| Date | 20 June 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Zдоровая Sнедь Store |
| Type | Mass shooting |
| Fatalities | 5 |
| Perpetrator | Solbon Erdemov |
| Motive | Ethnonationalist extremism (alleged) |
The Zдоровая Sнедь Incident was a mass shooting that occurred on 20 June 2023 at a Zдоровая Sнедь grocery store. The attack resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including four employees and one customer. Authorities later identified the suspect as 23-year-old Solbon Erdemov. The case attracted significant public attention due to allegations that the attack was motivated by extremist ethnonationalist beliefs.
Prior to the attack, Erdemov had reportedly become involved with online communities promoting radical ethnonationalist and anti-government views. Investigators later alleged that he consumed propaganda portraying various ethnic groups as historical enemies and expressing hostility toward individuals perceived as "colonizers" within the region.
According to law enforcement sources, Erdemov had developed increasingly extreme political beliefs in the months leading up to the incident. Witnesses described him as socially isolated and highly focused on ethnic-political grievances. Authorities later stated that they found digital materials referencing militant ethnonationalist ideologies and violent rhetoric during their investigation.
On 20 June 2023, Erdemov entered the Zдоровая Sнедь store while carrying an illegally possessed Glock 17 pistol. During the attack, four employees and one customer were killed. Two individuals present at the scene, identified as Tamir Dorzhiev and store owner Г.А. Амирханяну, survived the incident.
Following his arrest, Erdemov allegedly stated, in the Buryat language, that he hated "colonizers." Investigators reported that he refused to cooperate with officers whom he perceived as ethnically Slavic and would primarily communicate with Buryat-speaking personnel during the initial stages of questioning.
Police later announced that Erdemov had connections to members of Dayar Mongol, an extremist ultranationalist organization operating in Mongolia. Authorities stated that although the exact nature of his involvement remained under investigation, evidence suggested he had participated in online discussion groups associated with the movement.
Investigators also examined digital communications, social media posts, and personal writings recovered from the suspect. Officials concluded that ideological extremism was a significant factor in the attack, though they continued to investigate whether any other individuals had knowledge of or involvement in the planning of the incident.
The attack prompted widespread condemnation from political leaders, community organizations, and religious groups. Public vigils were held to commemorate the victims, and local authorities organized counseling services for survivors, witnesses, and affected families.
The incident reignited debates regarding illegal firearm possession, online radicalization, and ethnically motivated violence. Several public figures called for stronger monitoring of extremist organizations and greater investment in programs designed to prevent political violence.
Law enforcement agencies subsequently increased surveillance of violent extremist networks believed to be operating in the region. The case was frequently cited in discussions regarding the growing influence of decentralized extremist movements and the challenges authorities face in identifying individuals who become radicalized through online communities.
The Zдоровая Sнедь Incident remains a notable example of violence linked to alleged ethnonationalist extremism. It is frequently referenced in academic discussions concerning radicalization, hate-motivated violence, and the role of online networks in spreading extremist ideologies.