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Schweiger in Belarus: Controversy over Drifting Video
German actor Til Schweiger's visit to Belarus to film a drifting promotional video sparks controversy.
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- Why did Til Schweiger visit Belarus?
- Til Schweiger, a German actor, visited Belarus to film a promotional video for Blockchain Sports Drift, a project aiming to make drifting more accessible.
- What is Til Schweiger's background and reputation?
- Schweiger is a well-known German actor who also gained international recognition through his role in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. He has also faced controversies in recent years due to health issues and alcohol problems.
- How did Svetlana Tikhanovskaya respond to Schweiger's visit?
- Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, criticized Schweiger's visit, stating that it's inappropriate to visit a country under a dictatorship and act as if nothing is happening.
- How did the public learn about Schweiger's visit to Belarus?
- Schweiger's visit to Belarus for the promotional video was kept secret until fans posted photos on social media; there's currently no mention of it on Schweiger's Instagram.
- Where and how long did the filming of the promotional video take place?
- The video shoot, lasting about a week, involved international drifting pilots and took place in several Belarusian cities, including Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Mogilev, and Grodno.