Pushkinskaya metro station

A year ago, Alyaksandr Taraykouski, a 34-year-old resident of Minsk, died during the crackdown on protesters at Pushkinskaya metro station on August, 10. The man, who was approaching a group of soldiers with his hands up, was shot down.

They acted as if they wanted to kill people.

No explosives in the hands of the protester.

On Saturday, Belarusians are paying last respects to Alyaksandr Taraykouski, a 34-year-old resident of Minsk who died during the crackdown on protesters at Pushkinskaya metro station on August, 10. His death was officially confirmed by the authorities, but many people doubt the official version.

Heads and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Belarus honoured the memory of a deceased protester.

On Tuesday morning, Minskers started to leave flowers near Pushkinskaya metro station in Minsk. A spontaneous remembrance action is taking place at the intersection of Prytytski Street and Pushkin Avenue.