Alina Koushyk | |
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 Alina Koushyk at the conference in Warsaw (2022) | |
| Born | Grodno  |
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| Occupation | Journalist, television presenter |
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| Website | http://1000i1koushyk.blogspot.com |
Alina Kouszyk is a Belarusian journalist and TV host for Belsat TV . [1] [2] She became a member of the Belarusian United Transitional Cabinet with responsibility for National Revival on 16 September 2022. [2]
Kouszyk studied history and teaching English at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno and politics at the University of Warsaw. [3] [4]
Kouszyk started work for Belsat TV around 2007, as a host of TV shows including Belsat Studio, PraSvet and 54% [2] and as a journalist. [1]
Kouszyk organised Belarusian cultural activities in Warsaw, including the co-founding of the Centre for Belarusian Solidarity and InBelKult 2.0. [2] [5]
On 16 September 2022, Kouszyk was nominated to the Belarusian United Transitional Cabinet with responsibility for National Revival, to develop Belarusian culture and education. [2] [6]
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