From Russia with Fear

Crime, Police Abuse and War: Inside Russia’s Justice System

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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.