Uladzimir, a graduate of the Babruisk Olympic Reserve School and the Belarusian State Agrarian Technical University, did wrestling, competed in grappling tournaments and worked as a coach at the Eva fitness centre.
On the night of 30 March 2022, he was detained together with Dzmitry Klimau and Yauhen Minkevich in a case concerning the arson of two relay cabinets of a railway signalling installation near Asipovichy. According to the Belarusian Railway Workers’ Community, security forces used firearms against the detainees even though they did not resist.
In February 2023, Uladzimir was found guilty in a criminal case brought under several articles, including "Act of terrorism" and "High treason", for setting fire to the relay cabinets, and sentenced to a long prison term and a large fine. The convicted men voluntarily compensated the railway for damage of more than 12,800 roubles.
In September 2024, Uladzimir was transferred to a strict prison regime. In spring 2025 it became known that he was in a severe psychological state.
