

Seating is limited. Please register to attend the event: inter@mruni.eu