From Thieves to Criminals: The History of Organized Crime in Russia

Do you know the history of the emergence of organized crime? And about who the thieves are and what their relation is to modern criminals?

This book is a complete history of the formation of organized crime in Russia. The authors discuss not only how the first groups appeared, transforming from small gangs into true criminal organizations, but also the attempts to combat them through various methods using the law. The book offers a deep dive into the world of Ancient Russia, revealing who the thieves really are, as well as a new perspective on the emergence of such famous criminals as Vanka Cain and Sonka Golden Hand.