Sergiy Tikhanovsky

Sergiy Tikhanovsky

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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.

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Sergiy Tikhanovsky spoke at Yale University about the importance of U.S. strategy regarding Belarus.

Тихановский в Йельском университете предложил три элемента стратегии США в отношении Беларуси
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-11-29
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Alexander Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko

A group of political prisoners led by Sergiy Tikhanovsky was released on the day of the previous meeting.

Неравнодушные оппоненты Тихановской собираются на очередную встречу
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-11-07
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is one of the political prisoners released due to diplomatic efforts.

«США хотят нормализации литовско-белорусских отношений. Отсюда и движения с офисом Тихановской»
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-10-11
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky was among the political prisoners released after a previous meeting.

Лукашенко встретился с представителем Трампа Джоном Коулом
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-09-11
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is mentioned in the context of potentially influencing the diaspora.

Прокопьев и Либер написали письмо Максу Коржу
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-08-07
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Anna Kanopatskaya wants to submit a statement regarding Sergiy Tikhanovsky to the State Security Department of Lithuania.

Канопацкая едет в Литву на автобусе подавать заявку в Департамент госбезопасности ФОТОФАКТ
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-07-11
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Anna Kanopatskaya

Sergiy Tikhanovsky was recently released from prison after being a political prisoner.

Тихановська закликала Трампа покарати Лукашенка
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-07-07
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky released a short address stating that Belarusians will never return home if they do not believe in themselves.

Усов поставил крест на политической карьере Сергея и Светланы Тихановских
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-07-04
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky's release is mentioned as a potential reason for optimism about a thaw.

Снизьте уровень ожиданий. Я не вижу ни одной объективной причины, чтобы наступала оттепель
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-07-02
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky was one of the political prisoners released and deported from Belarus.

«Ни в коем случае я не делал заявлений». Келлог опроверг слова Лукашенко
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-07-02
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is noted for his resilience and respect after his release from prison.

Социолог рассказал, совпадает ли с настроениями общества желание Тихановского сломать режим
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-06-28
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Gennady Korshunov
Gennady Korshunov
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Kirill Balakhonov
Kirill Balakhonov

Sergiy Tikhanovsky, a Belarusian opposition figure, expressed his full support for Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelensky after his release from prison.

Тихановський після звільнення: Я абсолютно підтримую Україну і Зеленського
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-22
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is a Belarusian opposition figure who was released from prison after years of imprisonment.

Білоруський опозиціонер Тихановський істотно втратив вагу за роки у в’язниці
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-22
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is one of the political prisoners released by Lukashenko's regime.

NYT: Келлог хотів заручитися підтримкою Лукашенка в припиненні війни в Україні
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-21
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky was released 'for humanitarian reasons, with the aim of family reunification'.

Наталья Эйсмонт прокомментировала освобождение заключенных по просьбе США. Отдельно — о Тихановском
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-06-21
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Natalya Eismont
Natalya Eismont

Sergiy Tikhanovsky was one of the released political prisoners.

Сегодня были освобождены 14 политзаключенных
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-06-21
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is among the 14 political prisoners who were released and are now safe in Lithuania.

Литва нагадує: у неволі режиму Лукашенка залишаються понад 1000 політв’язнів
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-21
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Belarusian opposition figure Sergiy Tikhanovsky was released from prison.

На тлі візиту Келлога Лукашенко звільнив з в'язниці опозиціонера Сергія Тихановского
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-21
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky is one of the most well-known Belarusian political prisoners who was recently released.

Білорусь за домовленістю зі США звільнила ще 13 політв’язнів
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-06-21
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Sergiy Tikhanovsky created the slogan 'Stop the cockroach!' during the 2020 presidential campaign.

«Не пойдёт на пользу таракану». МИД Украины отреагировал на слова Лукашенко о Зеленском
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-03-15
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