Democratic movements were no longer narrowly restricted to Estonians, as many participants were also non-Estonians, whose aim was to democratise the Soviet Union.
Demokraatlikud liikumised ei olnud enam kitsalt eestlaste pärusmaa, vaid nendes osalesid ka mitte-eestlased, kelle eesmärgiks oli NSV Liidu demokratiseerimine.