Mystery Of Feodor Kuzmich – Did Tsar Alexander I Fake His Death?

Ellen Lloyd- AncientPages.com –  Mystery and rumors still surround Feodor Kuzmich who in 1836 suddenly entered the Siberian town of Krasnoufimsk, in Perm province riding on a white horse. Who was this enigmatic, modestly dressed tall stranger?

His strange appearance alerted the local blacksmith who contacted the authorities, but it was difficult to learn the truth about this mysterious man who was in his sixties.

What Was Feodor Kuzmich Hiding?

When questioned by the police, Feodor Kuzmich said he had no recollection of his past. All he remembered was his name, he claimed. Kuzmich was interrogated, but his story didn’t make sense and he had no documents which led to that he was arrested.

Left: Feodor Kuzmich – Credit: Public Domain – Right: Tsar Alexander I – Credit: Public Domain

The authorities had the impression Kuzmich was not really suffering from amnesia, but that he was simply unwilling to reveal his true identity. This made the police even more suspicious. Was Kuzmich perhaps a criminal who was a wanted man?

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