Today, the Belarusian leader attended the opening of the exhibition “30 Years of Dictatorship in 30 Posters” in Vilnius. The works of Belarusian designer Arthur Vakarov vividly depict the catastrophic consequences of authoritarianism that Belarus has faced during Lukashenka’s rule. The event was also attended by Belarusian and Lithuanian politicians, as well as members of the Belarusian diaspora. The designer gave a tour, explaining the story behind each poster.
Here are the highlights of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech before the exhibition opening:
📌 “The handcuffs depicted in one of Arthur Vakarov’s posters perfectly convey what has been happening in Belarus over the past 30 years”.
📌 “This exhibition is not about the regime. It is about all those who have fought against the regime over these years, including our heroes, the political prisoners. Every day, we remember them and do everything we can to free our loved ones and friends from prison. The past 30 years have been, above all, 30 years of heroic, unyielding, and stubborn resistance. Resistance that continues to this day”.
📌 “For us Belarusians, it is crucial to stick together, meet each other, and remind ourselves of who we are and where we come from. We should remember that one day we will come back home and celebrate our free and democratic Belarus”.
The exhibition will be available for viewing from July 24 to August 24 outside the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (Aukų g. 2A, Vilnius).
