At the Shirokorechenskoye cemetery, located on the southwestern outskirts Ekaterinburg, many found their final refuge famous personalities cities: folk artists, scientists, heroes of World War II. But in one of the sections of the cemetery you can see unusual tombstones. They depict respectable men in expensive suits and leather jackets, with gold chains and tattoos. These extravagant monuments belong to crime bosses and their entourage, who were killed during gang warfare in the dashing 90s.
After the breakup Soviet Union in Russia and others former republics Anarchy has set in. Rapid transition to market economy led to a sharp increase in organized crime. The line between legal and illegal has been virtually erased.
Yekaterinburg became the center of gang wars. The organized crime group Uralmash was engaged in a showdown for control over the leading enterprises of the city with another organized crime group, which called itself “Center”. During these clashes, many people were killed.
To honor the memory of the murdered “brothers,” criminal elements began to order pretentious tombstones for their graves. On granite slabs in full height typical authorities of the nineties were depicted: in leather jackets, with thick gold chains. On some monuments you can see Mercedes or golden domes in the background. In some places you can even read not only the names of the dead, but also their “combat skills.” For example, "expert knife throwing" or "master of deadly fist combat."
Some tombstones depict women who took an equally active part in gang wars in the 90s.
The graves there are painted with all the colors of the rainbow.
Even after their death, bandits are treated with particular reverence. In cemeteries they only get VIP seats: on the central alley or at the very entrance. Some monuments have special lighting; even in winter you won’t see any snow or ice on them, but in summer everything here is filled with fresh flowers. Graves crime bosses are available at all prestigious Danilovsky, Old Armenian or Nikolo-Arkhangelsk. There are even special private cemeteries for the gang, like the one located in Rakitki, near Moscow. In the 90s, bandits bought out entire plots of land so that the boys would remain together after death. Today we will go on a short excursion around and “look” at the graves of crime bosses; photos of monuments to the most famous bandits will be presented below.
Legendary personality of Moscow in the late 80s
Otari Kvantrishvili was considered the godfather of capital crime and at the same time a fighter for justice. At first he was just a card player. By the way, he was one of the close friends of Vyacheslav Ivankov, known as Yaponchik. In 1993, Otari created a party called “Athletes of Russia” and took part in the destruction of the government building (White House). Headed the Fund for Social Protection of Athletes named after. Yashina. What else can be said about This is an honored coach Greco-Roman wrestling and businessman.
In 1994, on April 5, he was shot by a sniper killer while leaving the Krasnopresnenskaya bathhouse. The killer has still not been found. None of the versions put forward by the investigation were officially confirmed. There is an opinion that the famous Russian killer Alexander Solonik, aka Sasha the Great, was in the killer's wings. He has dozens of murders to his name, including crime bosses.
Head of the Ryazan criminal group
We walk further along the Vagankovsky churchyard. The prestigious cemetery is currently considered closed and is overcrowded. Only family line burials are possible here. However, new graves of crime bosses (bandits) still mysteriously appear in the churchyard. So, for example, it is unclear for what reasons the tombstone of Viktor Airapetov appeared here. Approaching the monument, you want to close your eyes. The heavy one is surrounded by a richly gilded fence. Some say that Airapetov himself came to admire the pompous grave. Not from the other world, of course, but from ours ordinary life. By official version the bandit is dead, but in fact (according to one version) shortly before his faked death he received Greek citizenship and new surname Aravidis.
Monuments to authorities
The graves of crime bosses in the Armenian section are similar to the monument to Pushkin on Tverskaya Square. The tombstone of Vladimir Sergeevich Oganov is made in the form of an antique chair on which a pensive bronze man sits. To his left is his brother, Rudolf. The entire space near the graves is filled with marble vases with roses, lilies and chrysanthemums. The Oganov brothers, also known as Vachigos Six-fingered and Rudik Bakinsky, were not just thieves, they occupied the highest places in the criminal hierarchy. This is exactly what they had to pay for. In the last century, the Oganov brothers and Grandfather Hassan (Aslan Usoyan) started a criminal war, which later became a war of mafia clans.
The most erudite “authority” of the late 80s
We move further through the cemetery, where we will see the graves of the criminal authorities of the Bauman criminal group. In the very center of the 28th precinct Vagankovskoe cemetery there is a black monument under which the leader of the lads, Bobon (Vladislav Abrekovich Vygorbin-Vanner), is buried. His bodyguard rests next to him.
Bobon was considered one of the most widely knowledgeable and powerful "authorities". His criminal group intimidated half of Moscow. He, in turn, was right hand bandit Globus (Valery Dlugach). Bobon's passion was cars; he often drove his white Buick sports car without a driver's license, which he simply did not have. The fact is that he served one of his terms in a place where he mastered English perfectly, but with a certificate of mental illness, he could not pass the commission and obtain a driver’s license.
Due to a dispute that erupted in 1994 regarding a nightclub patronized by Globus and his group, Dlugacz unexpectedly asked to increase his percentage of the share. For which he was shot by the Kurganites, and Solonik decided to take all the blame for the murder upon himself. He later killed Bobon. The killers prepared in advance for the operation: holes were drilled in advance in the concrete fence on the territory of the shooting range located on Volokolamsk Highway. As soon as Bobon's car drove into the yard, shooting opened on it. Along with the crime boss, his bodyguard also died. The only survivor was her daughter, who fell to the floor just in time.
It's not the place that makes the man
At the Danilovsky cemetery, the graves of crime bosses are hidden from prying eyes. Once in the world of granite, the first thing you pay attention to is the Chograshi family burial place. The following are engraved on the marble stelae: “Nono”, “Kike” and “Dato”.
In 2001, in August, the 600th Mercedes in which the famous Armenian thieves in law, the Chogrash brothers, were driving, burned down in Khimki. The car was moving towards Sheremetyevo, but unexpectedly caught fire along the way. The cause of the fire was an explosion. Brothers Dato and Nono died in hospital from severe burns. Presumably the attempt is connected with the division of the thieves' common fund.
Deceased crime bosses roll into their final resting place in bronze and varnish. Their coffins can be considered a real work of art: they are made of mahogany, equipped with bronze handles, have lighting, air conditioning and even a built-in stereo music system, some are decorated with paintings famous artists. Double-lid coffins equipped with an elevator have become especially popular. The cost of such a “dwelling” is at least 10 thousand dollars. Places for the graves of crime bosses in Moscow cost 50-200 thousand rubles.
New attraction of the Vagankovskoe cemetery
In 2009, the entire criminal world saw off last way Ivankov (Yaponchik). His grave is located in one of the most famous cemeteries in the capital - Vagankovsky. These are buried here prominent figures, like the poet Yesenin, the actor Mironov, the athlete Yashin and the artist Surikov. In a word, mere mortals cannot get here. But Ivankov’s gang found his mother’s grave in the depths, so the city authorities gave permission to bury the authority. Hundreds of bandits attended the funeral.
In any city in Russia, the graves of criminal authorities stand out noticeably against the background of old, sometimes rusty monuments.
We all know that the nineties were very hot times. Then legal and illegal business began to emerge. At times they were closely related to each other. This symbiosis was so profitable that influential groups fought for the right to work together with legal businessmen, sometimes starting real wars. As an echo of them, today we can observe the unusual graves of bandits of the 90s, which capture the imagination of ordinary people.
A little history
In the early 90s of the last century, various groups and gangs actively developed. They took control of small, medium, and later big business. Without doing practically anything, they made good profits. Of course, each gang wanted to conquer as much as possible larger field its influence. For this purpose, cold and firearms. And the graves of bandits of the nineties appeared in cemeteries.
It is known that the heads of groups who were worshiped and who had the most money from illegal business were the first to be shot. For example, in Yekaterinburg, the “lads” even managed to establish international illegal connections to make money from the sale of scrap metal. This is where the very first began big war, as a result of which several hundred “brothers” died on both sides. There were similar wars in St. Petersburg and other cities.
Unprecedented luxury
After high-profile murders, luxurious graves of bandits began to appear in cemeteries. Uralmash was one of the first to begin erecting real masterpieces in honor of its leaders.
These monuments are characterized by the fact that granite and marble were not spared for their construction. Tombstones were made both in the form of a classic slab and a full-length monument. The greater the position the deceased held, the more granite was used for his monument.
Sometimes you can even find entire memorials that occupy a huge area. In addition to the monument and tombstone, in such places there are also stone flowerpots, tables and benches for relaxation.
Friends and relatives tried to ensure that the monuments on the graves of the bandits fully reflected the fact how significant person the deceased was alive. Even more luxury can be observed at family graves, where relatives who were members of the same group are buried. In this case, the burial place looks especially regal.
Full length portrait
But no matter how luxurious the tombstone is, the graves of 90s bandits are also distinguished by the special style of the portraits on it. The deceased is usually depicted at full height. Outwardly, he has a typical look for that time: the clothes of a classic bandit.
There are several options here. The deceased may be depicted in tracksuit and an eight-piece cap, if this is how the “brothers” knew him. But he may appear before you in a leather jacket with a typical cut for that time and in jeans.
Later graves show businessmen wearing crimson jackets. It is not even necessary that the portrait be in color. It is immediately clear to everyone that it is raspberry in color.
As for the image itself, the engraving on the stone is often done in color, although this is much more expensive than the usual two-color design.
It's all in the details
Not last place What matters in portraits is their detail. Almost every one depicts the famous gold chains - the main attributes of the leaders of that time. It doesn’t matter whether these are the graves of bandits in Moscow or in other cities.
There are also very specific details. There are portraits with a bunch of car keys in their hands or with their favorite keychain. In some portraits, the deceased is depicted with a handful of seeds, which he loved so much during his lifetime.
It is also common to see such items as a lighter, a matchbox, a cigarette, mobile phone, rings, rings, signets. All these details create the impression as if a living person is looking at you from a tombstone and is about to call you out. This causes fear and apprehension in strangers, as it was during the life of the person depicted on the tombstone. Looking at him, you immediately understand that this is a real authority of the criminal world.
Embracing the angels
It is known that criminals have a special concept Christian faith. They created their code based on its main postulates, bringing them to their own realities. Therefore, the monuments on the graves of bandits are often strewn with Christian symbols.
The most common one is a cross. But this is not surprising, since it is also on the graves of other people; it is under the cross that a person is sent to afterworld. The cross protects his soul in the “other world.”
And here are the images for ordinary people- rarity. Since most of the authorities did not die by their own death, it is not just crosses that must protect their peace, but the highest deities. Therefore, the monuments on the graves of bandits are hugged by angels, and they stand over the deceased, as if fulfilling their mission, which they failed to accomplish during his lifetime.
Tombstones in the form of churches and domes are also typical for bandits. In the criminal world, this is a special symbol that the “brothers” transferred to cemeteries for their brothers and colleagues.
On a Mercedes to the afterlife
Probably the most amazing part of the tombstones that decorate the graves of 90s bandits is their cars. It was the 600th Mercedes that became a symbol of that time, it was the one that the most authoritative bandits drove, and it was its image that was transferred to the tombstones.
Some people thought a simple drawing was not enough, so the graves of bandits in Togliatti and other cities are decorated with monument cars. Carved from granite to life size, they stand directly on the grave of the deceased.
True, Mercedes is not the only brand that can be found in cemeteries. There are even tombstones in the shape of motorcycles. Particularly interesting examples are a car half hewn from stone, while the other half remains untreated stone.
Paired graves
Along with single graves in cemeteries where bandits of the 90s lie, there are also double graves. Close relatives are buried there. For example, the graves of the Uralmash bandits in Yekaterinburg are famous commonplace burial places of the brothers who founded this sports-gangster group. They are united by one tombstone, on which those who are buried in them are carved in full height.
The same graves are typical for a brother and sister, and for a husband and wife. There are even family graves in which their children also lie next to their parents, since the gang wars were extremely cruel. They killed everyone: both children and adults. As a tribute to their memory, the most luxurious tombstones and family crypts were erected.
Simplicity and conciseness
But not all 90s gangster graves are so striking. There are simple but tastefully decorated places in cemeteries. And this does not mean that the person was completely uninfluential during his lifetime, or that he had little money. It’s just that his relatives and friends understood that he no longer needed excessive showing off. Therefore, such graves are decorated with a simple tombstone, on which, in addition to the main portrait, there may be 1-2 more minor ones, illustrating the life of this person in all its manifestations.
Decades later, we can already talk about this cultural phenomenon, like the bandits of the 90s, and what is left of them. These are unusual tombstones showing special treatment people to the memory of their deceased comrades.
In the cemeteries of our vast homeland you can find unusual tombstones with images respectable men. Expensive suits, leather jackets, tattoos and gold chains - all this flaunts on the monuments belonging to the crime bosses of the dashing 90s and their entourage.
What the monuments to Ded Hassan, Yaponchik and other pretentious graves look like famous participants gang wars of the past, see our material.
Grandfather Hassan was called the main mafioso of Russia, who knows no mercy and is behind all the thieves' wars. His real name is Aslan Usoyan, date of birth is February 28, 1937. Aslan committed his first crime as a child, and by the age of 16 he firmly decided that he would become a “professional” pickpocket.
Young Aslan Usoyan in top row in the middle
At the age of 18, the future crime boss received his first sentence - a year and a half in prison. After this, he found himself in prison more than once and was once “crowned.” Having become a thief in law, Ded Hassan gained power over shadow businesses in almost all Russian regions. He belonged to the “old school” thieves, and repeatedly acted as an “arbiter” in showdowns between large gangs.
In 2013, Ded Hassan was shot and killed by a sniper. The grave of the crime boss is located at the very entrance to the Khovanskoye cemetery in Moscow. She looks rather pompous.
The grave of thief in law Aslan Usoyan (Ded Hassan)
However, his grave is inferior in decoration and chic to the creation that Bory’s son ordered “Soda” for his late father.
The grave of Boris "Soda" Chubarov
And although he did not die as “heroically” as Grandfather Hasan (the cause of Boris Chubarov’s death was cirrhosis of the liver), a real work of art was built for his grave. On it there is a monument to the deceased himself and a Mercedes car - all life-size.
It is noteworthy that the license plates on the car carry a certain hidden meaning, which is known only to the deceased and the customer of the project - his son. The thing is that the letter “F” is not used in Russian license plates. Unless it's an unfortunate mistake by the sculptor...
Grave of Ivankov Vyacheslav Kirillovich (“Jap”)
Speaking of mistakes, above is the grave of the famous “Jap” - Vyacheslav Kirillovich Ivankov. And for some reason, when creating it, they were in such a hurry that they missed one letter in the surname, writing “Ivankov” instead.
Ivankov was one of the main Russian thieves in law and the leader of a criminal clan in Moscow. On July 28, 2009, there was an attempt on his life. On October 9, “Jap” died in the hospital from peritonitis that he developed.
Lev Genkin's grave "Tits"
And this is the grave of Genkin Lev Leontyevich or, as he was called in gangster circles, Leva “Tits”. Lyova went to every job he did with his daddy under his arm... Why? In this way he tried to create the impression of an intelligent business man and, when caught by operatives, he claimed to be an employee of the Jewish embassy.
The grave of Nikolai Tutberidze (“Matsi”)
This unusual white tombstone with a monument to a man sitting on it is located on the grave of Nikolai Tutberidze, better known as Matsi. He died in 2003 from cancer. This disease spares no one, be it a simple worker or a crime boss.
Portrait of Malkhaz Minadze on the tombstone of his grave
The tombstone of Malkhaz Minadze depicts the thief in law himself and his wife, who, by the way, is alive and well... A very unusual artistic solution.
And here are a few more graves that stand out noticeably from others in the cemetery.
Internet users express their outrage at the honors with which criminals are buried:
“Historians of the distant future will dig up these statues and tombstones and will study and compare them with even more ancient ones.” antique statues. There were gods, philosophers, emperors... And in our era - thieves in law. Disgraceful!”
This is exactly what the last refuges of the criminal authorities who ruled the world of thieves in the dashing 90s look like. Despite all the indignation of Internet users, it is worth noting that the work of the sculptors completing the projects is surprising and deserves respect.
What do you think of these creations?
Not only were they not afraid, but they even deliberately stood out from the crowd
The Wild Nineties actually began in the late 80s; it was then that massive numbers arose throughout the country criminal groups, and the bandits began to enjoy no less influence than the party bigwigs. Very soon, respectable citizens learned to distinguish “brothers” from ordinary people by appearance.
Golden chain on the oak tree
There are several legends that tell us where crimson jackets came from and why the nouveau riche loved them so much. One way or another, in the early 90s it became fashionable among bandits to wear just such jackets - perhaps they just wanted maximum contrast with the deliberately grayish clothes of the Soviet nomenklatura, yesterday's " powerful of the world this."
However, the crimson jacket itself did not indicate belonging to the criminal world; it was supposed to be complemented by a massive gold chain as thick as a finger. Chains were worn directly over jackets. “Brothers” also respected gold signet rings – the larger, the better.
Instead of a jacket the color of a jungle sunset, many wore leather jackets. Many were wearing “comfy sweatpants.” And three-day stubble and short haircut.
Your cherry "nine"
The VAZ-2109, or “nine,” was enormously popular among the “workers of the underworld,” that is, among those with whose hands the gangster bosses carried out their dark deeds. This car differs favorably from the same “eight” in that it had four side doors; It was possible for five of us to get out of it quite quickly, arrange a quick firefight, then quickly climb inside and drive off in an unknown direction.
Bandits of a higher class chose a “wide jeep” - Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not only did it have a comfortable, roomy interior, it could reach a decent speed and looked impressive - it could easily drive along our Russian roads where most foreign cars shamefully got stuck. True, he consumed a lot of fuel - but wealthy criminals did not care, and gasoline was prohibitively cheap back then. The Toyota Land Cruiser SUV was also valued.
And of course, BMW was very much loved in the gangster world. The abbreviation “BMW” was then popularly deciphered in its own way – “extortionist fighting vehicle.” fast easy It was an honor to have a “bahu”.
Taganka, all nights full of fire...
Any self-respecting bandit listened to blatnyak and had a collection of corresponding CDs, or, in extreme cases, audio cassettes. This genre was respectfully called Russian chanson, but in reality it has nothing to do with creativity Charles Arznavour or Edith Piaf there were no songs popular among criminals. They glorified the prison world; lyrical hero songs usually spoke in the first person - he told in a deliberately hoarse voice how unfair the villainous fate was to him.
From the windows of the bandit cars thundered the songs of the group "Lesopoval", songs Mikhail Krug and other performers who managed to understand what kind of money can be made from the interest of the new masters of the world in thieves' romance. And restaurant musicians, when starting work, first of all learned “Vladimirsky Central” and “Taganka”, knowing full well who would order the music for them.
Hands up!
What's a bandit without a weapon? The “barrels” they carried were very different: from imported “Beretta” or “Glock” pistols to Soviet classics like TT ("Tula Tokarev"; he was especially respected by killers) or a pistol Makarova.
Almost every group had machine guns Kalashnikov- as well as homemade, handicraft weapons, which were usually brought with North Caucasus; take, for example, the famous Chechen Borz assault rifles.
Yes, the bandits of that time were conspicuous - obviously because acute feeling impunity. Nowadays everything is more difficult: not everyone can distinguish a bandit from a decent person at first glance. It's a pity.
