Sergiy Tihanovskiy

Sergiy Tihanovskiy is a Belarusian political figure, entrepreneur, and media personality known for his opposition to the regime of Alexander Lukashenko. He gained prominence as a leading voice in the pro-democracy movement during the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus, where he was a candidate before being arrested and imprisoned. Tihanovskiy is also recognized for his work as a blogger and his efforts to mobilize citizens against authoritarianism in Belarus. In a recent interview, he humorously referred to himself as the 'first gentleman of Belarus,' highlighting the complexities of individual identity beyond political labels.