The Dark Side of Russia: Death and Corruption at the Top

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 country. In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we break down three stories that reveal a deeper pattern — a system under pressure, where corruption is systemic, power is unstable, and fear is becoming part of everyday life. What is really happening inside Russia? And why are these stories becoming more frequent?