Discovering the Life Journey of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: From Belarus to Lithuania

Day 1: Early Life and Education

Mikashevichy village and Mazyr, Belarus on July 1, 2025

9:00am

Visit Mikashevichy village

Explore the upbringing place of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and view the Soviet-era apartment buildings, gaining insight into the environment that shaped her early childhood.
BYN0, 2h0m

11:30am

Breakfast at local Belarusian café in Mikashevichy

Enjoy traditional Belarusian breakfast options like draniki (potato pancakes) and kefir, fueling the day with local flavors.
BYN10, 1h0m

1:00pm

Travel to Mazyr, Belarus

Journey to Mazyr to visit the Mozyr State Pedagogical University where Sviatlana studied teaching and to learn about her early adult life.
BYN20, 1h30m

3:00pm

Tour Mozyr State Pedagogical University

Gain perspective on Sviatlana’s higher education environment, an important foundation for her future career and activism.
BYN5, 1h0m

4:30pm

Lunch at a popular Mazyr bistro

Sample Belarusian dishes like beef stroganoff or mushroom soup, with a modern twist to appreciate local culinary culture.
BYN15, 1h0m

6:00pm

Evening stroll in Mazyr City Park

Relax in the peaceful setting where locals unwind, reflecting on the community and life at the time when Sviatlana lived here.
BYN0, 1h30m

8:00pm

Dinner at a traditional Belarusian restaurant

Try Belarusian potato dishes and honey cake, completing an authentic food experience from the region.
BYN20, 1h0m
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Day 2: Family and Political Beginnings

Gomel and Minsk, Belarus on July 2, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Gomel local bakery

Start the day with fresh pastries and coffee, reflecting on the family move related to their son's medical treatment in Gomel.
BYN8, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Gomel Medical Facilities

Explore the cochlear implant treatment centers to understand the medical challenges faced by Sviatlana and her family.
BYN0, 1h30m

12:00pm

Travel to Minsk

Head to Minsk, where her political journey officially began.
BYN25, 2h0m

2:30pm

Lunch at a café near Minsk city center

Enjoy light Belarusian-European fusion cuisine, preparing for afternoon political tour activities.
BYN18, 1h0m

3:30pm

Tour of key Minsk political landmarks

Visit locations central to the 2020 presidential election and protests, including the Central Election Commission building and major rally sites.
BYN0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Visit the Belarusian National Library

Explore exhibitions related to recent Belarusian political history and literature impacting Tsikhanouskaya's activism.
BYN7, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at a gourmet Belarusian restaurant

Dine on modern takes of local dishes such as kholodnik and machanka, concluding the day with a taste of cultural pride.
BYN30, 1h30m
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Day 3: Exile and International Advocacy

Vilnius, Lithuania on July 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at a Vilnius café

Savor traditional Lithuanian breakfast including kugelis and black bread, while reflecting on Sviatlana's life in exile.
EUR5, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit the Lithuanian Parliament

Learn about Lithuania's support for Belarusian democracy and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s role as leader of democratic Belarus.
EUR0, 1h0m

11:00am

Tour of the European Institute of Democracy

Understand international advocacy and Sviatlana's diplomatic visits, including alliances with US and European leaders.
EUR10, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at a Lithuanian bistro

Try cepelinai (potato dumplings) and cold beetroot soup, traditional Lithuanian fare reflecting local hospitality.
EUR12, 1h0m

2:30pm

Walk through Vilnius Old Town

Experience the historic charm and multicultural influences of the city where Tsikhanouskaya found refuge.
EUR0, 1h30m

4:00pm

Visit local human rights museum

Explore exhibits on human rights struggles in Eastern Europe, highlighting the ongoing fight for democracy in Belarus.
EUR8, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at a modern Lithuanian restaurant

Enjoy contemporary dishes combining Lithuanian and European flavors, celebrating resilience and hope.
EUR25, 1h30m
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