Antanas Račas

[2] Račas graduated from Sakiai District Kiduliai secondary school.

In 1962–1967, studied Germanic languages in Vilnius University where he received a degree in philology.

In 1976, was fired from Kelme District Saukenai secondary school for "relations with anti-Soviets and clerics".

Participated in the activity of Sąjūdis (Reform Movement of Lithuania), was Chairman of the Sajudis Council in Kelme District.

After the events of January 1991, the Committee of Foreign Affairs established Lithuanian Information Bureau in Huttenfeld (Germany), Anatanas Račas was Head of the bureau until 18 November 1991.