From Russia with Fear

A Gang of Violent Teenagers Beats Up Children and Adults

Episode Summary

In the city of Kaluga, a gang of school-aged teens has created a climate of fear. They beat classmates for fun, extort money, vandalize stores, and even attack parents who defend their children. Among them: children of a local official. Complaints to schools and police have gone nowhere—until now. This episode tells the story of a neighborhood terrorized by teenagers, and a justice system too slow to respond. Content warning: violence against minors, school bullying, physical assault.

Episode Notes

In the city of Kaluga, a gang of school-aged teens has created a climate of fear. They beat classmates for fun, extort money, vandalize stores, and even attack parents who defend their children. Among them: children of a local official. Complaints to schools and police have gone nowhere—until now. This episode tells the story of a neighborhood terrorized by teenagers, and a justice system too slow to respond. Content warning: violence against minors, school bullying, physical assault.