Killers, War, and Impunity: Inside Today’s Russia

The Antiquarian, The Axe, and The Elevator Attack | Crime and Violence Across Russia

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that reveal different faces of violence in modern Russia. Investigators detain influential businessman Ilya Traber in connection with the 2020 sniper assassination of businessman and politician Alexander Petrov. In Kaluga, a 75-year-old father is accused of killing his son with an axe after years of conflict. And in Vladivostok, a teenager is brutally beaten by a stranger over a minor incident in an apartment elevator. From alleged contract killings and organized crime connections to family tragedy and senseless street violence, these stories raise difficult questions about power, anger, and accountability.

When Children Become Victims — And Suspects

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at several disturbing cases from Russia: the deaths of two schoolgirls, a father accused of trying to burn his children alive, and a serial attacker who targeted elderly women. These stories reveal how violence reaches the most vulnerable — children, families, and pensioners.

When Everyday Life Becomes a Crime Scene

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at several violent attacks that began in ordinary public places — a village road, a courtyard, a city center, and the entrance of an apartment building. A fourteen-year-old boy in Bashkortostan was killed over a bag of groceries. In Lyubertsy, a noise complaint ended in gunfire. In Novosibirsk, a man opened fire on a passing car. And in Perm, a group of teenagers attacked two men with a chain and a metal rod. Together, these stories show how quickly daily life can turn into fear, and how violence is becoming a first reaction where there should be restraint.

Justice on Paper: Deadly Roads, Hidden Bodies, and Police Violence in Russia

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing cases that raise serious questions about accountability and justice in modern Russia. A repeat offender and SVO veteran kills two women in a drunk-driving crash after multiple previous convictions. A mother who hid her five-year-old daughter’s body inside a sofa for a month receives a surprisingly light sentence after murder charges are dropped. And a police chief convicted of beating a civilian with a rifle butt avoids prison with a suspended sentence. From deadly negligence to abuse of power, these stories reveal a system where punishment often seems disconnected from the harm caused.

BLOOD, FEAR, AND DIRTY MONEY: THE CRIMES SHAKING RUSSIA

A father is murdered during a violent home invasion in the Moscow region, leaving his 13-year-old son fighting for his life. In Balashikha, a teenager allegedly terrorizes young children inside an elevator before disappearing. Meanwhile, investigators detain a waste-management executive accused of massive tax fraud, and police uncover a shadow banking network that moved hundreds of millions of rubles through fake companies. In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine how violent crime, youth aggression, corruption, and financial fraud continue to undermine public trust and safety across Russia. From deadly attacks on ordinary families to schemes involving public money, these stories reveal the darker side of a system struggling with accountability and law enforcement.