From Russia with Fear

Life Sentence for the Killer of an 11-Year-Old Girl in Nizhny Tagil

Episode Summary

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we investigate the shocking murder of 11-year-old Nastya Yakina from Nizhny Tagil — killed by a neighbor who had previously been convicted of rape and later pardoned to fight in the war. The story reveals how Russia’s system of military pardons has allowed violent offenders to return to society, often with deadly results.

Episode Notes

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we investigate the shocking murder of 11-year-old Nastya Yakina from Nizhny Tagil — killed by a neighbor who had previously been convicted of rape and later pardoned to fight in the war. The story reveals how Russia’s system of military pardons has allowed violent offenders to return to society, often with deadly results.