A disturbed historian convicted of desecrating the graves of 29 young girls and preserving their bodies as life-size “dolls” is on the verge of being released after spending years in custody.
Anatoly Moskvin, 59, defiled the deceased children by adorning them with stockings, clothes, boots, and makeup, transforming them into eerie figures that he kept in his residence. Initially detained in 2011, Moskvin, a former military intelligence linguist who later specialized in cemetery studies, commemorated each victim’s birthday with macabre rituals in his own room.
Despite previous denials of release by Russian courts due to his heinous acts, recent reports from the country suggest that psychiatric professionals are now advocating for his return to society. Medical experts are reportedly preparing to present documentation to the court for Moskvin’s discharge into the care of his relatives, potentially categorizing him as “incapacitated” to allow him to reside with friends or family.
The families of the deceased girls, whose resting places were violated by Moskvin, have vehemently opposed his release, fearing a potential resurgence of his disturbing behavior. Moskvin, who expressed desires to marry and work as a language instructor, has consistently shown no remorse towards the victims’ families, including Olga Chardymova, a 10-year-old girl among the 29 whose remains he desecrated.
Moskvin’s mother, Elvira, 86, has maintained a position of disbelief regarding her son’s actions, claiming that she and her family were unaware of the true nature of the “dolls” he had created. She has persistently argued against her son’s prolonged detention, insisting that he is capable of reintegrating into society, working, and forming relationships.
Born during the Soviet era, Moskvin’s background as a military translator and author of historical works contrasts sharply with his macabre activities involving the desecration and preservation of young girls’ remains. Despite his family’s assertions of his harmless intentions, the community remains cautious about the potential risks associated with his release.