Musician Siarhei Douhushau put on interstate wanted list
Belarusian folk music performer Siarhei Douhushau is wanted by the Vitsebsk Region Department of Internal Affairs. The specific criminal article under which he is being prosecuted is not specified.
The search notice for 43-year-old Douhushau states "wanted under an article of the Criminal Code." Details of the criminal case are not provided.
Siarhei Douhushau is the founder and leader of the folk band Vuraj and an organizer of folklore festivals. He worked at the Belarusian State Philharmonic and is dedicated to popularizing traditional Belarusian singing.
In 2020, he took part in courtyard concerts. Later, he left for Poland, and then for the United States. Douhushau spoke to Nasha Niva about his life in America and working as a taxi driver.
The musician was also involved in helping Belarusian refugees. Since 2021, the House of Creators, which he founded, operated in Warsaw, providing temporary accommodation to cultural figures in need of support. At the end of 2025, he also opened a shelter for released political prisoners.
On November 9, Douhushau announced the closure of both houses, explaining that his resources had run out and he wanted to dedicate more time to himself and his family.