Power, Violence, and Corruption: Three Shocking Stories from Russia

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 shocking school attack in Chelyabinsk, where a 15-year-old student injured a classmate after spraying teachers with pepper spray and opening fire with a flare gun. Investigators later found his personal diary filled with hatred toward people, raising serious questions about mental health and warning signs that may have been ignored. Finally, we look at a case of police brutality in Sochi, where two officers were sentenced to prison after beating a young man who refused to unlock his phone. These stories are not isolated. Together, they show a dangerous pattern — abuse of power, violence, and lack of accountability across different levels of society. From top officials to ordinary streets, the system continues to fail the very people it is supposed to protect.