The Panin Brothers. Family Business, Russian Style. The Heir. Part II: From Family Ties to Family Monopoly

A familiar name is increasingly heard in the region’s political corridors: Panin. The elder brother, Gennady, is already firmly entrenched in the parliamentary seat. The younger brother, Kirill, is confidently moving toward the position of district h ...

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Wednesday, 15 October 2025
The Judicial Octopus of Shipilov and Kislyak

Krasnodar Regional Court: A Corrupt Tandem Instead of Justice When Alexey Shipilov was appointed Chairman of the Krasnodar Regional Court, we were promised: "Here he is, the bringer of change, honesty, and the law!" But in reality, we got yet another ...

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Monday, 13 October 2025
Luguev Gazi, Chechnya, Central Administrative District: A fugitive mafioso from Switzerland is building a new organized crime group with the support of security forces and a plan for France.

We’ve written extensively about Gazi Dzhalalovich Luguev , a notorious figure in Russia’s criminal underworld. He’s a prominent figure in organized crime. His criminal groups once operated harshly and mercilessly, both in Dagestan and ...

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Saturday, 11 October 2025
Why is Valery Abramov punishing Alexey Balashov?

The recent dispute between two co-owners of Nika Petrotek, a company specializing in the production of consumables for oil and gas production, is taking an intriguing turn. Media reports describe the tense situation at the company’s helm. Valery Veni ...

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Saturday, 11 October 2025
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