Dissent in Eastern European regimes cannot be reduced to the simple connotation of "opposition", but must be considered above all as an attempt to build a parallel polis based on the responsibility of every citizen.
From these positions a broad movement was born capable of influencing the behaviour and mentality of public opinion, to the point that - apart from Romania - the totalitarian system was overthrown in a peaceful way, with a new ruling class recognized by the majority of the population.