A Well-known Russian Blogger Was Caught Violating Traffic Laws In Belarus
- 11.06.2026, 12:52
The Belarusians suggested deporting him.
Alexander Tuman — a popular Russian automotive blogger, host, road tripper, and husband of the well-known blogger Nastya Tuman — complained on TikTok that his rental car was impounded in Belarus for speeding.
“I arrived in Belarus and rented a car. A Tiguan like this one. I drove just a little faster than allowed here, than what’s specified in the contract—in areas where there are no cameras. I didn’t go much over the limit, and the car was completely immobilized,” he says.
Belarusians familiar with car rental terms noted that the blogger most likely lied when he claimed the speeding was minor, and also gave him some advice. The website Charter97.org quotes some comments:
— You were most likely warned even before the car was impounded that you shouldn’t violate traffic laws. And this is specified in the contract. But you apparently thought: “Who do you think you are? I paid for the rental—so I can do whatever I want.” As you can see, that’s not the case. One question: Why embarrass yourself online?
— Great! Get ready for fines from the rental company and from the Belarusian traffic police when you leave the country!
— As someone who ran a car rental business in Minsk for 12 years, I can say with full responsibility: you went way over the limit. Rental companies only start sending notifications when GPS sensors detect speeds 20 km/h over the limit. Otherwise, we’d go crazy from the sheer volume of messages. And cutting the car’s engine, especially while it’s moving and the steering wheel locks up on the road, is a last resort for particularly reckless drivers.
— This is all terrible. I hope they’ll also ban entry for five years.
— Drive however you want at home, but when you come to visit, please behave like a human being, especially on the road.
— Be thankful they didn’t deport you back to your homeland.
— Respect to the authorities! They’ll teach the Russians how to drive. Welcome, author. But remember: Big Brother is watching you.
— They should have deported you too.
— What did you think? That anything goes here? No way—they’ve found a way to deal with you hotheads. They should install the same device in your personal cars too. Don’t speed, especially in a foreign country.
— Speed back home. And don’t come here anymore!
— If your car was blocked, you were clearly speeding over 130 km/h—most likely 140–150. So who’s right and who’s wrong? And why are you unhappy?
— You shouldn’t speed at all in Belarus; you’re here as a guest—behave yourself and respect our rules!