The fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia begins with a rock that rolls, pushed by the rock n’ roll group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU). After the brief Prague Spring, the group was started by the bassist, Milan “Mejla” Hlavsa. During the Normalization period, they continued to find various ways of resisting the new administration before being jailed, which inspired further resistance and eventually lead Czechoslovakia out of the hands of the Soviet regime.
Věra Čáslavská: Athlete and Activist
Athletes have long been using their high-visibility platforms to comment on social issues and raise awareness. Věra Čáslavská, a gymnast from the now Czech Republic, is not only famous for her unparalleled success at the Olympic Games but her strong stance against the Soviet invasion of her country.