Dmitry Mikhailov
Dmitry Mikhailov is a Belarusian political prisoner and former shop owner from Minsk who gained attention for his daring act of posting a selfie from his cell in a pre-trial detention center, a rare occurrence in such facilities where phones are typically prohibited. He was arrested on March 1, 2022, after making comments online and subsequently sentenced to three years in prison for his political views. Mikhailov's situation came to light again when he was released on June 21, 2025, alongside 13 other political prisoners, following a diplomatic intervention by a U.S. presidential envoy. His story highlights the ongoing struggles for freedom of expression in Belarus.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Belarus | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 12,912 | $60,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,449,323 | 12,912 | $60,000 | 82$ |
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Dmitry Mikhailov is a former political prisoner from Latvia who spent three and a half years in a Belarusian prison for his statements in a closed chat.
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Dmitry Mikhailov is a political prisoner who shared a selfie from his cell in a Belarusian detention center.
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