Vladimir is an activist and human rights defender from Mozyr, known in the region for his work defending human rights, including the right to peaceful assembly. In 1986, he participated in the cleanup efforts following the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident. He has health issues.
He was repeatedly subjected to political persecution and administrative arrests.
In April 2026, he was arrested and placed in pretrial detention as part of a criminal case, the details of which are still unknown.
