I've been an orienteer since 1986 with many good results in youth and junior classes. I was an elite athlete from 1993 to 2003. I've earned the title of champion of Belarus several times in various disciplines: middle, long, and relay events. I participated in JWOC 1994 and various stages of World Championships, European Championships, and World Cup events. As of 2018, I have been an IOF Advisor; however, my involvement has been suspended since 2022 due to sanctions for all Belarusian athletes and coaches because of the Belarus government supplying Russia in its war unleashed in Ukraine. Throughout my career, I've taken on diverse roles within the Federation of Belarus, including serving as the head of the inspection service and coaching youth and junior teams. In addition, I've contributed as a coach in some WOC, EYOC, and JWOC events. The Federation of Belarus has honored me several times as the best course maker of the year. I've also worked as a personal coach, specializing in orienteering technique, for athletes of various levels. Unfortunately, due to political repression and the threat of imprisonment on political grounds, my family and I were forced to leave our country two years ago. We currently reside in Poland.