Vitaly Breaks Silence on Harsh Life Inside Philippine Detention
VITALY ZDOROVETSKIY – The controversial YouTuber shared his difficult experience after spending nearly ten months in a jail facility in the Philippines before being sent back to Russia in January 2026.
On social media, he posted photos and videos showing his time in jail and his return home. He described the poor living conditions, including extreme heat, dirty surroundings, rats, and insects. He also said he spent more than three months alone in a small cell, which was very stressful and emotionally painful.
Despite this, he shared that the experience made him stronger and thanked his faith and supporters for helping him endure the hardship. He also announced plans to release a full documentary about what happened.
Vitaly was arrested in April 2025 after livestreaming several disturbing and illegal actions in public places around Metro Manila, especially in Bonifacio Global City. His actions included bothering people, taking items from security guards and stores, entering restricted areas without permission, and performing dangerous stunts that caused trouble and injuries. These acts led to several criminal cases under Philippine law. Authorities labeled him as a high-risk individual and delayed his deportation while the cases were being processed. After serving his sentence, he was finally deported and permanently banned from returning to the Philippines.
Known for prank and stunt videos, Vitaly has a long history of misconduct that has resulted in multiple arrests in different countries. While some of his content made him popular and gained millions of followers, many of his actions crossed legal limits and showed a lack of respect for others. He has also faced criticism for staged pranks and risky behavior that put people in danger.
In recent years, Vitaly became involved in self-appointed crime-catching activities where he and other online personalities confronted people they accused of wrongdoing. These actions were criticized by police for being unsafe and careless, with some incidents leading to injuries and legal complaints.