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Andrey DmitrievBelarusian political and public figure
Date of Birth: 12.05.1981
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Andrey Dmitriyev: Political and Public Activist
- Business and Activism
- Political Career
- Speak the Truth Movement:
- 2015 and 2019 Elections:
- Speak the Truth Campaign
- National Referendum Initiative:
- Self-Employment Regulation:
- "Education without Extortion" Campaign:
- 2020 Presidential Election
- Election Results and Protest:
- - Supported protests and called for a recount
Andrey Dmitriyev: Political and Public Activist
Early Life and EducationAndrey Dmitriyev was born on 12 May 1981 in Minsk, Belarus. He completed his military service in 2000-2001 and earned a degree in Political Science from the European Humanities University in 2015, focusing on political science and public administration.
Business and Activism
In 2008, Dmitriyev founded the School of Young Managers of State Administration (SYMPA). He also owned and operated his own business. His activism involves advocating for citizens' rights, facilitating self-organization, and promoting local self-governance.
Political Career
United Civil Party:- Joined in 2001 and served until 2012
- Led the Moscow District organization in Minsk
- Became the party's international secretary in 2007
Candidate Campaigns:
- Served as a consultant and campaign manager from 2002-2009 for various campaigns in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine
Speak the Truth Movement:
- Co-founded the movement in 2010- Headed the campaign headquarters of presidential candidate Vladimir Neklyaev in 2010
2015 and 2019 Elections:
- Led the campaign headquarters for presidential candidate Tatyana Korotkevich in 2015
- Ran for the House of Representatives in 2019, achieving the highest result among alternative candidates
Speak the Truth Campaign
Preservation of Land:- Led efforts to protect villages, cottages, and nature reserves from development in 2012
National Referendum Initiative:
- Coordinated the collection of signatures in 2013-2014, seeking reforms in education, healthcare, and governance
Self-Employment Regulation:
- Advocated for legislation to support self-employed citizens in 2017Regional Development Forums:
- Organized and conducted eight forums from 2017-2019 to address regional issues and engage new supporters
"Education without Extortion" Campaign:
- Initiated an action to expose school fees in 2019"Without Coronaries" Marathon:
- Coordinated a fundraising effort in 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 Presidential Election
- Registered as a presidential candidate on 20 May 2020- Collected over 110,000 signatures
- Declared that "the real campaign of confrontation" had begun after submitting his candidacy
Election Results and Protest:
- Received 1.21% of the vote- Filed a complaint challenging the election results on 12 August 2020
