Zvinchuk: the team was filming the series in Montenegro when she was expelled
Quick Look
- The founder of the Rybar project, Mikhail Zvinchuk, said that his team was detained in Montenegro while filming a documentary series about Russophilia and then expelled from the country.
- Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajic confirmed the detention of the Russians and noted the need for a thorough check of the situation.
- After the deportation, the team arrived in Serbia.
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Why It Matters
The Rybar project produces documentary content, including series about cultural and social phenomena. In this case, the team was filming a series about Russophilia in the countries of the Balkan region.
The founder of the “Rybar” project, Mikhail Zvinchuk, said that the project team was detained in Montenegro during the filming of the series and then expelled.
Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajic confirmed the detention of the Russians and noted that the situation requires careful verification.
BELGRADE, October 10 - RIA Novosti. The founder of the “Rybar” project, Mikhail Zvinchuk, said that the team was filming a series in Montenegro, during which they were detained and then expelled.
The authors of the “Fisherman” project arrived from Montenegro to Serbia on Saturday night.
“We went for a completely legal purpose. We managed to film three documentary series in both Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina... The third (series - ed.) was just about the church and about Russophilia. While filming about Russophilia, we were accepted and expelled,” Zvinchuk told reporters upon arrival in Serbia.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Montenegrin authorities will conduct an official investigation into the circumstances of the detention and deportation of the Rybar project team.
Likely · Within weeks
The "Rybar" project may turn to international organizations or the media to protect its rights and reputation.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What exact circumstances led to the team’s detention in Montenegro?
- Were formal charges brought or reasons for deportation?
- What actions does the Rybar project plan to take in response to the incident?







