Grandfather takes president in Belarus – BBC News

As street protests in Belarus mark its fourth week, a 73-year-old grandmother is unlikely to become a hero for protesters. Nina Bahinskaya became an internet sensation after videos of Belarusian riot police appeared. Belarus has been the subject of mass protests since the August 9 elections, which are believed to be widespread. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, has said he has no plans to step down and denies election fraud. Video produced by Jonah Fisher, Anton Chicherov and Elizaveta Vereykina. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog .

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