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A major focus is placed on the "inner circles" of Soviet power, showing how embezzlement and bribery were not just anomalies but often integrated into the state's operations.

Several episodes trace the evolution of this unique criminal caste, originating in the Stalinist Gulags and evolving into a sophisticated network that governed the criminal underworld through a strict "code of honor".

Episodes covering the late 1980s (Perestroika) highlight figures like Sergei Timofeev , who rose from a tractor driver to a Moscow crime boss as the old system collapsed. Analysis of Criminal Transformation

The series examines the rise of underground manufacturers who produced consumer goods in secret factories. These "shadow millionaires" operated within the socialist economy while paying protection money to criminal bosses .

The series consists of multiple episodes, each detailing a specific criminal network, "shadow" businessman, or corrupt official. It combines archival footage with modern reenactments and interviews with former Soviet officials to illustrate how the "red mafia" functioned. Key Themes and Episodes

For those looking to watch, the series has been released under various titles internationally, such as or "The Embezzlers," and can often be found on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or YouTube. Red Mafia - Prime Video