On Monday, November 14, 2022, a video began circulating on social media, especially Twitter and Reddit, showing the alleged execution of 55-year-old former Russian prison inmate Yevgeny Nuzhin. The viral video, which was first shared on Reddit and Twitter, was so popular that it swept other platforms as well.
Who is Yevgeny Nuzhhin?
Yevgeny Nuzhgin was convicted of a murder in 1999 but was granted bail in July before being recruited to serve in Wagner, a notorious military group directly affiliated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, a powerful Russian entrepreneur and close associate of Radimir. He was captured by Ukrainian troops in September, then said in some interesting interviews that he had joined Wagner to escape from prison and that he intended to transfer himself to Ukraine.
viral video
The video shows an unidentified man dressed in a combat suit, armed with a hammer and repeatedly hitting Nuzhin – whose head is pinned to a brick wall. Yevgeny’s son Ilya told the media that the man in the video is his father, but declined to provide further details due to “security concerns”.
Reaction and impact
The video garnered some very strong reactions, with Wagner expressing surprise at what appeared to be an execution. People shared the video, showing interest in its gruesome content. Nuzhdin’s family was reportedly “horrified” after viewing it.
conclusion
Yevgeny Nuzhhin’s video was first posted on Reddit and Twitter, immediately going viral as attention turned to the murder of a former Russian prison inmate by an unidentified person. Its viral reach demonstrated the true power of social media in promoting this type of content, causing harm mostly to the families concerned.
