Russian Mafia vs The Italian Mob: Expert REVEALS Which Organization Was More Brutal

Russian Mafia vs The Italian Mob: Expert REVEALS Which Organization Was More Brutal

From Sit Down with Michael Franzese by Michael Franzese

June 23, 2026 · 44 min

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Michael Franzese interviews Joe Ciro about the operations of the Russian mafia compared to the Italian mob.

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Host: Michael Franzese

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