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The Vory
- Russia's Super Mafia
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
Mark Galeotti is the go-to expert on organized crime in Russia, consulted by governments and police around the world. Now, Western listeners can explore the fascinating history of the vory v zakone, a group that has survived and thrived amid the changes brought on by Stalinism, the Cold War, the Afghan War, and the end of the Soviet experiment.
The vory - as the Russian mafia is also known - was born early in the 20th century, largely in the Gulags and criminal camps, where they developed their unique culture. Identified by their signature tattoos, members abided by the thieves' code, a strict system that forbade all paid employment and cooperation with law enforcement and the state. Based on two decades of on-the-ground research, Galeotti's captivating study details the vory's journey to power from their early days to their adaptation to modern-day Russia's free-wheeling oligarchy and global opportunities beyond.
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- Stu_DHer
- 03-07-22
very insightful
A scary insight especially given today's invasion of Ukraine and the seeming growth of corrupt power not just in Russia but other countries with weak institutions.
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- John
- 28-01-23
Great insight Into a dysfunction regime
Well presented and researched narrative interesting to see how the history of the country has brought it to this point…. In 2023 .. good foundation for learning about the current catastrophe playing out in Europe
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- rikki
- 23-04-19
more a research book than a novel
a bit hard going in places but a good over view of the history / people of the vory.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-05-18
Excellent and informative
Very thorough and well researched history of the Vory, their evolution through the decline of the Soviet era, and current modus operandi. Up to date, although for obvious reasons, the extent and details of current operations are less well detailed than previous.
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- Eleanor Cowan
- 26-01-23
Fascinating history
Found this really interesting, and good as a slant on the history of modern Russia. In places too detailed for me but overall glad I bought and listened to this work.
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- FMC
- 17-05-23
A Deep Dive into the Culture of Russian Criminality
This is a satisfyingly detailed but unnerving look at how lawlessness and corruption have become endemic in the Russian state. A must read for anyone with in interest in the malign influence the Kremlin is now seeking to have on the map of Europe. All credit to the author’s research skills and extensive knowledge of the country in this ultimately very well balanced and thought-provoking work. Great presentation by Nigel Patterson too.
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- Paul Hennigan
- 14-02-23
Really enjoyed this
This was superb. What an interesting book, beautifully written and narrated. It's gives brilliant context to the criminal invasion of Ukraine too. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-05-23
Excellent, Detailed, Informative and Entertaining
A very interesting and in-depth is iSight with excellent narration, a must for anyone interested in a behind the scenes look at Russian organised crime
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- citizen smith
- 11-11-20
not for the faint hearted, it's going deep
a truly fascinating insight in to a highly detailed underworld with a remarkable narrator too
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- Beetroots
- 27-12-21
Detailed History
Just excellent. Well worth the time to understand the Russian underworld properly. Better than any movie.
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