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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague, Michal Lukes, Lubomir Zaoralek, Antonin Kaspar, Frantisek Laudat

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum (NM) in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. On the photo are seen L-R NM general director Michal Lukes, Culture Minister Lubomir Zaoralek, sculptor Antonin Kaspar and former MP Frantisek Laudat. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague, Michal Lukes, Lubomir Zaoralek, Antonin Kaspar

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum (NM) in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. On the photo are seen L-R NM general director Michal Lukes, Culture Minister Lubomir Zaoralek and sculptor Antonin Kaspar. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Sculpture Flame in memory of student Palach unveiled in Prague

A bronze sculpture entitled Flame in memory of student Jan Palach, who burnt himself to death in 1969 after the Soviet invasion, was unveiled on Palach's pylon outside the new building of the National Museum in Prague centre, on November 17, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jaroslav Kubera, Jiri Oberfalzer

Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera, right, and Senate deputy chairman Jiri Oberfalzer, left, pay respect to Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jaroslav Kubera, Jiri Oberfalzer

Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera, left, and Senate deputy chairman Jiri Oberfalzer, right, pay respect to Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jaroslav Kubera, Jiri Oberfalzer

Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera, left, and Senate deputy chairman Jiri Oberfalzer, right, pay respect to Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jaroslav Kubera, Jiri Oberfalzer

Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera, right, and Senate deputy chairman Jiri Oberfalzer, left, pay respect to Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jaroslav Kubera, Jiri Oberfalzer

Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera, right, and Senate deputy chairman Jiri Oberfalzer, left, pay respect to Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 51st anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 51st anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 51st anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice, pictured, to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 51st anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice, pictured, to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 51st anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial in upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2020. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Jan Palach Memorial, Jan Palach's death mask by Olbram Zoubek

The National Museum officially open the Jan Palach Memorial in his home town Vsetaty, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Jan Palach Memorial, Czech flag that covered Palach's body

The National Museum officially open the Jan Palach Memorial in his home town Vsetaty, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Jan Palach Memorial, Jan Palach's personal items

The National Museum officially open the Jan Palach Memorial in his home town Vsetaty, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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Jan Palach Memorial, Jan Palach's death mask by Olbram Zoubek

The National Museum officially open the Jan Palach Memorial in his home town Vsetaty, Czech Republic, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Michal Krumphanzl)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, piety, candles

A couple lays flowers at a memorial of Jan Palach during a commemoration this late student near the building of a secondary school he studied in Melnik, Czech Republic, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, Wenceslas Square, piety, candles

Meeting to commemorate Jan Palach on 50th anniversary of his death was held at Palach memorial outside National Museum on the Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 19, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, Wenceslas Square, National Museum, piety, candles

Meeting to commemorate Jan Palach on 50th anniversary of his death was held at Palach memorial outside National Museum on the Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 19, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, Wenceslas Square, piety, candles

Meeting to commemorate Jan Palach on 50th anniversary of his death was held at Palach memorial outside National Museum on the Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 19, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, Wenceslas Square, piety, candles

Meeting to commemorate Jan Palach on 50th anniversary of his death was held at Palach memorial outside National Museum on the Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 19, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, Wenceslas Square, piety, candles

Meeting to commemorate Jan Palach on 50th anniversary of his death was held at Palach memorial outside National Museum on the Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 19, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Roman Vondrous)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

A message to PM Andrej Babis among the candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People observe candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque, piety, candles

Candles and flowers for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque in front of the statue of Saint Wenceslas at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. The plaque reads Jan Palach *11.8.1948 +19.1.1969 Jan Zajic *3.7.1950 +25.2.1969 Obetem komunismu-In memory of the victims of communism-Zum gedachtnis der opfern des kommunismus. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque, piety, candles

Candles and flowers for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque in front of the statue of Saint Wenceslas at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. The plaque reads Jan Palach *11.8.1948 +19.1.1969 Jan Zajic *3.7.1950 +25.2.1969 Obetem komunismu-In memory of the victims of communism-Zum gedachtnis der opfern des kommunismus. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People observe candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque, piety, candles

Candles and flowers for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque in front of the statue of Saint Wenceslas at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. The plaque reads Jan Palach *11.8.1948 +19.1.1969 Jan Zajic *3.7.1950 +25.2.1969 Obetem komunismu-In memory of the victims of communism-Zum gedachtnis der opfern des kommunismus. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

A message to PM Andrej Babis among the candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

School youth observe as people yesterday lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial, piety, candles

People attend a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism at Wenceslas Square and lit up candles for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic Memorial (front) at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to flowers sent by PM Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to flowers sent by PM Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People attend a commemorative meeting at Wenceslas Square and lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach (front) at upper part of Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial to Jan Palach, piety, candles

People light candles at the memorial to Jan Palach, who burned himself to death in protest against the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet troops in 1968 marring the Communist reform movement known as Prague Spring, in the Brussels quarter of Sint-Pieters-Woluwe today, on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Palach's marble bust is placed on a high plinth surrounded by creeping flames. The bust, which was donated by Czech academic sculptor Frantisek Janda to the Czech Embasssy in Belgium, is placed in a villa quarter of diplomats and EU officials. An inscription in French and Flemish reads: Jan Palach, died on January 19, 1969. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led Warsaw troops invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Jakub Dospiva)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to flowers sent by PM Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

The President of the Czech Senate Jaroslav Kubera (right) waits before he'll give a speech at a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to flowers sent by PM Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

Playwright Vlastimil Venclik holds a speech at a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

Civic Democratic Party Chairman Petr Fiala holds a speech at a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

The President of the Czech Senate Jaroslav Kubera holds a speech at a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death, Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque, piety, candles

Candles and flowers for Jan Palach at Jan Palach and Jan Zajic memorial plaque in front of the statue of Saint Wenceslas at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 17, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. The plaque reads Jan Palach *11.8.1948 +19.1.1969 Jan Zajic *3.7.1950 +25.2.1969 Obetem komunismu-In memory of the victims of communism-Zum gedachtnis der opfern des kommunismus. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, memorial plaque for Jan Palach, piety, candles

People lit up candles at memorial plaque for Jan Palach at upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. Some people attached a critical notice to flowers sent by PM Andrej Babis. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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50th anniversary of Palach's death, National Museum, black flags, name, Jan Palach

Black flags commemorating late student Jan Palach with his name and silhouette hang on the building of National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

The Vice-President of the Czech Senate Miluse Horska holds a speech at a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)

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Wenceslas Square, 50th anniversary of Palach's death

Former Culture Minister Daniel Herman opens a commemorative meeting organised by the Million Moments for Democracy initiative and Mene Tekel international project against totalitarianism for Jan Palach at Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 16, 2019. Palach, a student of the Charles University's Faculty of Arts, set himself on fire in Prague on January 16, 1969 in protest against people's growing lethargy following the August 21, 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. He died of fatal burns three days later, aged 20. (CTK Photo/Tomas Tkacik)