From Russia with Fear

Russian Priest Tried to Rape 18-Year-Old

Episode Summary

This episode tells the disturbing story of Father Daniil Sidorov, a 26-year-old Orthodox priest and former assistant to the Yekaterinburg Metropolitan, who was caught on video assaulting an 18-year-old girl near her home. Despite admitting guilt in a sexual violence case, the court released him without arrest. We explore how power, status, and religion affect justice in Russia.

Episode Notes

This episode tells the disturbing story of Father Daniil Sidorov, a 26-year-old Orthodox priest and former assistant to the Yekaterinburg Metropolitan, who was caught on video assaulting an 18-year-old girl near her home. Despite admitting guilt in a sexual violence case, the court released him without arrest. We explore how power, status, and religion affect justice in Russia.