Sergiy Tikhanovsky
Sergiy Tikhanovsky is a Belarusian opposition figure and blogger known for his role in the 2020 presidential campaign against Alexander Lukashenko. He gained prominence for his slogan 'Stop the Cockroach!', likening Lukashenko to the character from the fable 'The Cockroach' due to his distinctive appearance. Tikhanovsky's calls for protests and political change resonated widely among the Belarusian public, making him a significant symbol of the opposition movement. His activism has drawn international attention, especially after his arrest during the protests that followed the disputed elections.
Born on Apr 18, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +30% | 9,449,323 | 15,260 | $60,000 | 97$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 25,456 | $155,000 | 90$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,183,085 | 40,716 | $215,000 | 187$ |
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Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Anna Kanopatskaya wants to submit a statement regarding Sergiy Tikhanovsky to the State Security Department of Lithuania.
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Ukraine:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky was recently released from prison after being a political prisoner.
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Belarus:
He was recently released from prison and is the husband of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
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Belarus:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky released a short address stating that Belarusians will never return home if they do not believe in themselves.
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Belarus:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky's release is mentioned as a potential reason for optimism about a thaw.
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Belarus:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky was one of the political prisoners released and deported from Belarus.
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Belarus:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky was one of the individuals released alongside Kirill Balakhonov.
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Belarus:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky is noted for his resilience and respect after his release from prison.
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Belarus:
Kirill became recognizable when he appeared in photos and videos of political prisoners released alongside Sergiy Tikhanovsky.
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Ukraine:
Sergiy Tikhanovsky, a Belarusian opposition figure, expressed his full support for Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelensky after his release from prison.
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