The Russian Mob, sometimes referred to as Bratva, is an organization which is frequently used as an antagonist in the television series Leverage.
The Russian Mafia is a collective of various organized crime elements originating in the former Soviet Union. Although not a singular criminal organization, most of the individual groups share similar goals and organizational structures that define them as part of the loose overall association.
They appear to work in multiple locations in the United States.
Employees
Los Angeles
- Sergei
Boston
- Pyotr Volokh
Allies
Rivals
- The Moscone Family
Featured Episodes
Season 1
- "The Wedding Job" - The Los Angeles local mob is locked in a turf war with Nicky Moscone.
Season 3
- "The Reunion Job" - mentioned in concert with other mafia entities.
- "The Three-Card Monte Job" - Jimmy Ford works with the Boston Russian Mob in his attempt to gain favor with the Three Families of Boston.