Theory

There are two theories on what causes crime in Russia

Social Conflict Theory
Social Conflict theory is the idea that a "person, group, or institution can influence and control others" (2016 Varying). The theory is that a person will commit deviant behavior if the groups that they are apart of encourage deviant behavior.

An example of this is the behavior and strategy of the Islamic State, whose propoganda has caused hundreds of otherwise law abiding citizens to become radicalized.

Marxism/Conflict Theory
Marxist conflict theory argues that "capitalist societies create social and economic environments that encourage crime" (2016 Varying). The theory is that an economy that is not centrally controlled can lead to more oppertunities for crime. An example of this is the post-communist rise of the modern day robber-barons, the Oligarchs.