Alexander is a public and cultural figure, a local historian. He organized an art plein air, Belarusian language courses "Mova Nanova" and erected a monument to the rebels of Kastus Kalinouski. He was detained in a criminal case related to the Oshmyany customs office and convicted on trumped-up charges for his civic position. He belonged to a group of four customs officers who did not admit their guilt.
He was released in March 2021, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
