Olga Kovalkova

Olga Kovalkova is a prominent Belarusian political activist and a key figure in the opposition movement against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko. After the controversial presidential elections in 2020, she emerged as a leader within the Coordination Council, which was intended to facilitate a peaceful transition of power and coordinate the opposition's efforts. Kovalkova's activism has been characterized by her commitment to democratic values and her role in unifying various opposition factions. She has faced significant personal risk, including arrest and exile, yet continues to advocate for the rights and freedoms of the Belarusian people. Her involvement in the protests and the broader struggle for democracy in Belarus has made her a symbolic figure in the fight against authoritarianism.