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Book Synopsis: Stephen Handelman, Moscow bureau chief for The Toronto Star from 1987 to 1992, has based his book on interviews with more than 150 Russians - mobsters, police, political crusaders, former KGB agents, new millionaires, and ordinary citizens. Handelman traces the roots of the criminal underworld to elements of society that have existed on the margins of Russian life for centuries and that during the last twenty years of Soviet power became an essential arm of the black-market economy. He reveals how organized crime has flourished since the demise of totalitarianism, and how the Russian mafiya has begun to export to American cities not only guns and drugs but also its particular brand of mob violence. And he shows the detrimental effects crime has had - and will continue to have - on political and economic reform in the new states of the former Soviet Union.
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Discover the hidden world of Russia's underworld in the groundbreaking book Comrade Criminal: Russia's New Mafiya. Written by acclaimed author Stephen Handelman, this captivating book takes you on a thrilling journey through the criminal underbelly of post-Soviet Russia. Based on exclusive interviews with over 150 individuals, including mobsters, police, and former KGB agents, Handelman reveals the shocking truth behind the rise of organized crime in this powerful narrative.
Unveiling the roots of the criminal underworld, Handelman explores the marginalized elements of Russian society that have fueled the black-market economy for centuries. With meticulous research and gripping storytelling, he exposes how this once-secretive world has thrived since the collapse of the Soviet regime, spreading its influence across American cities.
By delving into the intricate connections between politics, economics, and crime, Handelman paints a vivid picture of the detrimental impact that organized crime has had on the political and economic reforms of the former Soviet Union. This eye-opening account is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of this global powerhouse.
Don't miss your chance to uncover the hidden truths behind Russia's criminal underworld. Get your copy of Comrade Criminal: Russia's New Mafiya today and dive into this compelling narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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