Shaman's quest to expel Putin ends in tragedy for loyal dog
In 2019, Shaman Aleksandr Gabyszew embarked on a foot journey from Yakutia to Moscow, aiming to confront the "forces of evil at the Kremlin and expel Vladimir Putin, whom he called a demon, from it." His loyal dog, Biełyj, was by his side throughout this journey. Sadly, according to television station Biełsat, Biełyj, known as the most famous shaman's dog in Russia, was allegedly poisoned by an unknown individual.
A few years back, Aleksander Gabyszew became widely recognized for his extraordinary quest from Yakutia to Moscow, with the bold intent to "expel the demon Putin from the Kremlin." Alongside him throughout this journey was his faithful dog, Biełyj. Tragically, it appears that the dog was intentionally poisoned.
While under the care of blogger Sergey Tichy, it came to light that Biełyj likely succumbed to rat poison - as reported by Biełsat.
Gabyszew's mission catapulted him to significant popularity. In 2019, he began his foot journey from Yakutia to Moscow, determined to combat the "forces of evil at the Kremlin and dispel the demon within," directly referencing Vladimir Putin. This action, however, was met with apprehension.
A mission to oust Vladimir Putin from Russia
Initially, Gabyszew's only company was his dogs, but as the journey progressed, he was joined by increasing followers. The march gained substantial attention online, garnered financial support from donors nationwide, and received a warm welcome from Siberian locals.
Braving the winter, Gabyszew and his followers traversed Yakutia, later crossing Buryatia. Upon reaching the Irkutsk region border, they were intercepted by Russian authorities and Gabyszew was detained back in Yakutia - as reported by the Belarusian station Biełsat.
Detainment and hospitalization of the shaman
Following his actions, Gabyszew faced charges of inciting extremist activities. He was eventually released with the stipulation that he remain within his residential area.
In 2019, Gabyszew was detained, and by 2021 he had been forcibly committed to a psychiatric clinic - reported Biełsat.
On January 12, 2021, he declared for the third time his intent to march to Moscow to oust Putin. On January 27, a contingent of 50 officers from 11 different police units, accompanied by doctors, arrived at Aleksandr Gabyszew's residence to enforce his compulsory psychiatric treatment.
The shaman resisted this intervention, leading to a confrontation during which he injured a police officer. Subsequently, he was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer.
