Latvian man and daughter sail to Russia on raft to ask for asylum

27.07.2024 08:22

A Latvian citizen fled to Russia with his five-year-old daughter to seek asylum.

The man used a raft to cross the water obstacle.

He sailed away from his country on a raft with his child to move to Russia, writes Moskovsky Komsomolets .

Latvian citizen Stanislav Bukains moved to the Russian Federation, intending to seek asylum.

Bukins fled to Russia due to fears of political persecution.

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He, a political blogger and activist, was subject to criminal prosecution in Latvia.

According to Bukins' acquaintance, he could have entered Russia in transit, having covered the distance through Latvia or Estonia.

Why the Latvian blogger and activist chose this particular option for coming to Russia remains unanswered.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources