From Russia with Fear

A five-year-old boy is rescued after an alleged kidnapping in Novokuznetsk, a former Defense Ministry construction official is sentenced in a corruption case, a top Russian rugby referee is found dead in Moscow, and an eleven-year-old boy is wounded during a police chase in Ingushetia. These are the latest crime and justice stories from across Russia.

A drone company CEO is jailed over a major fraud case, a businessman in St. Petersburg is accused of killing his friend over jealousy, and a young woman in Samara takes legal action against her mother over disturbing allegations of abuse and occult rituals.

In today’s From Russia with Fear, a family once featured on Russian television becomes the center of a murder investigation in Krasnoyarsk region. In Dagestan, a sixteen-year-old teenager is investigated after a knife fight with a taxi driver. And in the Moscow region, police detain a man accused of causing more than thirty-five million rubles in damage through a series of arson attacks.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover three criminal cases from Russia. Anton Astakhov, the son of former children’s ombudsman Pavel Astakhov, faces new fraud charges despite receiving military awards. In Kaliningrad region, a jealous man allegedly tried to burn his wife’s lover’s home but destroyed the home of an elderly woman instead. And in Perm region, a man is accused of years of domestic abuse, threats, control and financial pressure against his partner.

A retired FSB major general is found dead in Moscow, adding to a series of similar deaths involving former senior Russian security officials. We also look at the arrest of a 19-year-old courier accused of helping scammers steal millions of rubles from elderly victims across several Russian regions.

A disturbing body discovery in St. Petersburg, a woman allegedly murdered and hidden under concrete in Azov, a deadly knife attack in Yuzhno-Kurilsk, and a revenge-porn case in Kaluga. In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at four shocking criminal cases now under investigation across Russia.

A deadly family dispute in the Volgograd region ends with a father accused of shooting his two sons. In the Donetsk region, a repeat offender receives 17 years for killing a man during a drunken argument. In Stary Oskol, a woman attacks her brother with a sickle over a jar of pickled cucumbers. And in the Kursk region, crimes involving illegal weapons have risen by 55%, raising new concerns about firearms, ammunition, and explosives reaching civilian hands.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover the sentencing of former FSB officer Mikhail Polyakov, who received 11 years in prison in an extortion case involving the IT company LANIT. We also discuss a deadly shooting in the Moscow region, an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and assault of people by members of the “Russian Community” group in Sverdlovsk region, and new cases against Russians who publicly complained about gasoline shortages and rising fuel prices.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a 16-year-old girl in Ufa is accused of stabbing two sisters, leaving both in critical condition. In the Rostov region, investigators reveal new details in the brutal killing of a 14-year-old schoolgirl by her sister’s former boyfriend. And near Saint Petersburg, the body of missing lawyer Shamil Akhaev is found in a wooded area after relatives said he had received threats linked to his work.

A new episode of From Russia with Fear covers the latest shocking crime stories from Russia. A Moscow court begins the trial of former assault soldiers accused of murders, extortion, and abuse of power against fellow servicemen. In Dagestan, a man is arrested after a public stabbing in Makhachkala. In Kurgan, a father is accused of killing his one-year-old daughter, while in Kemerovo a woman faces a criminal case after allegedly attacking two schoolgirls with pliers.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a drunk man in Elektrostal shoots a 14-year-old boy from a balcony, while a veteran in Moscow opens fire from his apartment window. We also look at the case of a man sentenced to 16 years for burning an acquaintance alive — and his reported plan to sign a military contract. Meanwhile, Russia is expanding the list of convicted criminals who can join the armed forces instead of remaining behind bars.

In today’s episode of From Russia with Fear: a 21-year-old woman reports being sexually assaulted while asleep in a Moscow hotel, a man in Siberia is accused of trying to kill his wife with gas, and new statistics show a sharp rise in crimes involving sexual abuse and illegal material depicting children in Russia.

A patriotic foundation chief dies after a brutal attack, the son of a former St. Petersburg vice governor is detained in a murder case, and hundreds of Chinese workers confront police during a labor dispute in the Leningrad region.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: a former United Russia deputy is arrested after a 12-year-old girl is found dead in his yard in Crimea, a mother in the Moscow region is accused of pushing her three-year-old daughter from a ninth-floor balcony, 24 alleged members of the Center-Kamaz gang prepare to stand trial, and more than 50 people suffer salmonella poisoning after a sushi delivery in Salekhard.  

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: a serviceman is accused of attacking an elderly woman and her disabled granddaughter after a dog attack in Yurga, investigators close the case against police officers who injured a teacher in Ryazan, and a Russian tourist is beaten in Abkhazia by a suspect who was reportedly supposed to be under house arrest.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: an armed man opens fire on ambulance workers in Donetsk, five children escape months of alleged abuse in the Altai region, former Rosmolodyozh chief Ksenia Razuvaeva faces an embezzlement investigation, and a man in Sochi damages two cars while searching for a “portal” to another world.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: a 21-year-old serviceman is arrested after a deadly shooting in Crimea, a father in the Kaliningrad region goes on trial for allegedly trying to kill his son, an 18-year-old mother is accused of killing her baby, and a bowling night in Moscow ends with a woman seriously injured.

A drone developer is injured in a car explosion near Yekaterinburg, a serviceman is found dead in a Moscow lake, the founder of PMC Yastreb receives an 18-year prison sentence, and a gasoline fire in Rostov-on-Don destroys more than twenty cars.

A serviceman opens fire on soldiers and civilians in Crimea, leaving four people dead. In the Belgorod region, prosecutors describe torture, extortion, abductions and killings inside the Yastreb private military company. And in Ingushetia, a man is accused of killing his neighbor because he believed the victim had placed a curse on his brother. Three disturbing cases of fear, violence and impunity in today’s Russia.

A military cadet allegedly tries to take revenge on a bar using diesel fuel, a former Wagner fighter returns to prison on drug charges, and officials in the Moscow region are accused of creating thousands of complaints to manipulate local rankings. Three stories about authority, crime, war, and corruption in modern Russia.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: a repeat killer and war veteran is sentenced for a brutal double murder, blogger Lerchek receives a suspended sentence and a massive fine, a man is arrested over alleged sexual crimes against minors, and a young woman dies after being pushed from a high-rise balcony.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at four very different cases from Russia: a blogger sentenced over adult content, a young woman accusing police officers of violence and threats, a convicted fraudster whose court case was suspended after he signed a military contract, and a deadly dispute during a camping trip in Astrakhan. Together, these stories raise questions about crime, punishment, and how differently justice can work depending on the circumstances.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three disturbing cases: a prosecutor’s assistant accused of abusing teenage girls, a former Russian deputy defense minister whose prison sentence was nearly cut in half, and a Slovak citizen accused of attacking his former wife in Ufa. Three stories about power, violence, fear, and attempts to avoid responsibility.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three disturbing cases from across Russia: the death of a prominent scientist after a violent confrontation in Yekaterinburg, a wedding killing suspect who signed a military contract and had his criminal case suspended, and a schoolteacher accused of inappropriate conduct toward teenage students.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine two murder cases from Achinsk in which the suspects or convicts signed military contracts and went to war instead of remaining behind bars. We also cover the death of Russian scientist Nikita Zezin after a violent confrontation in the Urals.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three disturbing and unusual crime stories from Russia. In Omsk, a taxi driver was killed by a passenger who is also accused of murdering his partner. In Novosibirsk, police detained a war veteran suspected of shooting at teenagers with a pneumatic rifle from a residential building. And in the Kaliningrad region, two men allegedly tried to send thousands of cigarette packs into Lithuania using weather balloons equipped with GPS trackers. Murder, public danger and an unusual cross-border smuggling scheme — all in today’s episode.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three disturbing cases from across Russia. A man from Balashikha is sentenced to life in prison after poisoning at least nine relatives and friends, allegedly targeting his own parents for their apartment. In the Rostov region, a woman says her former partner — an ex-assistant prosecutor — stalked and repeatedly assaulted her for more than a year despite numerous complaints to police. And a new series of corruption investigations is shaking Russian universities, with hundreds of millions of rubles allegedly stolen from government contracts and grants.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three violent cases from across Russia. In Yakutia, a drunken argument ended in a knife attack that left one man dead and several others injured. In the Lipetsk region, a father was sentenced to twenty years in prison after killing a military police officer who came to detain his deserter son. And in Kaliningrad, a war veteran is accused of pouring lighter fluid over his partner and setting her on fire during a domestic conflict.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a drunken man in Elektrostal shoots and injures a 14-year-old boy from his balcony, while a war veteran frightens neighbors by firing a traumatic pistol from his window in Moscow. We also examine the case of a convicted murderer who burned a sleeping man alive and now hopes to leave prison by signing a military contract. As Russia expands the list of prisoners eligible for military service, serious questions remain about justice, public safety, and what happens when violent offenders return home with combat experience.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine the disappearance of Alexey, a man allegedly recruited as a drone operator but sent into an assault without proper training. We also cover the detention of a young man carrying a homemade bomb in the Saint Petersburg metro and the investigation into an Akita Inu attack that left a seven-year-old boy hospitalized. Three stories about deception, public danger, and responsibility that came too late.

A former Defense Ministry institute chief receives 13 years in prison for taking millions in bribes. Another colonel is accused of earning money from every can of poor-quality meat supplied to Russian troops. Plus, a taekwondo coach allegedly attacks an elderly couple and their grandson after an argument over water in Kirov.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we look at three violent criminal cases from different parts of Russia. In the Leningrad region, two men are accused of killing a former serviceman while trying to gain access to military payments. In the Arkhangelsk region, a 17-year-old boy was sentenced for killing his mother. And in the Samara region, a drunken argument between two elderly friends ended in murder. Three cases linked by money, drugs, alcohol, and extreme violence.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a Moscow man is accused of killing his elderly father and trying to destroy the evidence. A former traffic police officer and war veteran receives a sentence below the legal minimum after beating a teenager. Meanwhile, the Russian government proposes expanding the list of criminal defendants and prisoners who can sign military contracts and go to war.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover four disturbing criminal cases from across Russia. A mother in Sochi is detained after investigators discover videos showing alleged abuse of her young son. In the Astrakhan region, a taxi driver attacks a passenger with a hammer after an argument over dirty clothes. Moscow police arrest a man suspected of assaulting and raping a woman in a park. And in the Ivanovo region, a court declares a major drug network led by a former police officer an extremist organization.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a parking dispute in Saint Petersburg ends with two people wounded, a woman damages ten cars with an axe in the Kaluga region, and a conflict at a petrol station in Chelyabinsk turns into a shooting. We also cover the reported release of a man convicted of brutally abusing his stepson and the fourteen-year sentence given to a taxi driver in Baltiysk for crimes against a child.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a former serviceman accused of driving over two women near Achinsk avoids pre-trial detention, while prosecutors push for an attempted murder charge. We also examine the case of Russian soldiers convicted over the torture and killing of American-born war correspondent Russell Bentley, who may now be sent back to the front. Finally, police in Arkhangelsk arrest a man accused of shooting a passerby in the face.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three cases from Russia involving military violence, weak accountability, and deadly negligence. A key witness in the Yastreb private military company case is transferred to an assault unit after testifying about alleged torture and killings. A commander receives a suspended sentence for beating conscript soldiers, while three people are jailed over a fatal fire in a Dagestan horror quest that killed two young women.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a former soldier is accused of deliberately driving into two women in the Krasnoyarsk region, leaving one of them seriously injured. In Moscow, a woman receives a five-year sentence after a planned attack on her husband, while police in Perm investigate a fight involving gunfire at a petrol station.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, a Moscow court sentences two former veterans’ organization leaders for stealing assets worth more than three billion rubles. Police in Vladivostok investigate an armed man accused of threatening a woman and teenagers near a playground. And in Perm, concern grows after convicted serial offender Dmitry Tambasov makes another attempt to secure early release.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine new developments in the Taganrog triple murder case, including the death of the suspect’s father and reports that several people escaped the attack by hiding inside the house. We also cover the reported arrest of pro-war blogger Yegor Guzenko, known as “The Thirteenth,” and the detention of Diana Shurygina after she allegedly violated the conditions of her house arrest.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover three major crime stories from across Russia. A former police officer is accused of killing three members of his estranged wife's family during a divorce dispute in Taganrog. In the Krasnoyarsk region, police arrest a mother suspected of killing her five-year-old daughter after an alleged attempt to stage her disappearance. And in the Tomsk region, an 18-year-old man goes on trial over the fatal stabbing of a romantic rival. We break down the latest developments in these investigations and what authorities say happened.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear: police investigate a fraud scheme that ended with a young victim in intensive care, prosecutors bring charges in a long-hidden child abuse case, and a journalist reports being assaulted while covering long fuel lines in Yekaterinburg.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we cover four disturbing crime stories from across Russia. A mother in St. Petersburg is charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her son in the neck inside a parcel pickup point. In Moscow, a woman is fighting for her life after a rejected admirer allegedly beat her, chased her with a shotgun, and pushed her from a fourth-floor window before taking his own life. We also examine the controversial case of a man accused of trying to burn a well-known artist alive, whose criminal trial was suspended after he signed a military contract. And in the Irkutsk region, a five-hour fuel queue escalated into a confrontation so serious that a police officer was forced to draw his firearm. From violent family conflicts to controversial justice decisions and growing public tensions, these are the latest crime and public safety stories making headlines across Russia.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine some of the most disturbing crime stories reported across Russia. A former Wagner Group mercenary receives a 12.5-year prison sentence for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in the Bryansk region. Investigators also found explosives and ammunition in his home. We also cover the arrest of a man accused of sexually assaulting his 78-year-old mother in the Kemerovo region, a young woman detained for the murder of her grandmother in the Omsk region, a Moscow restaurant worker accused of sexually assaulting a colleague, and an investigation into an attack on an eight-year-old girl in Krasnoyarsk. These cases are at different stages of the criminal justice process, from newly opened investigations to court convictions.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from across Russia. Police arrest a suspect in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in the Leningrad region after a nationwide search. In the Tula region, an engineer is wanted for allegedly killing his father and his father's partner following a family dispute. We also investigate allegations of a large-scale military draft corruption scheme in Belgorod, where fake medical exemptions were reportedly sold for 600,000 rubles to avoid compulsory service.

A Russian major general is sent to Lefortovo over an alleged scheme to steal military payments linked to the Yastreb private military company. A wounded serviceman receives a suspended sentence after publicly complaining about poor treatment and pressure from commanders. And in the Moscow region, an argument between teenagers over a sports ground ends with an armed father shooting a 19-year-old in the chest.

In this episode of From Russia With Fear, we examine four disturbing criminal cases from across Russia. A veteran of the war in Ukraine is sentenced for the brutal killing of his drinking companion. A former police major receives only a suspended sentence after beating a businessman during an arrest. A military police officer is jailed for taking bribes from AWOL soldiers to keep them from returning to the front. And investigators uncover a hidden arsenal of converted firearms, explosives, and ammunition in the Moscow region.

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing crime stories from Russia. Authorities seized nearly half a ton of cocaine hidden inside frozen tuna imported from Latin America, uncovering a luxury lifestyle funded by alleged drug trafficking. In the Lipetsk region, the trial begins for a father accused of killing a military police officer during the attempted arrest of his son, who had been convicted of desertion. We also cover a shocking human trafficking case from Stavropol, where investigators say a vulnerable man was held as forced labor and later sold for four boxes of sausage.

A doctor in Russia narrowly survives an attempted arson attack after a patient allegedly douses her with gasoline inside a clinic. A decade-old case involving the murder of a newborn baby finally reaches court after investigators identify the suspect. And a Russian war veteran receives a 10-year sentence for taking his former wife and her sister hostage during a property dispute. These are the latest crime stories exposing violence and justice in modern Russia.

This episode of From Russia with Fear covers four disturbing crime stories from Russia. In Omsk, seven young men are accused of planning and carrying out the murder of a university student. In Kemerovo, a 12-year-old girl is found murdered after a recently released convicted killer is arrested. We also examine a deadly drug overdose at a birthday party in the Moscow region that left two people dead and several others hospitalized. Finally, we look at how a group of juvenile vandals is forcing small business owners out of central Moscow.