Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is a Belarusian politician and former presidential candidate. She gained international attention during the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, where she ran against the long-time incumbent, Alexander Lukashenko. After the election, which was widely criticized for being rigged, she fled to Lithuania for her safety. Tikhanovskaya has since become a symbol of the pro-democracy movement in Belarus. She advocates for free and fair elections and has called for political reforms in her country. Her efforts have garnered support from various international organizations and governments, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Belarus.