Journalism of Courage
Alexander Lukashenko
Follow on:
Image Source : Wikipedia
- Born 30 August 1954
- Age 70
- Birth Place Kopys, Byelorussian SSR Soviet Union, (now Belarus)
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Independent (1992-present)
- In Office Member Of The Supreme Council Of Belarus 25 August 1991 - 20 July 1994
- Residence Independence Palace, Minsk
Other Related Pages:
- Independent 1992 Present,
- President
Alexander Lukashenko BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 06 Feb 2025
Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, born August 30, 1954, has been Belarus's president since 1994, the longest-serving European leader. His pre-political career included roles in the Soviet Army and as a state farm director. Elected to the Supreme Soviet in 1990, he later headed an anti-corruption co...
Alexander Lukashenko PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | unknown value |
| Mother | Kaciaryna Łukašenka |
| Spouse | Galina Zhelnerovich (1975), |
| Children | Viktor, Dmitry, Nikolai |
POSITIONS HELD BY Alexander Lukashenko
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| President of Belarus | 20 July 1994 - Present |
| Member of the Supreme Soviet of Belarus | 1990 - 18 September 1991 |
| Member of the 12th convocation of the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian SSR | N/A |
ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO NEWS
Belarus convicts activist Maria Kolesnikova on 'extremism' charges
September 06, 2021 10:53 pm
A court in Minsk has found opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova guilty on charges of trying to seize power and of extremism. Kolesnikova, who tore up her passport to prevent expulsion, faces 11 years in prison.
Who is Vitaly Shishov, the missing Belarus activist found dead in a park in Ukraine?
August 03, 2021 7:35 pm
26-year-old Shishov was the head of a Kyiv-based organisation Belarusian House in Ukraine (BHU) that helped Belarusians fleeing persecution with their legal status in Ukraine, accommodation and employment.
Belarus opposition: Jailed dissident a 'hostage' at briefing
June 15, 2021 10:53 am
Raman Pratasevich founded a messaging app channel that was widely used in last year's massive protests against hardline President Alexander Lukashenko.
Opposition: Belarusian dissident forced to confess on TV
June 04, 2021 6:29 pm
Speaking in a trembling voice and looking nervous in the program on state-controlled ONT channel, Pratasevich said the opposition was pondering plans for a forceful change of government and was locked in infighting to divide the funds offered by Poland and Lithuania.
Belarusian journalist in prison video after flight diversion
June 03, 2021 7:43 pm
The footage of Raman Pratasevich was part of an hour-long TV program aired late Wednesday by the state-controlled ONT channel.
Belarusians increasingly cornered after EU cuts air links
May 29, 2021 9:06 pm
Its land borders already were under tight restrictions, and now the European Union has banned flights from Belarus after a jetliner was diverted to Minsk earlier this week and authorities arrested a dissident journalist who was aboard.
Belarusian leader heads to Russia amid showdown with EU
May 28, 2021 5:54 pm
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to meet with Russia Vladimir Putin at his Black Sea residence in Sochi for talks on closer economic ties according to the Kremlin.
Belarusians, who fled crackdown, fearful after diverted flight
May 27, 2021 7:29 pm
Thousands of Belarusians who have fled the former Soviet nation amid a brutal crackdown on dissent are shocked by the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist
Girlfriend of detained Belarusian journalist 'confesses' in video, opposition cries foul
May 26, 2021 1:51 pm
Sofia Sapega is a Russian citizen and the girlfriend of Roman Protasevich, a journalist critical of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who was detained after the airliner in which he was riding was diverted to Belarus.
Explained: How Belarus 'hijacked' a plane to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich
May 27, 2021 11:15 am
Opposition leaders have denounced the incident as an act of terrorism by the Lukashenko regime, and infuriated Western leaders are discussing possible consequences for Belarus.
