Recently, in many countries, series about the Russian mafia have begun to enjoy popularity. Over the past year alone, several dozen works on this topic were published not only in Russia, but also in foreign countries. You can familiarize yourself with the most famous television pictures by reading this article.
The series "City" (Russia, 2017)
One of the famous series about the Russian mafia is "City", which was released in 2017. The television picture takes place in 1961 in the city of Stunevo. An operative police officer Stotsky visits the city after he learns about the murder of a famous teacher.
After some time, one of the local residents commits suicide. Having learned about the incident, the local population believes that the man committed suicide due to involvement in the murder of the teacher. The only person who has a different opinion is the main character. Stotsky takes Zaitsev, a local police officer, as his partner, and the men, joining forces, are gradually approaching the solution to a complicated case.
During the investigation, it turns out that the teacher was actively involved in making fake money in one of the illegal workshops. After the situation clears up, someone destroys the workshop with counterfeiters, who were at that moment in the room. During the events, the protagonist and his partner will find themselves in a situation from which it is almost impossible to find a way out. The criminal, nicknamed the Pope, is a rather powerful and dangerous person, under whose leadership the whole city is located. Even law enforcement agencies are powerless before his power. However, Stotsky does not intend to close the case and is ready to bring it to the end.
Ultimatum (Russia, 2015)
Another famous Russian series about the mafia and bandits is Ultimatum, in which Major Yarokhin works in one of the St. Petersburg slaughter departments. A man is a fearless and incorruptible policeman who strictly follows his duty. Thanks to the assistance of a major who was able to infiltrate the criminal gang, a special OMON unit arrests the famous criminal authority Anatoly Bykov, known as the Bull.
After the detention, the boss sends the major on a well-deserved vacation. A policeman’s vacation would be quite peaceful and ordinary, if not for Anatoly Bykov, who was going to take revenge on his offender. The bull promises serious trouble to Yarokhin. As a result, all the promises on the part of the criminal are realized pretty soon. Bykov orders his subordinates to abduct the sister of the protagonist, exposing the major to his own conditions. After the girl was in the hands of the abductors, they contact the police officer, demanding to close the case of their leader, however, the policeman Yarokhin does not intend to follow the criminals’s case, so he begins an independent search for Elena.
High Stakes: Rematch (Russia, 2018)
In 2018, a new series about the Russian mafia High Stakes: Rematch was released. In the story, the protagonist Yuri Sergeyev is an authority in the criminal world, which has at its disposal a network of illegal casinos throughout the city. The gangster's nickname is Cosmonaut. Yuri and his partner lead a similar lifestyle for a long time and manage to face serious troubles in the form of police and dangerous competitors. However, time goes on and technology develops. The Internet plays an important role in the life of every person, and online casinos are replacing underground casinos. Cosmonaut rivals lure all customers to their side, so the main character will need to make a lot of effort to win the race for power in the world of gambling.
Film "The Brigade" (Russia, 2002)
Perhaps the most iconic TV series about the Russian mafia is The Brigade. The serial film was very popular among viewers and gathered a large number of reviews. The telecard consists of fifteen episodes and affects the end of the nineties of the twentieth century.
The action takes place around a criminal group, which consists of four friends. Their leader is Sasha Bely, played by Sergey Bezrukov. It was this role that brought the actor incredible popularity and recognition. In addition to Bezrukov, Dmitry Dyuzhev, Ekaterina Guseva, Pavel Maykov and Vladimir Vdovichenkov took part in the series. The creators of the "Brigade" tried to comprehend and disclose the events that took place in the 1990s in Russia.
Widow (Russia, 2014)
In this series about the Russian mafia, the main character is the housewife Polina. A woman leads a normal measured life, but once everything changes dramatically when a husband and a son are killed in front of her. Later, Polina finds out that her beloved men were involved in drug trafficking and came into conflict with dangerous mafiosi. A woman has to find her husband’s killer and begin to understand the intricacies of the underworld.
“Undercover” (Russia, 2012)
In the series “Undercover,” the main character Oleg Rezvov cannot become himself and is forced to play other people's roles all his life. First, he served a term for someone else’s crime, and then he began to work in the FSB, where everything is decided by his higher authorities. In the new task, Oleg will again have to play the role of another person and infiltrate the mafia group. His task is to find out criminal schemes of bandits and neutralize them.
“The supreme measure” (Russia, 2005)
The plot of the series takes place in a large city in which Sergey Kolesnikov lives. Few people know that he is an authoritative criminal named Orthopedist, who is supported by the mafia. Kolesnikov is involved in drug trafficking and politics. He becomes the new master in the criminal world, and those who risk challenging his supremacy will face brutal reprisals.
The television series “No matter how it is” (Russia, 2003)
The main action of the series takes place in a quiet small town. But even here there is a local mafia. The main character Marina is at the epicenter of a criminal showdown when she picks up a wounded man on the road. It turns out that he is a local authority named Old Man, who was attacked. It turns out that he lost a large amount of money, which he carried with him. And Marina is blamed for this loss. A smart woman is looking for a way out of a difficult situation and seeks help from Nikolai, who is the old man’s bodyguard.
The City of Gangsters (USA, 2013)
"City of Gangsters" is a motion picture that mentions the Russian mafia. The American series was released in 2013 and immediately gained popularity. Spectators plunged headlong into the atmosphere of the 40s, when cynicism and corruption of law enforcement officers was relevant. The action of the series is based on real events. The creator of the multi-part picture is Frank Darabont, who also directed the famous series The Walking Dead. The film takes place in Los Angeles in 1947. At that time, the city was shrouded in gang groups and constant wars between clans. Criminals and law enforcement officers wage a ruthless war for power. William Parker is a police officer who is actively searching for the leader of a criminal gang. Meanwhile, the rival of the protagonist Miki Cohen is trying to confront the annoying policeman. The man in the past is a successful boxer, however, now he has gone all out. The reason for this is his sad past.
“Power in a night city” (USA, 2017)
The painting “Power in the Night City” also mentions the Russian mafia in America. The series tells the story of the main character James Patrick, whom luck is on the heels of. If a man was interested in politics, he could easily climb the career ladder. However, James holds the most popular club in the city, whose guests are the local elite. The institution is a reliable haven for both politicians and criminals. In addition, the guests of the club are show business stars of various levels.
Patrick is fully satisfied with the situation, however, it seems to the guests that the man has much more than just a popular institution. The huge condition, chic and expensive cars, the beautiful wife cause envy and admiration among others, however, no one knows how the main character got it all. Patrick leads a secret life, where his middle name is “Ghost”. A man is a drug dealer with great power. It was the drug business that brought him a huge fortune. However, James wants to end crime and finally devote time to his family, to do what he really likes - his favorite club. A popular institution is the beginning of his career and current condition. A serious obstacle to a change in lifestyle is far from conscience, but the FBI staff pursuing it on the heels. And if Patrick does not resolve the situation, a sad outcome awaits him.
McMafia (UK, USA, 2018)
In the new English series about the Russian mafia "McMafia", which was released on the BBC, a very interesting cast came together. Famous Russian stars Alexei Serebryakov, Maria Shukshina, Danila Kozlovsky, etc. starred in the film. For filming in the English series, actors from Russia were specially invited in order to avoid cliches and hackneyed cliches about Russians.
The series about the Russian mafia in London managed to become popular and loved by many viewers. The action takes place around the famous businessman from Russia and his family, who fled from the Kremlin to the UK. The protagonist is Alex Godman, who is a successful banker and fund manager. He is the son of the famous Russian ex-businessman Dmitry Godman. Alex has a clear reputation and a successful career. However, one day the father’s past makes itself felt. Rumors of “dirty Russian money” appear and the young man’s career is on the decline, moreover, his uncle is being killed before his eyes, and his parents are in danger. Therefore, Alex Godman will have to solve the problem, whose roots are in Russia. Recently, this is one of the most interesting series about the Russian mafia in London.
“The Mafia cannot rule the world” (Turkey, 2015)
You can also watch Turkish TV series about the mafia in Russian. The central character of the multi-part picture is Khizir Chakyrbayli. A man is at the head of a criminal group and is engaged in the illegal supply of weapons, as well as their sale. Khizir is a family man and has two children, however, as befits the leader of the gangster group, he has fleeting novels on the side.
The situation changes dramatically after one of Chakyrbayli’s mistresses is in a position. Naturally, the hero will have to answer for his act, however, he does not know how high the price of reckoning will be. An interesting fact is the romantic relationship of actor Oktay Kaynardzh with his partner on the set of Deniz Chakyr. Unfortunately, the couple recently broke up. This Turkish series about the mafia in Russian can be seen by anyone.