Explore the Life and Legacy of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Belarusian Political Trailblazer Tour

Day 1: Origins and Early Life

Mikashevichy, Belarus on June 20, 2025

9:00am

Visit Sviatlana's Birth Village

Explore the small village of Mikashevichy in Brest Region to understand the environment where Sviatlana was born and raised. Observe local Soviet-era architecture and get a sense of village life near the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
BYN0, 2h0m

11:30am

Breakfast at Local Café

Enjoy traditional Belarusian breakfast dishes such as draniki (potato pancakes) and kasha at a local café that preserves soviet charm.
BYN15, 1h0m

1:00pm

Visit Chernobyl Lifeline Charity Office (Local Branch)

Learn about the humanitarian efforts that brought Sviatlana to Ireland in her youth and helped many children affected by Chernobyl. Understand how this experience shaped her worldview.
BYN0, 1h30m

3:00pm

Lunch at Village Tavern

Savor hearty Eastern European lunch staples like borscht and beef stroganoff at a quaint village tavern.
BYN20, 1h0m

5:00pm

Walk Through Village Soviet Apartment Area

See typical Soviet apartment buildings where Sviatlana spent her childhood, reflecting on her early life and love of reading English books.
BYN0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner, Traditional Belarusian Cuisine

Dine on local delicacies such as machanka (pork stew) and kvass at a regional restaurant, soaking in local culture.
BYN25, 1h30m
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Day 2: Education and Family

Mazyr, Belarus on June 21, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a fresh Belarusian-style breakfast including syrniki (cheese pancakes) and tea.
BYN15, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Mozyr State Pedagogical University

Tour the university where Sviatlana studied teaching, gaining insight into her academic background and passion for education.
BYN10, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Local Eatery

Try traditional Belarusian dishes like holodnik (cold beet soup) in a cozy local eatery.
BYN20, 1h0m

2:00pm

Learn About Family Life and Challenges

Visit areas connected to Sviatlana’s family life and their move to Gomel for their son’s treatment. Understand the personal struggles behind the political figure.
BYN0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at City Restaurant

Enjoy a calm dinner featuring dumplings and local fish specialties in Mazyr.
BYN25, 1h30m
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Day 3: Medical Care and Political Awakening

Gomel, Belarus on June 22, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast in Gomel

Taste Belarusian rye bread and cheese with fresh coffee to start your day in Gomel.
BYN15, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Medical Facilities Related to Cochlear Implants

Discover the healthcare centers where Sviatlana’s son received cochlear implants and treatment, highlighting the importance of family and resilience.
BYN0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Local Café

Dine on traditional Belarusian savory pancakes and fresh salad.
BYN20, 1h0m

2:30pm

Political History Walk

Explore key locations in Gomel tied to the early political opposition movements and Sviatlana’s husband’s activism.
BYN0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Popular Restaurant

Try Belarusian beetroot salad and potato dishes while reflecting on the burgeoning opposition scene in Belarus.
BYN25, 1h30m
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Day 4: Exile and International Advocacy

Vilnius, Lithuania on June 23, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Vilnius Café

Enjoy Lithuanian pastries and coffee as you begin your final day exploring Sviatlana’s life in exile.
EUR5, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Residence in Exile

View the area where she took refuge and launched her international advocacy efforts for democracy in Belarus.
EUR0, 1h0m

11:00am

Tour Lithuanian Foreign Ministry

Learn about Lithuania’s political support for Belarusian democracy movements and Tsikhanouskaya’s ongoing leadership role.
EUR0, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at a Vilnius Bistro

Taste Lithuanian specialties such as cepelinai (potato dumplings) and cold beet soup in a casual bistro.
EUR10, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit European Institutions Where She Advocated

Explore locations in Vilnius associated with her meetings with world leaders and Nobel Peace Prize nominations.
EUR0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Farewell Dinner

Dine at an elegant restaurant offering Baltic and Belarusian fusion cuisine to celebrate the resilience and leadership of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
EUR30, 2h0m
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