Alexander Trukhanov

Alexander Trukhanov is the deputy chairman of the National Academy of Sciences in Belarus. He gained attention recently for promoting alternative sources of protein, exemplified by his appearance in a viral video where he and the academy's chairman, Vladimir Karanik, sampled fried crickets. Trukhanov highlighted the nutritional benefits of insects and discussed plans for a science festival in September, where attendees could learn about and taste various alternative protein sources.