A twisted historian, Anatoly Moskvin, who desecrated the graves of 29 young girls and transformed their bodies into lifelike “dolls,” is scheduled to be released soon. Moskvin, 59, adorned the mummified corpses with stockings, clothing, boots, and makeup. Despite his disturbing actions, psychiatric professionals in Russia are now advocating for his release to be placed under the care of relatives, considering him “incapacitated.”
Moskvin, a former military intelligence translator turned cemetery expert, celebrated each victim’s birthday in his bedroom through eerie rituals. Despite objections from the families of the deceased, who fear he may resume his macabre practices, Moskvin has expressed his desire to marry his girlfriend and teach foreign languages. He has shown no remorse for his actions, refusing to apologize to the families of his victims.
Initially arrested in 2011 for disturbing the graves of girls aged three to 12, Moskvin had lived with some of the children’s remains for up to a decade. One victim, Olga Chardymova, was among those he dug up and transformed into mummified dolls. The parents of the deceased have pleaded for Moskvin to remain incarcerated, fearing a return to his horrifying habits.
Moskvin’s mother, Elvira, claimed ignorance about the nature of his “dolls” and criticized the court’s decisions against him. Despite her pleas, the court appears to be considering his release on the grounds of incapacity. The victims’ families remain haunted by the possibility of Moskvin resuming his despicable actions, emphasizing the ongoing trauma and fear caused by his heinous acts.