Svetlana Tikhanovskaya

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is a Belarusian politician and former teacher who became a prominent opposition leader after the 2020 presidential election. She ran against the long-standing President Alexander Lukashenko, alleging election fraud when she believed the voting was unfair. Her campaign gained widespread support both within Belarus and internationally, symbolizing resistance to authoritarian rule. Despite being pressured and facing repression, she continues to advocate for democratic reforms and human rights, inspiring many Belarusians to seek greater political freedom through peaceful resistance.