From Russia with Fear

A Russian army sergeant shoots at conscripts to force them to work and receives only a suspended sentence. A pardoned soldier deserts the front, threatens teenagers with a knife, and still receives leniency because of his military service. A former police officer convicted of killing his wife leaves prison for war, returns home, and demands a place in the lives of the children he orphaned.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that expose the growing connection between military service, reduced accountability, and violent crime in Russia. From abuse of power...

A gathering of friends in Bakhteevo-Park near Ramenskoye turned deadly when a grenade exploded and a fire claimed two lives, including a bound and stabbed homeowner. In Kirov Region, a 20-year-old mother fatally beat her two-month-old son and hid his body in an abandoned outbuilding. In east Moscow, a pregnant woman was strangled by her boyfriend during a drunken dispute. Meanwhile, in the Ural region, a gang of scammers exploited soldiers of the SVO, using fake marriages and contracts to steal millions.

A Russian soldier records himself stabbing a drinking companion 150 times while declaring how much he enjoys killing. A convicted inmate helps create a fake drug-trafficking network allegedly orchestrated by an FSB officer to boost arrest statistics. And a former politician accused of embezzling nearly 40 million rubles avoids trial by joining the war in Ukraine.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three shocking cases that expose the intersection of violence, corruption, and a justice system increasingly shaped by war. From brutal murder to fabricated criminal cases and suspended prosecutions, these stories raise difficult questions...

A woman dies after being pushed from a seventh-floor window during a party in Moscow. A family in Khabarovsk accuses a hospital of negligence after a stroke patient develops catastrophic wounds and dies. And a South Ossetian special forces commander facing attempted murder charges returns to the front line while his criminal case is suspended.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine violence, institutional failures, and how war continues to influence justice inside Russia.

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In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine four disturbing cases that reveal corruption, violence, and institutional failure in modern Russia. A senior Defense Ministry official responsible for feeding Russian troops is arrested on fraud charges. A repeat offender turned contract soldier receives a lengthy prison sentence after trapping people inside a burning house. A family inheritance dispute ends with a fatal stabbing at a busy bus station in Dagestan. And in Primorsky Krai, police arrest a man accused of sexually abusing multiple young girls over the course of a...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three disturbing stories from Russia: convicted killers who burned a man alive in a grave and were later sent to fight instead of serving their prison terms; a 14-year-old girl from Buryatia allegedly beaten by women in New Moscow; and a five-year-old girl in Tyumen saved from a suspected rapist by a passing woman. These cases show how violence, fear, and impunity affect ordinary people — and how often victims are left without real protection.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover four disturbing crime stories from different Russian regions: a brutal family massacre in the Tula region, an attack on a schoolgirl by a convicted serviceman in Chita, a 29-year-old triple murder case allegedly linked to a former police officer, and the attempted killing of a 13-year-old boy on a street in Kazan. These cases show how violence can enter homes, apartment entrances, and ordinary city streets — and how often children become its most vulnerable victims.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine four disturbing cases that reveal the darker consequences of war, violence, and social breakdown in modern Russia.

An 11-year-old girl narrowly escapes an attempted abduction and sexual assault by a former Wagner fighter. A decorated veteran is arrested after threatening to kill police officers and their families during a bizarre outburst in a Moscow bakery. A former vice-governor convicted of taking massive bribes dies on his first assault mission after trading prison time for military service. And in Ulan-Ude, a group of teenagers attack a man with...

What happened to Andrey Kiyko, the notorious "Sosnovsky Maniac"? Russian authorities recently announced a search for the convicted serial killer, but new reports suggest he may have been killed months ago while fighting in Ukraine after being released from prison through a military contract.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine the strange disappearance of one of Russia's most infamous criminals, the arrest of a top executive at Russia's largest tank manufacturer over alleged defense-contract embezzlement, the kidnapping of an 11-year-old boy by a drunken couple, and a shocking attack on a 90-year-old woman...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three stories that reveal the strange and troubling realities of modern Russia. A convicted serial killer known as the "Sosnovka Maniac" was released from prison to fight in Ukraine and has now disappeared after escaping from a military hospital. Meanwhile, a Moscow bar employee receives more than three years in prison over a social media post featuring a hookah styled as an Easter cake. And in Voronezh, a drunken argument ends with a burned car, a hijacked ambulance, and attacks on passersby using a fire extinguisher. From violent crime...

An 18-year-old student in Lipetsk spends months planning the brutal murder of his own father with the help of his best friend. A former Russian deputy defense minister loses assets worth 5.5 billion rubles in one of the country’s biggest corruption scandals. And across Russia, Muslim scholars and religious leaders are arrested under terrorism charges tied to the Muslim Brotherhood.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine shocking violence inside Russian families, corruption at the highest levels of power, and the growing crackdown on religious figures.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three shocking stories that reveal how violence is becoming part of everyday life in modern Russia. A former soldier returning from the war in Ukraine brutally attacks his ex-girlfriend with a knife, a signal pistol, and acid after months of stalking and threats. In Saint Petersburg, a Mariinsky Theatre performer shoots an 11-year-old boy for playing the saxophone outside his window. And in the Russian Far East, police officers mistakenly enter the wrong property and kill a family dog during a botched operation.

These stories expose a...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine a series of disturbing stories that reveal how violence and impunity are becoming normalized across Russia.

A man in Saint Petersburg is beaten to death with a sledgehammer by his neighbor during a коммуналка dispute. A notorious “black realtor” gang leader who once murdered people for apartments dies after being released from prison to fight in the war. A convicted family killer returns from the фронт only to face new theft accusations — yet avoids serious punishment again. And in Chechnya, a man attacks another for bringing his wife to a public stadium.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories that reveal the growing chaos inside Russia. A fake police officer in Moscow uses a forged МВД badge to manipulate and rape an 18-year-old girl during a fabricated “undercover operation.” Meanwhile, former Russian officials convicted of corruption are avoiding prison by signing military contracts and heading to the war in Ukraine. And in another shocking case, a decorated Russian soldier shoots himself twice in the foot to avoid returning to the front line.

These stories expose a country where fear, violence, corruption, and desperation are becomin...

A convicted killer escapes the front line, beats another man to death, and then asks to return to war again. In Saint Petersburg, investigators uncover a scheme exploiting desperate Russians and stealing military payments from soldiers heading to Ukraine. And in Bashkortostan, police solve a chilling murder hidden with chains and concrete in the style of Russia’s violent 1990s.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine how war, corruption, and brutality are becoming deeply connected inside modern Russia — from prison recruitment to deadly domestic violence and criminal fraud surrounding military compensation.

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A land dispute in southern Russia ends with two men burned alive inside a locked bathhouse. A deserter murders the widow of a dead soldier to steal millions in compensation payments. And in Moscow, two police officers are sentenced after raping a teenage girl inside a patrol car.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three shocking criminal cases exposing violence, corruption, greed, and the growing culture of impunity across modern Russia. From rural revenge killings to crimes committed by soldiers and police officers, these stories reveal how ordinary people become victims of a...

A teenage argument in Saint Petersburg turns into a near-fatal stabbing after a 15-year-old boy is attacked 25 times in a parking lot. In another shocking case, a Russian war veteran threatens to kill his wife and decapitate police officers — yet walks free with a suspended sentence. And near Moscow, an unknown shooter opens fire on teenagers sitting quietly outside, wounding a 14-year-old boy with a pneumatic rifle.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine Russia’s rising wave of everyday violence: knife attacks among teenagers, growing aggression linked to war trauma, and random acts of b...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we uncover three shocking stories from modern Russia.

A two-year-old girl named Sonya was locked inside a wooden coffin-like box by her own parents and slowly starved to death in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Investigators say the child was unwanted, isolated, barely fed, and hidden from the world until she died from exhaustion.

Then, we look at the case of an SVO veteran who deserted the military and carried out a series of burglaries while hiding in the Moscow region. Despite multiple thefts and desertion, the court treated his war...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine several shocking cases that reveal the growing violence and dysfunction inside modern Russia.

A brutal family massacre in Buryatia leaves a mother and her teenage daughter dead after a stepfather carried out a horrifying attack in front of a small child. In Novorossiysk, an 8-year-old boy dies after visiting a private clinic, where doctors allegedly gave him the wrong dosage of medication and lacked emergency supplies. Meanwhile, in the Chelyabinsk region, a man storms into a family apartment and beats a 12-year-old boy over damaged bicycle tires...

A former Russian deputy minister escapes to the United States as fraud investigations begin. A serviceman beats a man to death and walks free after a military court calls it “negligence.” A former Wagner fighter stabs two men in Moscow — and immediately asks to return to the front instead of prison.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine how corruption, war, and violence are becoming deeply connected inside modern Russia. From government officials fleeing the country to repeat offenders receiving lenient treatment after deadly attacks, the justice system appears increasingly shaped by military service and po...

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...

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 he...

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 n...

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...

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...

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 serv...

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...

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 sys...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we uncover three disturbing stories that reveal a deeper pattern of silence and vulnerability. An environmental journalist is detained after reporting on drone attacks and toxic smoke in Tuapse. In Moscow region, a man gains access to a private kindergarten and is accused of abusing multiple children. And in Saint Petersburg, teachers manage to save two children from a violent stepfather.

These cases raise one critical question: how do such dangers go unnoticed — or ignored — until it’s almost too late?

In this episode of From Russia with Crime, we explore three chilling cases that reveal a deeper pattern of unchecked violence. A knife-obsessed ex-con brutally murders a designer in Moscow after years of warning signs. In Novosibirsk, a contract soldier stabs two brothers — including a minor — over a dog without a muzzle. And in Voronezh, a young factory worker becomes the first person convicted over “satanism” symbolism tied to an organization that doesn’t even exist.

These stories raise uncomfortable questions: why are clear signs of danger ignored, while symbolic cases receive swift punishment? And what happens when viole...

In this episode, we dive into a series of horrifying events that have shaken Russia. From a tragic schoolboy stabbing in Kulebaki to a disturbing case of child pornography in the Leningrad Region, we cover the rising violence and abuse gripping the country. We also discuss a brutal murder in Kaliningrad and a shocking flight incident involving a drunken military man. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at these tragic stories and the legal consequences that follow.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine four disturbing cases from across Russia: a soldier who killed his mother and received a minimal sentence, two officers who stole millions from their own troops, reports of escaped servicemen near a war zone, and a man who opened fire on police. Together, these stories reveal a deeper crisis — where violence is rising, accountability is weak, and the system is struggling to maintain control.

In this episode, we uncover disturbing news about Russia’s Special Military Operation (SVO) veterans involved in violent criminal activities back home, including kidnappings and extortion. We also explore the unsettling disappearance of vital crime statistics from Russia’s Supreme Court website, raising questions about transparency and the government's handling of public data during the war. Tune in to hear about these shocking developments.

In today’s episode, we cover a series of shocking criminal cases in Russia. We start with the arrest of a high-ranking official from the Ministry of Defense involved in a bribery scandal, followed by the arrest of a war veteran who allegedly led a kidnapping ring. Then, we discuss a police blunder that led to the wrongful raid of a disabled vet’s home. Finally, we delve into the arrest of the CEO of Russia's largest publishing house, "Eksmo," in connection with the distribution of extremist literature. These stories are filled with controversy and intrigue — let’s dive in.

In today’s episode, we delve deep into some chilling crime stories from Russia that highlight corruption within the law enforcement and military sectors. From the conviction of a former police leader who orchestrated a string of brutal murders to a military deserter caught trafficking drugs, we cover the darkest aspects of Russian justice. We also discuss the tragic end of Yuri Gritsenko, a notorious serial killer known as the "Zelenograd Chikatilo," who met his demise in the war zone. Join us as we examine these cases that expose the hidden crimes within Russian institutions.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we explore three disturbing cases that reveal the reality behind power, violence, and vulnerability in modern Russia. A disabled war veteran is beaten in his own home during a police raid gone wrong. In another region, a soldier is tricked out of nearly two million rubles by people he trusted. And in Udmurtia, a former government minister is caught driving under the influence of drugs, leading to criminal charges. These stories show how quickly roles can change — victims become suspects, trust turns into betrayal, and authority loses its meaning.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that reveal how violence linked to the war is spilling into civilian life. A soldier under the influence of drugs kills two young sisters in a tragic car crash. New data shows a record number of Russian servicemen being sent to prison, with crime rates among the military continuing to rise. And in one shocking case, a man accused of brutal murder avoids trial by going to war — only for his case to be quietly closed after his death.

These stories raise serious questions ab...

In this episode, we explore a series of unsettling and brutal crimes committed by veterans of the Special Military Operation (SVO) as they return to civilian life. The stories we cover highlight the deep psychological toll of war, the toll it takes on mental health, and how these unresolved issues lead to violent incidents. From a shocking murder filmed by a veteran to a military blogger’s desperate plea for help, we uncover the tragic reality facing veterans coming back from the front lines. These stories also question the treatment of veterans and how society can better address their ne...