The Dark Side Of The White Nights
Synopsis
From late November 2005 to May 2006, seven racially motivated murders occurred in Russia, including the killing of 28-year-old student Sambber Lampsar.
Synopsis
On April 7, 2006, Sambber Lampsar, a 28-year-old telecommunications student, was shot dead in St. Petersburg while returning from a nightclub with friends. His murder is part of a disturbing trend of racially motivated violence in Russia, where attacks against non-Slavic individuals have surged. The film details the rise of white supremacist groups in the city, documenting the impact on local communities and the ongoing fear faced by students from Africa and Asia. Over a span of months, seven murders of non-white individuals occurred, revealing a chilling reality for many.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sambber Lampsar, a victim of racial violence.
- Find out about the murder of a 9-year-old girl in Russia.
- See the impact of racism on African students in St. Petersburg.
Did You Know
- In the period from late November 2005 to May 2006, seven murders of black individuals occurred in Russia.
- Sambber Lampsar was a 28-year-old telecommunications student who was killed in St. Petersburg.
- A 9-year-old girl from Tajikistan was beaten to death by skinheads two years prior to Sambber's murder.
- Racism and xenophobia are reported to be on the rise in Russia.
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What happened to Sambber Lampsar?
Sambber Lampsar, a 28-year-old student, was shot dead in St. Petersburg on April 7, 2006.
How many murders of non-Slavic people occurred in Russia from late 2005 to May 2006?
From late November 2005 to May 2006, there were seven murders of non-Slavic people, including five blacks and two northern Africans.
What was the last place Sambber Lampsar visited before his death?
The last place Sambber Lampsar visited before his death was the Apollo nightclub.
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