From Thieves to Crooks. The History of Organized Crime in Russia

«From Thieves to Crooks: The History of Organized Crime in Russia» — is an engaging exploration of the evolution of the criminal world from medieval robbers to modern criminal organizations. The author reveals how criminal traditions were formed, how the codes of the thieves' world originated, and how the state fought against organized crime. The book is based on historical documents, real stories, and an analysis of criminal structures that have shaped Russian reality for centuries.