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Bodybuilder and fitness influencer Vladislava Galagan recently exploded in popularity on social media. Besides having a chiseled physique, people began noticing the uncanny similarity between Galagan and Kendall Jenner. While Galagan’s ripped physique is nothing like that of Caitlyn Jenner’s 27-year-old daughter’s physique,?their facial features are similar. The explosion in popularity has earned the Russian bodybuilder 1.5 million Instagram followers.

Popularity in the fitness industry entails sponsorship opportunities and the chance to travel. However, in light of the current geopolitical situation, Galagan has faced certain difficulties. In one of her latest Instagram stories, the bodybuilder shared a video highlighting a sad truth that all Russians are grappling with.

The fitness influencer highlighted the issue of international travel

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Earlier, the bodybuilder shared a video by Russian model Anastasia Romanovna who currently lives in Bali, Indonesia. In the Instagram reel, Romanovna posed in front of the mirror while some text was displayed on the screen.?“My foreign friends: Let’s go exploring all countries,”?read the text appearing on the first part of the reel. However, the next part highlighted the reality.

The following text,?“Me with my Russian Passport:..”?was accompanied by a clip of a man profusely crying. Galagan shared the Instagram reel?as one of her stories. Galagan is one of the millions of Russian citizens who have found themselves in precarious situations when it comes to traveling abroad for either work or pleasure.

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Since the Russo-Ukrainian conflict began in 2022, many EU and NATO countries have imposed various sanctions on Russia. These stations have significantly reduced the ranking of the Russian passport. Currently, many countries have either suspended issuing visas to Russian citizens or introduced restrictions. However, recently, Galagan got the opportunity to team up with other fitness influencers and content creators.

Vladislava Galagan has been on the move

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While many countries have imposed restrictions, others haven’t restricted Russian nationals. Recently, Vladislava Galagan has been visiting some of those countries. In mid-July, the fitness influencer teamed up with?bodybuilding?and fitness content creators like Browney, Mike Thustron, and more. The collaboration happened in Malta.

In Malta, Galagan participated in various challenges with her fellow influencers. Besides Malta, Galagan also visited Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital. In Prague, the bodybuilder tried her hand at cosplay. Galagan cosplayed one of the?characters from the popular manga and now anime, Demon Slayer.

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The issues Vladislava Galagan highlighted are presently affecting Russian citizens. However, until the conflict de-escalates, the VISA and passport-related difficulties will continue.