Vasiliy
Vasiliy is a Belarusian taxi driver who recently made headlines after being assaulted by passengers in Warsaw. On January 3, 2025, he faced xenophobic violence fueled by a misunderstanding of his nationality, which escalated into physical attacks. Following the incident, Vasiliy sought legal assistance and reported the attack, resulting in a police investigation into the xenophobic nature of the assault.
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Belarus:
Vasiliy is the male participant paired with Elizabeth.
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Belarus:
Vasiliy is walking from Warsaw to Montenegro to attend a football match, covering about 50 kilometers a day.
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Belarus:
Vasiliy was the brother of a woman who had a complicated relationship with partisans during the war.
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Bulgaria:
Vasiliy was an auto mechanic before being mobilized last year and lost both of his legs after being attacked by a Russian drone.
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Belarus:
Vasiliy, a Belarusian taxi driver, was assaulted by passengers in Warsaw due to xenophobic motives.
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