Alexander Merkulov and his common-law wife, the famous singer Tanya Ovsienko, reunited again in May 2017. This was preceded by a series of unpleasant and exciting events. The fact is that the investigation of the scandalous criminal case on the murder of an authoritative St. Petersburg businessman, Sergei Vasiliev, which occurred more than 11 years ago, was re-opened. Businessman Merkulov Alexander acted in this process as the main defendant and organizer of the crime. I would like to hope that this time the end of the court put finally. However, first things first.
How did it all start?
Alexander Merkulov, who was recognized as the main organizer of the terrible assassination, was born and grew up in Ryazan. For some time he worked as an ordinary taxi driver, especially missing the stars from the sky. Soon he got tired of it, he gets acquainted with the members of the local bandit group. According to the division into areas of influence - these were the "Osokinsky". Then life turned in a completely different direction and sparkled with new dangerous colors.
Strongly built and physically strong Alexander even now (on the eve of his fiftieth birthday) gives the impression of a sporty man. What can we say about the former youth? Ryazanthe bandit formation was engaged in the standard activities for such companies - racketeering and "squeeze". The outcome of such a life was predictable. The leaders of the group were detained by representatives of law and order and went for many years to places not so remote. "Sixes" and ordinary fighters of the gang moved in all directions. In the 90s, Sasha meets Tatyana Ovsienko, who struggled to act as his Guardian Angel.
Tambov trail
Merkulov moves from Ryazan to St. Petersburg. At first, he tries to engage in a legal business related to the collection and resale of black and non-ferrous scrap metal. Some of his "accomplices" soon also settled in the northern capital. Comrades in the criminal past get together again and decide to "shake the old days." The brigade successfully joins one of the most authoritative groups in St. Petersburg, known as the "Tambovskaya" organized criminal group.
Alexander knows how to drive a car very well, so he often gave a ride to his boss Vladimir Kumarin (Barsukov) on various matters and for showdowns. Soon he gains exceptional confidence from the authoritative leader of the bandit formation. In St. Petersburg, Merkulov uses a fake identity card with the name Chudinin. From here comes one of his nicknames - Sasha Chudnoy. The beginning of the 2000s was another stage in the division of markets. "Tambovtsy" actively tried to lead the entire gasoline business of the city. But it wasn't that easy.
Oil showdowns
To solve the tasks set for ourselves,The "Tambovskaya" organized criminal group had to "crush" the St. Petersburg oil terminal. It was run by businessman Sergei Vasiliev, who not only refused to pay monetary compensation, but also showed an extreme degree of intransigence. At one time, Vasiliev's patron was just Barsukov, who also invested his finances in the development of the terminal. However, the new ruble billionaire considered that he owed nothing to anyone, forgetting about the deeds of past glory. With several tens of millions, his life was now at stake.
Attempt
The operation to eliminate Sergei Vasiliev was carefully planned. On Levashevsky Prospekt, next to Ordinarnaya Street, his SUV was blocked by another car by one of the members of the organized crime group (Vyacheslav Yezhov). Later, the court assessed his actions in the crime for 7 years of strict regime. The killers - the Mikhailov brothers - got out of the second car. They opened heavy fire from Kalashnikovs. One security guard of the businessman died on the spot. Vasiliev himself with two of his employees was wounded.
The tycoon's life was saved by the skill of his driver, who managed to orient himself and get the jeep out of the line of fire. This distance was enough for the bandits to flee the scene of the crime, having heard the sound of police sirens. The investigation found out about all the participants in the attack a few years later. This happened thanks to the St. Petersburg raider Albert Starostin, who was a witness during interrogations in the case of Starostin (Barsukov). He pointed out that the common-law husband of Ovsienko, Alexander Merkulov, participated in the assassination attempt. AfterPetersburg authority, Sasha Wonderful finds refuge in the resort of Y alta, then still in Ukraine.
Extradition
In the Crimea, Alexander lived under the name of Mazurenko. He was put on the international wanted list. "Maidan" at that time was just planned somewhere far away, which played a cruel joke on Merkulov. Soon the Russian criminal is caught and placed in the Simferopol pre-trial detention center. Already 10 months later, by a court decision, he is handed over to the authorities of the Russian Federation.
Merkulov-Mazurenko is trying to get out, hide behind the status of a refugee, but his efforts and attempts by lawyers remain unsuccessful. As a result, from sunny Y alta, Alexander finds himself in the gloomy and cold "Matrosskaya Tishina".
Consequence
The investigation dragged on for almost three years. As a result, an attempt to substantiate in court the participation in the assassination attempt on Vasilyev fails miserably. To the delight of Tatyana Ovsienko, the jury acquits her husband and he is released directly in the courtroom. "Accomplices" Kumarin and Drokov also come out this time "dry out of the water." Alexander Korkushov, who was extradited from Ukraine along with Sasha Chudny, had to suffer for everyone. The court sentenced him to 11 years in prison.
New Challenges
The Supreme Court of Russia soon overturns the previous controversial verdict, after which Merkulov is again taken into custody. The next hearing in the scandalous case is held in August 2016. In this process, Merkulov is charged with the role of the organizer of the crime on the St. Petersburg businessman. He gets 4of the year. Taking into account the 3.5 years previously spent in the pre-trial detention center, Alexander has six months of his sentence left to serve. He spends this period in a special block, familiar to him firsthand, "Matrosskaya Tishina".
The court found new facts and connecting chains in the assassination attempt on businessman Sergei Vasiliev. It was established that Merkulov's "owner" - Vladimir Barsukov, transferred money through his ward Vyacheslav Drokov (nickname - Zina) as an advance payment for organizing the attack. In turn, Sasha Merkulov undertakes to find the executors of this order.
On the ill-fated day when the assassination attempt happened, Alexei Ignatov, another member of the Tambovskie gang, delivers weapons and hides them in the car. It is from him that Oleg and Andrei Mikhailov will subsequently come out in order to carry out the sentence. These brothers, specialists in contract killings since the "Ryazan" times, were well known in criminal circles.
What did Ovsienko's husband Alexander Merkulov sit for?
According to law enforcers, all persons involved in the assassination attempt on Sergei Vasilyev will sooner or later be identified and will suffer a well-deserved punishment. The executors of the order face the maximum term - up to twenty years of strict regime. Tatyana Ovsienko courageously endured all the suffering and hardships while her husband was behind bars, fought for his fate.
The famous singer hired the best lawyers, wrote various petitions, handed over to the investigationtransmission isolation ward, attended all court hearings. Most importantly, she sincerely believed in his innocence. While Alexander Merkulov was behind bars, his common-law wife became a member of the Commission of the Public Council under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. She tried by all means to find opportunities that would allow her to influence the situation. The essence of such decisions is, if not to release the husband, then to make his fate in the dungeons a little easier. When everything ended relatively well, Alexander and Tatyana decided to officially start a family. They do not want the violent mistakes of youth to stand in front of their happiness, and the burden of the past - overshadowed life.
Afterword
The biography of Alexander Merkulov from a young age is connected with criminals. He made many mistakes that were not so easy to correct. However, a truly high-profile case of an attempt on the life of a businessman Vasiliev showed how not sweet the life of a bandit is. Nevertheless, Alexander found his sincere love in the person of Tanya Ovsienko, who answered him a hundredfold.
Perhaps this strong and mutual relationship played a decisive role in the successful outcome of such a difficult case. Now Sasha Chudny is almost 50 years old, he is going to marry his chosen one officially and claims that he has realized the mistakes of the past, so he will never repeat them.
