Maria Kolesnikova is a Belarusian flutist, teacher, and political activist. In 2020, there was another reason to recall the works of Kolesnikova. She became a representative of the joint headquarters of Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
Childhood and youth of Maria Kolesnikova
The flutist's date of birth is April 24, 1982. Maria was brought up in a traditionally intelligent family. In childhood, the girl was interested in classical works. Maria studied well at a comprehensive school, delighting her parents with excellent academic performance.
After graduation, she faced a difficult choice. Parents insisted on getting a serious profession, but Kolesnikova made the decision on her own. She entered the State Academy of Music, choosing the specialty "conductor and flutist" for herself.
What was Mary's surprise when it turned out that only representatives of the stronger sex were studying on her course. Most likely, it was then that the “seed” of a feminist mood began to germinate in her soul. According to Kolesnikova, it was incredibly difficult for her to "get along" in the men's team. But, today, thanks to her experience, Maria knows exactly how to find a common language with men.
For herself, the girl noted that regardless of gender, everyone can get the right to education, but at that time there was no need to talk about any equal treatment. Kolesnikova noticed that it is more difficult for women to give the same “path to a dream”.
Already in the first year, Maria began to work. She was content to teach flute lessons. Around the same period of time, the girl first appeared on the professional stage. She has performed with the National Academic Concert Orchestra.
Despite her passion for creativity, and in particular music, the artist can by no means be included in the list of apolitical people. She participated in any political discussions that took place in the family or among friends. In addition, Maria participated in protest actions until the moment she left for Germany.
Moving Maria Kolesnikova to Germany
The flutist spent most of her creative biography in Germany. Maria does not disclose the topic of obtaining citizenship, although many assume that Kolesnikova has long been a citizen of this country. He decided to move to Germany because of the political structure of the Republic of Belarus.
Maria did not see the point in being in Minsk also for the reason that there was no career development prospect in the capital of the Republic of Belarus. Upon arrival in Germany, Kolesnikova became a student at the Higher School. The promising artist took up the study of modern and ancient music.
The path of Maria Kolesnikova
Even while studying at the Higher School, Maria decided to settle in Germany. During this period of time, she takes part in concerts as a flutist. In addition, she organized international cultural projects. In the last years of her stay in Germany, Kolesnikova began to think about moving to her homeland.
Soon she moved to the Republic of Belarus. In her native country, she gave lectures, which were called "Music Lessons for Adults." Kolesnikova's lectures gathered more than a hundred grateful listeners. In Belarus, she managed to open up. Mary is born again.
In 2017, she became a TEDx speaker in the capital of the Republic of Belarus. A little later, she stood at the origins of the Orchestra for Robots project. Maria worked for the benefit of the inhabitants of her country. She tried to bring the cultural development of Belarus to a new level.
During this period of time, Maria "rushed" between Germany and Belarus. Kolesnikova could not make a choice towards one country. The situation was resolved in 2019. A tragic event happened this year. Mary's mother died. Kolesnikova, considered that her father, who was widowed, needed her support.
The woman moved to Minsk. At the same time, she took the position of art director at the Ok16 cultural hub. From that moment on, her life began to play with new colors.
Maria Kolesnikova: organization of a volunteer project and cooperation with V. Babariko
Since 2017, Maria began close communication with Viktor Babariko. The activist herself contacted Viktor by means of a message on social networks, and after a while they met. Organizing a volunteer project, she brought several artists to the capital of the country. In the process of international exchange, Kolesnikova met with the current president, A. Lukashenko.
Over the following years, Maria closely communicated with Babariko and exchanged her ideas with him. She supported Victor when he announced that he would run for president. She was listed in the headquarters of the opposition and for a long time tried not to leave work. In the aftermath, however, creativity faded into the background.
After Victor's arrest, Maria went into politics even more actively than before. When several more candidates for the presidency were not admitted to the elections, several headquarters were merged into one. Maria joined it, representing the interests of Babariko.
As a result, Maria, together with her associates, decided to support Tikhanovskaya. But, the results of the August vote somewhat corrected Kolesnikova's plans.
Details of the personal life of Maria Kolesnikova
Maria Kolesnikova is in no hurry to burden herself with marriage. Currently, the artist and politician is developing a career. Not so long ago, other reasons were found out that “prevent” a woman from building a happy personal life.
Kolesnikova is sympathetic not only to men, but also to women. So far, Maria has not spoken openly about supporting LGBT people. The artist admitted that today she has more fans than ever, but she is presented to herself.
Maria Kolesnikova: interesting facts
- She enjoys surfing and is active on social media.
- Her father served in a submarine.
- Maria leads a healthy lifestyle, which is especially noticeable in her excellent figure.
Maria Kolesnikova: our days
In early August, Maria was arrested. The police blocked the car, and then asked Kolesnikova not to resist and calmly “surrender”. Soon the woman was released. She wrote angry posts about the actions of the security forces, and openly said that they did not frighten her at all. Already on August 16, Maria was active at the rally.
On September 8, 2020, Maria was detained in Minsk and they tried to forcibly expel her from the country. However, on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, she refused to leave the Republic of Belarus and tore up her passport.
Then they tried to “impute” her in the case of an attempt to seize power, and recently she also became a defendant in the case of “creating an extremist formation.” On January 6, the woman's detention was extended for a few more months.
In 2021, it became known that the criminal case against Maria Kolesnikova would be considered in the Minsk Regional Court on August 4. The case will be heard behind closed doors.
