From Russia with Fear

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 form...

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 c...

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...

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 loo...

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, a...

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 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...

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 notori...

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 drivin...

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...

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 despera...

In this episode, we cover several shocking incidents unfolding in Russia. A father shoots his son during a family argument in Moscow, a young woman is arrested in St. Petersburg for a controversial social media post, a soldier receives a suspended sentence for beating his girlfriend, and a Ministry of Defense official is arrested for embezzling military funds. These are the stories making headline...

In this episode, we bring you a series of alarming incidents from across Russia, including a violent bookmaker robbery in Vladikavkaz, a troubling school attack in St. Petersburg, a high-profile criminal conviction in Moscow, and a disturbing case of daycare abuse in Severodvinsk. From armed robbery and school violence to financial crimes and child abuse, these stories highlight the growing concer...

A former Deputy Minister of Defense gets 19 years for corruption, but another suspect accused of abusing children avoids trial by going to war. At the same time, a массовая вспышка — a mass outbreak — of infection leaves 375 people sick, including children. In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we break down three disturbing stories that reveal how power, violence, and systemic failure inters...

A university lecturer is found dead under mysterious circumstances after becoming obsessed with spiritual practices. Officials claim it was suicide — but the details raise serious questions. At the same time, two top Russian officials are sentenced to long prison terms for billion-ruble corruption schemes. And new data shows a sharp rise in criminal cases against high-ranking чиновников across the...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we tell a chilling story from a fictional Ingushetia — where a four-year-old girl dies after brutal abuse, and the truth is quietly buried. As whispers of violence spread, the system begins to close in — not on the truth, but on those who dare to speak it. The main suspect is arrested, feared even among prisoners… and then suddenly released. His destinati...

In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into three troubling cases of violence and legal injustice in Russia. First, we discuss a horrifying attack by a 17-year-old schoolboy on his teacher, which led to her death. Then, we explore the tragic murder of a mother of four in Voronezh, allegedly carried out by her neighbor, who later escaped punishment by joining the military. Finally, we examine the...

A shocking look at modern Russia, where war veterans return home and become part of new violent crimes. In this episode, we cover a brutal sexual assault in Volgograd, a decorated soldier sentenced for multiple crimes, a disabled veteran pressured to return to war, and a violent attack on a train conductor. These stories reveal a deeper problem — a system where war is used as an escape from justic...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we examine a series of shocking cases that reveal how violence and corruption are deeply connected in modern Russia. A pardoned war veteran brutally murders a man while filming the attack. Two police officers are sentenced for kidnapping and torture. A military official is caught taking bribes linked to war recruitment schemes. And a famous footballer avo...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we uncover three disturbing cases that reveal how violence and corruption are spreading across Russia at every level of society. A respected karate coach is arrested for abusing children and threatening his victims into silence. A private military recruiter is accused of scamming dozens of men who wanted to join the war, turning desperation into profit. A...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we explore how war is no longer confined to the battlefield — it is reshaping life far beyond it. In occupied Donetsk, a military truck crashes into a bus station, killing two civilians. Officials report the tragedy but avoid one key detail: the vehicle belongs to the military. At the same time, in Norilsk, a wounded war veteran — who lost his leg — is ar...

In 2025, Russian military courts saw a record number of serious cases, including 729 murders linked to soldiers, a rise of 662 compared to pre-war years. Sexual offenses, including at least 249 cases involving children, have also surged. Meanwhile, several high-profile cases reveal attempts to avoid punishment by joining the war effort. Additionally, General Konstantin Kuvshinov has been sentenced...

In this episode, we look at three shocking criminal cases from Russia. A young man kills his stepfather after an argument about work. In Vladikavkaz, a respected child psychologist confesses to abusing dozens of children. And in Krasnoyarsk, two men steal over 250 kilograms of ready-made food from a supermarket warehouse. These stories show different faces of crime — from domestic violence to abus...

In this episode of From Russia with Fear , we explore three disturbing stories that reveal deep problems inside Russian society today. A high-ranking National Guard general, Vasily Shushakov, is arrested for corruption involving more than 35 million rubles. This case follows another major scandal involving General Viktor Strigunov, accused of taking bribes worth 66 million rubles. We also cover a...

In this episode of From Russia with Crime , we uncover a series of shocking cases that reveal how violence and exploitation are spreading in modern Russia. A young woman is stabbed 12 times by her ex-boyfriend on her birthday in an elite Moscow apartment. A serviceman is detained for a brutal sexual assault. Fake lawyers scam families of missing soldiers, turning grief into profit. And in Podolsk,...