Viktor Babaryka
BelaruspoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Viktor Babaryka is a prominent Belarusian politician and former banker who emerged as a leading opposition figure during the 2020 presidential election against President Alexander Lukashenko. His candidacy energized many voters and positioned him as Lukashenko's main rival, but he was arrested shortly before the election and sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges widely viewed as politically motivated. Babaryka's detention sparked widespread protests and condemnation from international human rights organizations, making him a symbol of the ongoing struggle for democracy in Belarus.
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Viktor Babaryka was a candidate during the 2020 presidential election in Belarus.
Максим Знак снял свой портрет с «Варты Святла» в ВильнюсеBelarus· 2026-07-21
Viktor Babaryka, a banker who tried to run for president in 2020 but was locked up before the elections even began.
Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
United Kingdom· 2025-12-14
Viktor Babaryka is mentioned as a political prisoner who was not allowed to run for president.
Серед звільнених Лукашенком політв’язнів – двоє громадян Литви
Ukraine· 2025-12-13
Viktor Babaryka is another prominent political figure who remains behind bars in Belarus.
After five years in jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky speaks outUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Viktor Babaryka is a former banker seen as Lukashenko’s main electoral rival in 2020, currently imprisoned.
Belarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy
United States· 2025-06-21
