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The first English-language book to document the men who emerged from the gulags to become Russia's much-feared crime class: the vory v zakone

Mark Galeotti is the go-to expert on organized crime in Russia, consulted by governments and police around the world. Now, Western readers can explore the fascinating history…


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1 author picked The Vory as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mark Galeotti takes us into Russia’s criminal underworld, the vory. He explains the early origins, the gulag system where it evolved, and how it stabilizes Russian businesses even today.

He includes tremendous detail and stories from people with insider information. He even talks about the cultural norms of the organization and how they’ve changed in modern times. Who knew?

If you want to learn more about Russian crime syndicates, read the book. You’ll enjoy it.

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