A series of 12 illustrations explores the journey of Khaydar Zakirov—the leader of «Zhilka,» one of Kazan’s most notorious criminal gangs. What path does a person take from childhood innocence to cruelty and power? As the protagonist changes, the colors of his silhouette shift from green to red, while the black background underscores the mounting threat and alienation. White appears only in rare moments of hope—when a trace of humanity can still be seen in him. This is not a celebration of violence, but a narrative of the gradual loss of self and of what might have been preserved.
Birth
Kids' Prank
With a cat
First Fight
Healthy Lifestyle
In the alleyway
Prison sentence
With the guys
Camera Interview
Common Threats
At the anniversary with my spouse
Shot in his own building entrance
