Current Affairs 20 years after, Václav Havel seen as key figure in transition to democracy

29-12-2009 17:11 | Jan Richter

In a memorable moment of history, dissent and playwright Václav Havel was elected the first post-communist president of Czechoslovakia 20 years ago. His inauguration put the final seal on the country’s road to democracy. Two decades later, most Czechs believe Mr Havel’s role in the process was crucial.

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