Misha Yaponchik
Mishka Yaponchik (Moishe-Yankel Vinnitsky) is a legendary Odessa crime boss of the early XX century, the "king" of gangster Odessa (1917-1919) and the prototype of Benny Krik. He is known as the "Odessa Robin Hood", who observed the "code of the raider", combined daring robberies with nobility to the poor and organized his own military brigade. Kinopoisk Kinopoisk +2 Main character traits (real history and image in culture): "Noble" Bandit: Established strict rules: do not rob the poor, doctors, lawyers, and artists. Colorful leader: Possessed unquestioned authority, was an organizer and strategist, not just a bandit. Charismatic Odessan: Owner of a "big soul", who held large-scale feasts. Revolutionary anarchist: After the revolution of 1917, he was released from prison, enjoyed the support of the poor, and created his own detachments. Origin of the nickname: According to one version, because of the characteristic shape of the eyes (resemblance to the Japanese), according to another, for stories about the strict organization of the yakuza in Nagasaki. Appearance (according to
About Misha Yaponchik
Mishka Yaponchik (Moishe-Yankel Vinnitsky) is a legendary Odessa crime boss of the early XX century, the "king" of gangster Odessa (1917-1919) and the prototype of Benny Krik. He is known as the "Odessa Robin Hood", who observed the "code of the raider", combined daring robberies with nobility to the poor and organized his own military brigade. ...Read more