Exploring the Life and Legacy of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: From Belarus to Lithuania

Day 1: Birthplace and Early Life

Mikashevichy, Brest Region, Belarus on June 20, 2025

9:00am

Visit the Village of Mikashevichy

Explore the small village where Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was born and grew up, including the remains of Soviet-era apartment buildings to understand her humble beginnings.
BYN0, 2h0m

11:30am

Browse Local Libraries or Bookstores

Investigate local reading culture to reflect on how Sviatlana developed her early interest in reading, especially English books from the United States.
BYN0-20, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at a Local Belarusian Eatery

Try traditional Belarusian dishes such as draniki (potato pancakes) at a local restaurant for an authentic lunch experience.
BYN15-25, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Nearby Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Memorials

Learn about the proximity to the Chernobyl disaster site and its impact on the region and residents like Sviatlana.
BYN0, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at a Local Cultural Center

Dine while enjoying traditional Belarusian music or cultural performances to get a sense of local heritage.
BYN20-30, 1.5h
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Day 2: Education and Family Life

Mazyr, Gomel Region, Belarus on June 21, 2025

9:00am

Visit Mozyr State Pedagogical University

Tour the university where Sviatlana studied teaching to understand her academic background and early career path.
BYN5-10, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at a Local Cafe

Enjoy a relaxed meal with popular Belarusian fare near the university, such as borsch or beef Stroganoff.
BYN15-25, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Gomel Medical Centers

Explore where Sviatlana's son received his medical treatment for hearing impairment, reflecting on her family’s resilience.
BYN0 or guided tour related fees, 2h0m

4:00pm

Dinner at a Family-Run Restaurant

Experience a warm, home-style Belarusian meal in a family atmosphere to connect with the values of Sviatlana's own family life.
BYN20-30, 1.5h
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Day 3: Political Awakening and Campaign

Minsk, Belarus on June 22, 2025

9:00am

Tour of Key Minsk Protest Sites

Visit locations of major rallies that supported Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s 2020 presidential campaign to witness the powerful public response.
BYN0, 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Central Election Commission Area

Learn about the 2020 election process and the pressure faced by Sviatlana when confronted at the commission.
BYN0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Cafe in Minsk CITY CENTER

Dine at a popular spot where locals gather, sampling contemporary Belarusian fusion cuisine.
BYN20-35, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Human Rights NGO Offices and Exhibitions

Explore exhibits focused on Belarusian democracy movements and Tsikhanouskaya’s role in advancing human rights.
BYN0, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at a Restaurant with Live Folk Music

Enjoy a dinner featuring Belarusian culinary specialties while listening to folk music that has inspired many in the opposition.
BYN25-40, 1.5h
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Day 4: Exile and International Influence

Vilnius, Lithuania on June 23, 2025

9:00am

Visit Lithuanian Parliament and Sites of Government Support

Explore Lithuanian institutions that supported Sviatlana during her exile and her leadership role for democratic Belarus.
EUR0, 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Public Offices

See where she operates her democratic leadership from Lithuania, including exhibitions about her Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
EUR0, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at a Lithuanian Bistro

Sample Lithuanian dishes such as cepelinai (potato dumplings) to understand her new home’s culinary culture.
EUR10-20, 1h0m

2:30pm

Tour Museums Related to Belarusian-Ukrainian War and Pieramoha Plan

Learn about Tsikhanouskaya’s involvement in strategies opposing Belarusian government support for the war in Ukraine.
EUR5-10, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at a Contemporary European Restaurant

Enjoy modern European cuisine in Vilnius that reflects the city's international ties and diplomatic atmosphere.
EUR20-35, 1.5h
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