One of the leading figures in Belarus’ artistic avant-garde as a poetess, theater director, actress and musician. A member of such bands as »Serebrianaja Svad’ba«, »Mikrokabaret« (a music and theatre duet with the drummer Artjom Zalessky), and the orchestra »Ulitza Mira«. In 2011, she founded the puppet theater »Kartonka«–now touring worldwide. As a musician, actress and theatre director, Sveta has taken part in festivals and events in Belarus, Poland and Germany.

Already in exile in Germany, together with the electronic musician Galya Chikiss, Sveta Ben has released the album »Priyom!«. Another new collaboration of Sveta’s is »WTBSK«–an experimental electronic project launched with Siarhei Navitski (MadMapper), with participation of Misha Rodionov).

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