Anatolijus Gorbunovas

Anatolijus Gorbunovas is a notable Latvian politician and former chairman of the Supreme Council of Latvia during the pivotal years leading to the country's independence. He played a crucial role in the 1990 declaration of Latvia's independence from the Soviet Union, communicating this decision to then-Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and other nations. His leadership during this transitional period was instrumental in Latvia's path towards becoming a sovereign state.