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Skinhead gang guilty of racist killing spree

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A Moscow city court has pronounced seven members of a skinhead gang guilty of 20 racially motivated murders and 12 counts of attempted murder.

The jury had to answer 280 questions in their deliberations on coming to a verdict.

Five of those on trial admitted their guilt, while Ryno himself admitted to participating in 37 murders.

The jurors found Ryno and Skachevsky undeserving of lenience. The jury recommended the remaining five be given the minimum punishement in accordance with the crime.

Most of them were underage, with most members ranging in age from 15 and 22 at the time of the crime.

Investigators say they targeted people of non-Slavic appearance, mostly from Central Asia and the Caucasus.

The gang beat and often killed their victims, filming the attacks on mobile phones and posting the video on the internet.

The two leaders of the group Artur Ryno and Pavel Skachevsky were arrested last year in connection with the murder of an Armenian businessman Karen Abramyan. Abramyan, 46, was stabbed 20 times in Moscow and later died in the hospital.

Ryno was reported to be a student at an icon painting school and told investigators that he began his murder spree on 21 August, 2006.

Although the proceedings were closed to the public, Interfax reported that both fully admitted carrying out the murders.
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  • Morality87
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      Morality87  
    • These people, nah, SCUM of the earth, are like an infectious disease spreading into the minds of our impressional youth. They brainwash them to believe that if it's not white, it's not right. And it is ok to brutally attack a human being simply because they are different. Do they not know that we are all created equal? That although your skin, hair, and eyes maybe a different color. We still eat, sleep, breath, and live the very same way. They idealize a coward, who hated them for the very same reasons that they hate others. It's just a repetition of hate, that seems to never end, unless we can oppose them. I appreciated this pod, b/c it opened my mind to how horrible the world can be. Too many people live in blind ignorance, and if they are building an army of hate. Then we must band together in opposition of love for any ethnicity, and bring justice to all. For if we stand by and watch them destroy people, then it is just a matter of time before it's gone too far, to go back.

    • 3 years ago
  • skags
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      skags  
    • Its been mentioned before but people don't want to listen and learn. Not all skins are hateful. By putting a neo-nazi and a S.H.A.R.P. (Skinheads against racial prejudice) skin on the same plane is closed minded. People like to simplify their beliefs but that simplicity can be harmful as well as closed minded

    • 3 years ago
  • arcticspirit
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      arcticspirit  
    • Considering these Russia's true history was rewritten during the communist revolution, and many other truths that we know as common knowledge... hate will go on, and what is so ironic is they won't understand that it is hate.

    • 3 years ago
  • arcticspirit
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      arcticspirit  
    • So the police are no longer supporting this violence? That is good news. At least where ever the arrests were made. In other parts of Russia the skinheads message is loud and clear: GET OUT! or DIE!

    • 3 years ago
  • GRIPEABOUTSTRIPES
  • diode
  • ladybee
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      ladybee  
    • I watched From Russia With Hate months ago when I first discovered Current.com. The story was and still is blood-curdling. The whole thing is shocking. I can't believe there is so much hate in these characters that they are willing and ready to take lives freely -- and violently at that. I'm beginning to ask myself whether race is purely the motive or if it is just some form of an internalized ( and sick) excuse from a very severe mental illness?

    • 3 years ago
  • middle_east
  • SkullBoy
  • Jweezy
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      Jweezy  
    • middle_east:

      well, check this out... skinheads are-to Neo-Nazis as feets are-to shoes. Baby! they're all the same. They fit right in the same category. You can't separate 'em. They're Haters!!! They hate everybody and sometimes their own [to show you how confused they are]
      One-

    • 3 years ago
  • RudyRudell
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      RudyRudell  
    • There are plenty of black skins up and down the east coast, and America and overall skins know there own and know that they are not racist. It's a subculture that's been perverted by the media and copied into a awful subculture of hate-mongering bonehead bigot neo-nazi fucks. But yeah as posted above, skinhead doesn't equal racist, yadda yadda besides the point.

      Honestly, these people should get capital punishment to set an example in Russia, this shit is getting out of control there and needs to be nipped out.

    • 3 years ago
  • SkullBoy
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      SkullBoy  
    • RudyRudell:

      The working class skinhead is busy skanking with a good looking Rudegirl to some Desmond Decker. He's knocking down a pint of Guinness so he can forget his 9-5 factory job.
      I hear you loud and clear Rudy friend. Feed them bullbucka's some corn!

    • 3 years ago
  • keithponder
  • Liberal_Extinction
  • charmedkitten
  • ShedShed215
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      ShedShed215  
    • don't they realize that the Nazi's targeted people of Slavic appearance and descent during WWII. this is so ignorant.
      They want to be Nazis, when Nazi's killed their grandparents. terrible.

    • 3 years ago
  • charmedkitten
  • FallenMorgan
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      FallenMorgan  
    • Every time I watch "Nazi America" on the History Channel I wanna punch a neo-Nazi's teeth out. They're full of intimidation and hate - they make threats of violence online. They're a bunch of cowards and pussies who really need a good ass kicking.

    • 3 years ago
  • Patio_Patty
  • Joe_Leo
  • krush_productions
  • jessnectar
  • Patio_Patty
  • Patio_Patty
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      Patio_Patty  
    • This is a show of misplaced aggression, and sick minded people will always be around. I just watched a documentary on the KKK on the History channel. This reminded me very much of those misfits. Hate crimes should be severely punished.
      I say, release all the pot smokers and replace them with idiots like this worldwide!
      Peace!
      Patio Patty ©

    • 3 years ago
  • damnneargenius
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      damnneargenius  
    • What a retarded world view. Attacking innocent people because of skin color and resentment is just being a poor sport. Granted, globalization has f*cked up the quality of life for many people (it would appear America is following in that wake), but addressing problems the way these guys did is just beyond wrong and twisted.

      If they want to blame someone they should blame their government, not poor innocent souls who are just looking to earn money to survive like everyone else.

      Totally misplaced aggression. That pod disturbed me when I saw it, and combined with the allegedly mob controlled Russian government it really raised some red flags in my mind. Since these guys were ultimately finally brought to justice, hopefully things over there aren't as bad as they appear and we don't have to worry about that "bear with a chip on its shoulder" mentality after all.

    • 3 years ago
  • BFAM_RVS
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      BFAM_RVS  
    • My name is Raj Sedani...I live in Houston, Texas, United States of America....if anyone of you skinhead cowards wants to express your opinions, come on over to my city of Houston and I promise, before the sun sets on the day you walk in my city, you will be burning and forgotten before the moon crosses the sky....I promise you this...

    • 3 years ago
  • FallenMorgan
  • chapter12
  • charmedkitten
  • FallenMorgan
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      FallenMorgan  
    • Neo-Nazis are nothing but scum. They follow some asshole who shot himself 60 years ago. Fighting hate with hate works. "Fuck you neo-Nazis" is better than hiding in the corner and preaching about how misguided they are. I don't condone violence, but we have to be prepared to fight back if they do something.

      We need a group that's willing to get in the faces of these skinhead pussies, and say "FUCK YOU." They win if they intimidate us. Fight intimidation with intimidation! Fight hate with hate! It's good to hate neo-Nazis, the ones who condone mass-murder and genocide.

      Fuck off neo-Nazis!

    • 3 years ago
  • maizein
  • Vierotchka
  • Stunner1
  • RS57
    • RS57 [removed]  
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  • wintermadness90
  • NoGodsNoMasters
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      NoGodsNoMasters  
    • RS57:

      Yeah, the original skinheads were working class british kids who found themselves getting into clashes with the mods who were the british rich kids. Infact, the very first skinhead band was a black british band front Jamaica. But the white supremacists took it over and now it's time to drop the whole skinhead bullshit. Take for example the swastika......that has been a symbol of peace for the Hindus and Buddhists for centuries but then Hitler took it and perverted it and now you can't use that symbol anymore. There's no taking back the skinhead movement in order to make it positive. RASH (Red and Anarchist Skinheads against racism) tried to do that and they fell to pieces because anti-nazi clubs kept kicking the shit out of them. It's time to let it die.

    • 3 years ago
  • charmedkitten
  • islek
  • punkerton
  • unimatrix0
  • wintermadness90
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      wintermadness90  
    • I hope it never gets this out of control in the US, I would probably have to consider getting a concealed weapon's license if it does. What scares me more is that there are several racist groups in my town.

    • 3 years ago
  • Jweezy
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      Jweezy  
    • wintermadness90:

      I don't think it will get out of control, instead i believe things will get better some day. maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow or next but believe it or not; it will get better.

      In the main time; go get yourself that concealed weapon's license. and dont forget to carry it with you along with your weapon LOL... as for me? I haven't run into any one of these so called "skinned heads or nazi's" here in Houston, Texas. when i do come across these guys... umm! let me stop right here.

      Take care of yourself and becareful out there in your neighborhood. DONT LEAVE YOUR CRIB WITHOUT A POCKET KNIFE (...for protection)

      Remember, believe in CHANGE.

      One-

    • 3 years ago
  • Hyphy_D
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      Hyphy_D  
    • What pussys, i saw the pod on current about these guys and how theyre jumping immigrants. Come down to cali and see what happens

    • 3 years ago
  • CalgarC
  • katharinekov
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      katharinekov  
    • This is terrible.
      Interesting note- there are different types of skinheads.
      I know one that is completely not racist and very intelligent- and just believes in a strong middle working class.
      So many different sects to everything...

    • 3 years ago
  • aquamammal
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      aquamammal  
    • XVX on my wrist, R.A.S.H. on my Chest.

      Ignorance is what kills, educate yourself about what the fuck a Skin Head really is.

      There is a distinction between a Nazi, racist, and "Skin Head."

      Shave you head.

    • 3 years ago
  • McGaspa
  • donkeyfly69
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      donkeyfly69  
    • Image
    • aquamammal:

      "A skinhead is a member of a subculture that originated among working class youths in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, and then spread to other parts of the world. Named for their close-cropped or shaven heads, the first skinheads were greatly influenced by West Indian (specifically Jamaican) rude boys and British mods, in terms of fashion, music and lifestyle. Originally, the skinhead subculture was primarily based on those elements, not politics or race. Since then, however, attitudes toward race and politics have become factors in which some skinheads align themselves. The political spectrum within the skinhead scene ranges from the far right to the far left, although many skinheads are apolitical. Fashion-wise, skinheads range from a clean-cut 1960s mod-influenced style to less-strict punk- and hardcore-influenced styles."

      but you should read the history as well

    • 3 years ago
  • ScratchyPants
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      ScratchyPants  
    • Unfortunately, acts of hate like this won't stop any time soon. There will always be conflict in some fashion whether it be religious or race. Education is the first step, I agree, but even then who's to say that will make an impact?

    • 3 years ago
  • animalia_libero
  • iameam
  • covelogibbs
  • unimatrix0
  • punkerton
  • NoGodsNoMasters
  • FallenMorgan
  • donkeyfly69
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      donkeyfly69  
    • animalia_libero:

      "Nazi Punks Fuck Off"

      Punk ain't no religious cult
      Punk means thinking for yourself
      You ain't hardcore cos you spike your hair
      When a jock still lives inside your head

      Nazi punks
      Nazi punks
      Nazi punks-Fuck Off!

      Nazi punks
      Nazi punks
      Nazi punks-Fuck Off!

      If you've come to fight, get outa here
      You ain't no better than the bouncers
      We ain't trying to be police
      When you ape the cops it ain't anarchy

      [Repeat chorus]

      Ten guys jump one, what a man
      You fight each other, the police state wins
      Stab your backs when you trash our halls
      Trash a bank if you've got real balls

      You still think swastikas look cool
      The real nazis run your schools
      They're coaches, businessmen and cops
      In a real fourth reich you'll be the first to go

      [Repeat chorus]

      You'll be the first to go
      You'll be the first to go
      You'll be the first to go
      Unless you think

    • 3 years ago
  • zealotohio
  • Ricky84
  • Jimmy_Underdog
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      Jimmy_Underdog  
    • It wasn't that long ago that the problem got out of control in the UK. Will the Russian general public be prepared to fight these bullies?

      What is particularly interesting is why the Nazi movement has become so popular in Russia a former Communist country.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • Russia needs to spend more time educating some people that still think they are a ruling race than spending so much time antagonizing other countries just to show they have power.

      Isn't that what they've stated about America?...with the stretching of the American military hand to the far reaches of the Earth.

      If your own house isn't stable....it will crumble from the inside out. It's happened before to them. Of all people in the world they should understand how it feels to crumble in such a manner.

    • 3 years ago
  • Vierotchka
  • arcticspirit
  • Tayllerand
  • Brockie
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      Brockie  
    • Tayllerand:

      So true, The skinhead leaders target and prey on the feeble minded youth. It is easy to brain wash them and shape their opinions as they have an empty brain to start with.

    • 3 years ago
  • lj111
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      lj111  
    • BROCKIE!! I AGREE WITH YOU. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM A PERSON WHO HAS NO RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES TO RESPECT OTHERS.

    • 3 years ago
  • Brockie
  • aquamammal
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      aquamammal  
    • Brockie:

      Skin Head does not equal Racist. Racist does not equal skinhead. Just the media simplifying things.

      I'm a Skin Head, people are just ignorant about what it really means.

      And Nazis can fucking die.

      XVX for life, R.A.S.H. 'til death.

    • 3 years ago
  • wintermadness90
  • ninthstate
  • larock
  • Cynic2
  • mattbrawn
    • 0
      mattbrawn  
    • Current's Vanguard journalist, Christof Putzel went to Russia to investigate a growing movement in Russia where neo-Nazi groups are brutally attacking immigrants and spreading their hate by posting violent videos online.

    • 3 years ago
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