This is how Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Veronika Tsalkala and Viktar Babaryka's team mentioned that event today in social networks.

Svetlana Tsikhanovskaya:

"This photo turns two years old today.

How do you feel when you see him?

There are events that become turning points - and this is just one of them.

I remember that on that day we understood that historically important events were taking place.

And all the same, then we could not imagine their real scale.

Two whole years have passed.

During this time, we learned for sure that the absolute majority of Belarusians do not tolerate dictatorship, want effective laws for everyone, and are against war.

No matter how much we try to silence people now, we all already know this.

Dear Masha, Veronika and I and millions of people are really looking forward to the moment when we can be together again.

And this gives strength not to give up, but to go forward."

Veronika Tsapkala:

"Exactly two years ago, on July 16, 2020, we united, all of Belarus united.

We left our own ambitions for the sake of common goals — the release of political prisoners and the holding of new elections.

For the sake of returning power to the people of Belarus from the dictator who usurped it, we rejected our own pride, stopped dividing into headquarters, offices or teams.

This day marked the beginning of the revival of the Belarusian people, when not a single person, but the entire nation, felt like a leader - responsible for the fate of their homeland.

On this day, our common goal of returning the country to the people was elevated above all selfish and selfish goals of individuals.

And I still believe that we can achieve victory by rejecting self-centeredness and personal ambition.

Only together we will win!"

“How did it all begin?

15 minutes in Babarika's headquarters in negotiations, two years ago, the three of them agreed to join forces.

Maria, Svetlana, Veronika became symbols of change, inspiring millions of Belarusians.

This is a truly historic day," wrote

's Facebook page.