Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

ModernPoliticianBelarus1982 — ?

Belarusian exiled opposition leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1982

Country

Belarus

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score46.3

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya — Complete Timeline

2020 AD

Tsikhanouskaya's 2020 presidential campaignPolitical Action

Tsikhanouskaya registered as a candidate for the Belarusian presidential election after her husband Sergei was jailed. She ran against Alexander Lukashenko, drawing large crowds at rallies. The election was widely condemned as fraudulent.

ElectionBelarusOpposition

Impact: national

Tsikhanouskaya's exile to LithuaniaPolitical Action◆ Major

After the disputed election, Tsikhanouskaya fled to Lithuania under pressure from Belarusian authorities. She continued to lead the opposition from exile, coordinating protests and international pressure against Lukashenko's government.

ExileOppositionBelarus

Impact: nationaltragic

Tsikhanouskaya's meeting with Western leadersPolitical Action◆ Major

Tsikhanouskaya met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other Western leaders, seeking support for democratic transition in Belarus. She was recognized by many Western governments as the legitimate winner of the 2020 election.

DiplomacyInternational supportBelarus

Impact: globalconstructive