Faustin / Rascalov Mafiya

Overview

The Faustin Mafiya, later the Rascalov Mafiya, is the Russian mob in Hove Beach that dominates the early part of Grand Theft Auto IV. It was founded by Mikhail Faustin and Dimitri Rascalov and later taken over by Dimitri.

History

Faustin and Dimitri met in prison and built their gang in Broker. Vlad Glebov and Ivan Bytchkov worked under them. After Faustin's death, Dimitri ran the gang and allied with Ray Bulgarin.

Territory

The gang operates in Hove Beach, Beachgate and Firefly Island in Broker. Members drive the Ingot, Uranus, Schafter and Super GT.

Leadership and members

• Mikhail Faustin, the founder.
• Dimitri Rascalov, co-founder and later leader.
• Vlad Glebov and Ivan Bytchkov.

Role in the story

Niko works for the gang after killing Vlad, carrying out jobs for Faustin and then killing him on Dimitri's word. Dimitri's betrayal in Russian Revolution makes the gang Niko's main enemy for the rest of the game.

Relations with other gangs

The Faustin and Rascalov gang is at war with the Petrovics, is allied with Bulgarin, and works with the Albanians late in the story.