Siarhei Tsichanouski
Siarhei Tsichanouski is a prominent Belarusian opposition figure and former video blogger who gained recognition for his candidacy against President Aleksandr Lukashenko in the controversial 2020 presidential election. Shortly after announcing his intention to run, Tsichanouski was arrested and subsequently sentenced to 18 years in prison for his political activities. His imprisonment has made him one of the most notable political prisoners in Belarus, drawing international attention and solidarity among human rights advocates. His wife, Svjatlana Tsichanouskaja, has since taken over as the leader of the opposition in exile, continuing to advocate for political reform and the release of political prisoners in Belarus.
Born on Apr 22, 1982 (43 years old)
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Siarhei Tsichanouski was imprisoned for five years and is one of the most well-known political prisoners in Belarus.
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Siarhei Tsichanouski was a well-known opposition video blogger who announced his candidacy against the country's president Aleksandr Lukashenko in the 2020 presidential election.
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