In this episode, we cover a disturbing string of events in Russia, including a rising wave of school shootings, a wrongful police detention that left a teenager injured, and a major corruption case involving a former deputy defense minister. We examine the details of each incident, their societal impact, and the growing calls for accountability and reform within Russia’s institutions. Tune in for an in-depth look at these troubling stories and what they reveal about the state of justice in the country.

In today’s episode, we explore three chilling stories from Russia. A neighbor’s intervention saves five children from severe neglect in Ufa. A deadly argument over a cigarette ends in murder in the Moscow region. And in Pskov, a postal worker embezzles over a million rubles to cover mounting debts. Tune in for a raw look at the darker side of life in Russia.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine a series of horrifying crimes shaking Russia.

A father in the Moscow region faces 23 years in prison after allegedly beating his five-month-old daughter to death because she was crying. Another man in Novouralsk killed his two-month-old son in a similar attack.

We also look at the sentencing of former spetsnaz fighter Nikolai Trushkov, part of a criminal gang accused of contract killings, kidnappings, and attacks on businessmen and crime bosses.

Meanwhile, residents of Mytishchi say they are being terrorized by violent teenagers armed with axes and knives, while police allegedly fail to respond.

And finally — a drunken man destroys military graves belonging to Russian soldiers killed in the war.

Domestic violence. Organized murder. Youth terror. Fear spreading through everyday life in Russia.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we investigate four shocking crime stories from modern Russia.

A serial killer accused of brutal murders from the 1980s and 1990s escaped trial by signing a military contract and going to war in Ukraine. One year later, he was dead.

We also cover the case of a pardoned ex-convict and war veteran sentenced for torturing his partner and her 10-year-old son after returning home from the front.

Then — a horrifying report from Chechnya. Human rights activists believe 25-year-old Zukhra Muzayeva may have been murdered by her own father over suspected “dishonor” while her husband fights in Ukraine.

And finally, police detain a man accused of exposing himself to young girls on a playground near Moscow.

A pregnant Russian woman is sentenced to six years in prison after defending herself from a violent assault. Fighters connected to the volunteer military unit “Española” are arrested in a weapons trafficking investigation. And a scammer who exploited the fear of a soldier’s mother receives only a suspended sentence.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at how war is changing life inside Russia — from rising violence and military impunity to broken courts and growing fear among ordinary people.

As thousands of soldiers return from the front, the consequences of war are no longer limited to the battlefield. They are appearing in homes, courtrooms, and city streets across the country.

This episode explores self-defense laws, underground weapons networks, military culture, fraud targeting soldiers’ families, and the deeper social collapse happening behind official propaganda.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three shocking stories that reveal how violence, celebrity privilege, and war are reshaping Russia’s justice system.

Russian rapper Guf avoids punishment after a violent fight with a National Guard officer inside a Moscow-area bathhouse. The victim accepted compensation and the criminal case was closed — reportedly because the rapper needed to continue touring.

Meanwhile, one of Russia’s notorious serial killers, known as the “Astrakhan Strangler,” dies on the battlefield after signing a military contract to escape prison.

And in Yekaterinburg, a man accused of carrying out a brutal acid attack on a mother of four leaves pre-trial detention to join the war instead of facing court.

These stories expose a disturbing pattern in modern Russia: violent offenders, repeat criminals, and even murderers are increasingly using military service as a path out of prison.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we investigate the arrest of Alexander Gavrilov, the director of Russia’s Krasmash factory — the plant responsible for producing Sarmat nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. Authorities accuse him of embezzlement and possible bribery inside one of the Kremlin’s most important military enterprises.

We also cover the horrifying discovery of a dismembered man’s body hidden in plastic bags near Saint Petersburg, a family of a Russian military officer allegedly stripped of housing through forged documents, and a massive FSB operation that uncovered underground weapons workshops across more than forty Russian regions.

From corruption inside the defense industry to growing violence and illegal arms trafficking, today’s stories reveal a country where fear, brutality, and institutional collapse are becoming part of everyday life.

In this episode of From Russia with Crime, we tell the story of a devastating car crash in Russia’s Belgorod region that killed an entire family — and the soldier responsible who never faced prison. In June 2024, Nikolai Ostryakov lost control of his car and collided with a vehicle carrying two parents and their three children. Three people died, including a one-year-old girl. Two children survived with severe injuries.

Despite the scale of the tragedy, the criminal case against Ostryakov was closed due to his participation in the war in Ukraine and his subsequent discharge from military service. Instead of a prison sentence, the case ended with financial compensation — far below what prosecutors demanded.

We also examine other disturbing cases: a soldier sent to catch deserters who became one himself, and a growing number of violent crimes committed by servicemen who left their units. Based on court data, at least 144 such cases involve desertion combined with murder or deadly violence.

In this episode of From Russia with Crime, we uncover a series of shocking and deeply disturbing cases from across the country.

A businessman receives 22 years in prison for the brutal murder of a federal judge — a crime driven by jealousy that escalated into extreme violence. In another case, a resident who challenged his building’s management company becomes the target of a contract killing — but survives against all odds.

We also break down a major corruption scandal involving the mayor of Ufa, accused of bribery, illegal land deals, and running a hidden money collection scheme through a city fund. Meanwhile, prosecutors move to seize assets worth billions from a former Deputy Defense Minister who cannot explain his wealth.

And finally — chaos in the skies, as multiple incidents involving aggressive servicemen on commercial flights raise new concerns about safety and discipline.

In this episode of From Russia with Crime, we cover a series of shocking and disturbing cases from across Russia. An 11-year-old girl is kidnapped and murdered by a man with a psychology degree who once worked with youth. In Novosibirsk, a government official connected to controversial livestock seizures is found dead under mysterious circumstances. In Krasnoyarsk, jealousy turns deadly as a former colleague brutally kills a successful woman — and then asks to go to war instead of prison. And in Saint Petersburg, a депутат accused of embezzling millions may also avoid justice by heading to the front. Violence, impunity, and a system where war becomes a way out — this is the reality we explore today.