Sergei Tikhanovsky, a Belarusian opposition figure imprisoned for over five years for opposing the dictatorship, was recently released after a U.S. delegation’s intervention. His reunion with his daughter, who barely recognized him due to his drastic weight loss in prison, underscores the personal toll of political repression and the ongoing struggle for democracy in Belarus.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Sergei Tikhanovsky, a brave man who stood up to a mean leader in Belarus, was stuck in a tiny prison for a long time but is now free and excited to see his family again.
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