Svetlov rejoined ChO next year, replacing Anisimov, and participated in the following album Tsveti Zla (Flowers of Evil).
But the continual alcohol abuse of Krupnov led the band to collapse in 1988, after a fighting incident in Chişinău.
With Vladimir Yermakov as drummer, band recorded its third LP Stena (the Wall), and toured in support of it.
Krupnov tried to reunite the band once again, but died on 27 February 1997 in the studio from a heroin overdose, during the record session.
Dmitry also participated in the Elven Manuscript metal opera by Epidemia in the role of Deimos the dark lord.
They also put the songs "Черное-Белое" (Black & White), "Вальс" (Waltz), "Исход" (Exodus), and "Прощай и прости" (Farewell & Forgive) for free download on their official website.