The Vory
Russia's Super Mafia
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The Vory
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Narrated by:
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Nigel Patterson
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By:
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Mark Galeotti
About this listen
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.
©2018 Mark Galeotti (P)2018 TantorWhat listeners say about The Vory
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Ben Hosken
- 29-08-2023
Excellent and engrossing
What an amazing book. Fascinating insight and stories. Kept me captivated all the way through. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the Russian mafia past or present.
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