Russian Mafia

Overview

The Russian Mafia in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a group of Russian gangsters operating in Los Santos, mainly as arms dealers.

They are known for selling weapons and work closely with the Ballas. They are often armed with SMGs and pistols.

History

They supply weapons to the Ballas, which makes them a target once CJ and C.R.A.S.H. get involved.

Their alliance with the Ballas helps arm the gang that controls the crack trade in Los Santos. Members of the group are among the people CJ fights in Big Smoke's crack palace in End of the Line.

Territory

They are seen around the Ocean Docks freight depot and other parts of Los Santos.

Leadership and members

No leader is named in the game.

Role in the story

In Just Business, a meeting Big Smoke arranges with Russian dealers at the Atrium turns into an ambush, and CJ fights his way out and escapes with Smoke on a motorbike while being chased. In Gray Imports, Tenpenny sends CJ to break up a deal between the Russians and the Ballas at the Ocean Docks and kill the dealer.

Relations with other gangs

They trade with the Ballas and are hostile to the Grove Street Families.