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Piotr Markiełaŭ
Regional Coordinator, Belarus
Piotr Markiełaŭ studied theoretical physics in Belarusian State University, but was expelled twice in connection to his political activities. He several times run as a candidate on local elections and organised election observation to bring public attention to problems of self-government, fair elections and criminalisation of drug users. Piotr has spent time as a campaign intern at Students For Liberty's End The Drug War campaign. He is also serving as the communications director for Legalize Belarus civic education and advocacy campaign.