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202154 minPGdocumentary

Belarus. The Beginning

202154 minPGdocumentary

An unknown housewife registered as a presidential candidate and gained significant support from Belarusians.

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An unknown housewife registered as a presidential candidate and gained significant support from Belarusians.

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Dima Dedokdirector

Svetlana Tikhanovskayacast

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya registered as a candidate for the presidency of Belarus in 2020. An ordinary housewife, she unexpectedly garnered significant support from the public. The film details her rise in a politically charged environment, capturing the moments leading to her candidacy and the reactions of Belarusian citizens. It runs for 54 minutes and was released in 2021.

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