One famous Belarusian is Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich, known for her powerful works of investigative journalism and oral history. She is best known for her book "Voices from Chernobyl," which documents the experiences of survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Alexievich's work often focuses on the human impact of historical events and gives a voice to those who are often marginalized or forgotten. Her unique approach to storytelling has earned her international acclaim and recognition as one of the most important contemporary writers in Belarus.