Bulba graduated from a secondary school in Minsk and later the Minsk Higher Engineering Anti-Aircraft Missile School in 1989. While still a cadet, he co-founded a patriotic group called "Movement-63," inspired by the 1863 uprising led by
Kastus Kalinouski. In 1989, Bulba was one of the few active army officers among the founders of the
Belarusian Popular Front. After his mandatory military service in the
Russian Far East, Bulba returned to
Belarus and became involved in various youth military formations, eventually leading to the formation of the
White Legion in 1995. The organisation trained young Belarusians in military tactics and aimed to resist the regime of President
Alexander Lukashenko. The group operated in secrecy and was reportedly involved in training future officers to be infiltrated in Belarusian security structures. Bulba also participated in parliamentary elections in 2003 and 2008 but was not elected. In 2008 Bulba relocated abroad, living in countries like
Nepal, India, and
Ukraine. He has been involved in the
World Association of Belarusians, and in 2023, he took over as head of the Belarusian Youth Hub in
Warsaw. In 2024, Bulba became the leader of the paramilitary training organisation
Paspalitaje Rushenne. After the
Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bulba has also been a frequent commentator on regional security in Belarusian, Ukrainian and other media.
Political positions Bulba is a proponent of a strategic union between Belarus and Ukraine.
Personal life Bulba is married and has two sons. In 2012, he officially changed his surname from Chyslau to Bulba. He also runs a business in the IT sector. == Notes ==