From Russia with Fear

Victims of Domestic Violence: Women Killed by SVO Heroes

Episode Summary

This episode investigates the brutal case of Dmitry Suvorov, a Saint Petersburg man who murdered his daughter — then went to war instead of prison. As violence by returning SVO veterans rises, experts warn of a nationwide crisis. We examine how domestic abusers avoid punishment, why Russian courts show them leniency, and how war trauma is turning heroes into killers.

Episode Notes

This episode investigates the brutal case of Dmitry Suvorov, a Saint Petersburg man who murdered his daughter — then went to war instead of prison. As violence by returning SVO veterans rises, experts warn of a nationwide crisis. We examine how domestic abusers avoid punishment, why Russian courts show them leniency, and how war trauma is turning heroes into killers.