Tamaz Pipia, while still a teenager, came to the attention of the law authorities due to his connections with the fan movement and extreme political views. In September 2020, Tamaz and his brother Timur were arrested and later convicted of "protesting". After their release, the men were given a choice: leave or return to prison. Tamaz told "Mirror" about this and how they saw the country and society after the liberation. link not working? Try it, from Belarus - with a VPN. Download our app for Android or iOS.