Anna Papay

Anna Papay, a 45-year-old mother from Zhlobin, Belarus, is a former bank employee with a background in customer service, having worked at Trade Capital Bank. She is also a social media influencer, sharing financial advice on her TikTok channel and enjoys baking. A mother of three, including two minor sons and an adult daughter, Anna was sentenced to two and a half years in a penal colony after being convicted of inciting harm to Belarus, inciting hatred, and participating in actions that grossly violate public order. Following her conviction in October 2024, she was labeled as a terrorist and extremist by the authorities.