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Sergey KorotkihRussian, Belarusian and Ukrainian neo-Nazi, intelligence officer, military man and politician
Date of Birth: 01.01.1974
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Sergey Korotkikh: A Notorious Neo-Nazi and Ukrainian Soldier
- Early Involvement in Radical Movements
- Establishing the National Socialist Society
- Controversial Involvement in Neo-Nazi Incidents
- Participation in the Ukrainian Conflict
- High-Ranking Position in Ukrainian Police
Sergey Korotkikh: A Notorious Neo-Nazi and Ukrainian Soldier
Born in 1974, Sergey Korotkikh's life has been marked by extremism and military service. Hailing from Russia, he later relocated to Belarus and served in its army as a reconnaissance agent.
Early Involvement in Radical Movements
After leaving the military, Korotkikh enrolled in the KGB school but was expelled due to alleged ties to far-right groups, including the Belarusian Popular Front. In 1996, he participated in an opposition rally and was briefly detained. Subsequently, he became involved with the Russian National Unity (RNE) and was present during a violent confrontation with opposition activists.
Establishing the National Socialist Society
Korotkikh co-founded the National Socialist Society (NSO) in Russia alongside an assistant to a State Duma deputy. However, he was later expelled from the organization reportedly due to posting pornography online.
Controversial Involvement in Neo-Nazi Incidents
In 2007, Russian authorities suggested Korotkikh's involvement in an NSO bombing at Manezhnaya Square. In 2013, he was arrested in a violent conflict between nationalists and anti-fascists, resulting in a criminal case being closed due to lack of a formal complaint from the victims.
Participation in the Ukrainian Conflict
From 2014, Korotkikh fought in the Ukrainian conflict as an instructor with the Azov Battalion. He received Ukrainian citizenship in December 2014, sparking criticism. His supporters cited his military achievements, including organizing a counterattack, leading an assault on a rebel headquarters, and deploying landmines.
High-Ranking Position in Ukrainian Police
Korotkikh became the head of security for Ukraine's Strategic Facilities. Despite declaring a modest income, his assets and cash holdings raised eyebrows, including the purchase of two apartments, an airplane, and valuable watches. He also reported owing a significant amount of money to an unknown individual.
