This text is an introduction to the enigma of the Baltic origins and self-identification of the Baltic people. It is divided into three parts. The first part recounts the history of the Baltic people relying on archaeological sources. The second part provides an objective linguistic history and a description of the Baltic languages. The third part offers an insight into mythology in the ancient history of the Baltic peoples.

Sheds light on the complexities of Russian foreign policy from 1991 to 2004.