Svetlana Tikhanskaya

Svetlana Tikhanskaya is a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and political figure, known for her role in the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus, where she ran against the long-time incumbent Alexander Lukashenko. Following her husband's arrest, Tikhanskaya became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement in Belarus, advocating for political change and human rights. She has garnered international support and attention for her efforts to challenge the authoritarian regime and promote democratic reforms in her country.