Latvia states of Northern and Eastern Europe were divided into German and Soviet "spheres of influence". In the north, Latvia, Finland and Estonia were assigned to the Soviet sphere. A week later, on 1 September 1939, Germany and on 17 September, the Soviet Union invaded Poland. After the conclusion of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, most of the Baltic Germans left Latvia by agreement between Ulmanis' government and Nazi Germany under the Heim ins Reich programme. In total 50,000 Baltic Germans left by the deadline of December 1939, with 1,600 remaining to conclude business and 13,000 choosing to remain in Latvia. Most of
Kilkim Žaibu such as Germany, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, USA, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Poland and other countries. Also, bands have performed at Kilkim Žaibu festivals from Australia, Norway, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Germany and neighbouring countries. The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 29 June - 1 July 2017. The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 23–25 June 2016. The festival took place in Žagarė, Lithuania on 26–27 June 2015. The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 20–22 June 2014. The festival took place in Varniai, Lithuania on 21–23 June 2013. The line-up: The festival