Extremist classification imposed on the social media profile of Bondareva's associate
In a recent update, the Belarusian Ministry of Information has included a page on the social media platform Odnoklassniki belonging to Tatiana Sidorych, who runs the popular blog "Belarus Top," in their list of extremist materials.
Tatiana Sidorych, a resident of Minsk, Belarus, has declared that she will not delete the "extremist" messages on her page. She is known for her opposition against the Belarusian language and imaginary nationalists in power.
The Ministry of Information issued a warning shot regarding Sidorych's page, but it is unclear whether any further action has been taken. It is worth noting that Sidorych has fewer than 1000 subscribers on Telegram, and her content on the platform is similar to that of Olga Bondarevaya.
This development comes at a time when the Belarusian government is cracking down on dissenting voices. In another instance, a former Afghan veteran from Vitebsk has been sentenced to colony for "assistance in extremist activity."
Interestingly, Belarusian singer Rita Dakota, known for her outspoken criticism of the government, recently received Russian citizenship after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The updated list of extremist materials from Mininform also includes pages on VKontakte, TikTok, and other social media platforms. These include pages like "Media Polesye," "Euroradye.Lait," MTN DEW, Umlaut, "MALORETIA | NEWS," and many more.
As of now, there is no widely available or verified public information about Tatiana Sidorych or her page on Odnoklassniki being recognized as extremist materials in Belarus. It is possible that this is a very recent or localized development not covered by major international sources or it may involve sensitive political or social context specific to Belarus.
For those seeking more accurate insights, checking official government communications, reputable news outlets, or trusted human rights organizations' reports related to Belarus might provide more detailed information.
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