A scandalous case shakes Russian society after Fyodor Khizhin - convicted of an extremely brutal criminal act, appears as an awarded student at a prestigious technical university. His deed involves brutal violence against a 17-year-old girl, to whom he inflicted 35 stab wounds in 2021.
The young man's criminal history reveals a complex profile of a drug-dependent offender who, after the murder, robbed his victim and fled to another acquaintance in the city of Kemerovo. In personal correspondence, he admitted his motivation - financial difficulties.
The judicial system initially imposed a 15-year sentence in a strict regime, which was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Russia in 2023. The paradox lies in the official photo where the rector hands him a university award, which raises doubts about a possible pardon.
Experts suggest that Khizhin may be part of a scheme to include convicted persons in military formations, although there is currently no categorical confirmation. The coincidence of personal data, however, is more than obvious.
The case raises sharp questions about justice, rehabilitation, and moral boundaries in contemporary Russian society.