Belarusian MMA fighter, who was building a career in Moscow, was unexpectedly banned from entering Russia by the FSB after a vacation in Thailand
Vitaly Pavlovsky doesn't understand why he was indefinitely banned from entering Russia. And he's asking for advice on how to return to Moscow — because his whole life is there.
Fighter Vitaly Pavlovsky. Here and below, photos from his Instagram
Five years ago, Vitaly Pavlovsky — a fighter from Polotsk — went to conquer Moscow. In an interview, he said that back then he spent his last money to participate in the fights of the "Nasha Sprava" (Our Cause) league — he didn't even have enough for rent in the Russian capital.
Initially, the guy competed in MMA, but he became popular in pop-MMA (an entertainment version of martial arts). Now he confidently states that he has achieved a lot.
But something went wrong. Recently, Vitaly announced on social media that he could not return to Moscow after his vacation.
Belarusian fighter Vitaly Pavlovsky in Thailand
Last year, the fighter flew to Thailand for half a year to spend the winter. The surprises began at Moscow airport upon his return:
— I went through passport control for a very long time. They told me that additional verification was needed. And after about an hour of waiting, they brought me a paper with a resolution from the FSB stating that I am indefinitely banned from entering the Russian Federation. Without explanation of the reason. I don't know what I did. They said nothing, explained nothing.
Vitaly claims that after this, he was held at the airport for about another day. Then he was offered two options: either return to Thailand or fly to his homeland. The fighter chose the latter and bought the ticket himself.
— I said I would fly to Minsk. They didn't let me go anywhere, they escorted me everywhere. They took my passport. They asked many questions. Upon arrival in Minsk, I was met by border guards with assault rifles. They didn't return my passport.
But after a short check, Vitaly was finally released.
— I don't know what I did in Russia to be indefinitely banned from entering. I filed an official statement, but there has been no response for over a month.
Now he is asking for help and advice.
— I'm a guy from Belarus who came to Moscow and achieved a lot. My whole life is built there...
Vitaly confesses his love for Moscow and says he really wants to return there, as he sees his future there. He adds that after publishing his story on social media, many people who faced a similar situation wrote to him.
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