The dean of the Mahilioŭ deanery and rector of the Mother of God of Bialyničy parish in Horki (Mahiloŭ region).
He was detained after Mass in the church on 18 April 2022. In the Horki District Department of Internal Affairs, a protocol was drawn up against him under part 2 of art. 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offences in connection with Facebook reposts from the independent media Belsat and Radio Liberty regarding the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. His mobile phone was seized. On 12 May, a court fined the priest 20 basic units.
