Latest Past Events

Non volevo diventare un boss

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

A Conversation with "Gomorrah" Star Salvatore Esposito A presentation of: Non volevo diventare un boss (2016, Rizzoli) by Salvatore Esposito with Diego Nuzzo A conversation with author and actor Salvatore Esposito. Salvatore Esposito became famous playing the role of Genny Savastano in the TV series Gomorrah. But who lies behind those cold and heartless glances? Perhaps someone who grew up in…

The Vory: understanding Russia’s gangsters in their historical and political context

Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia 19 University Place, 2nd Floor, New York City

On Tuesday, November 27th please join us for “The Vory: understanding Russia’s gangsters in their historical and political context” with Mark Galeotti (Institute of International Relations Prague). This event is part of the Occasional Series, sponsored by the NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia. Mark Galeotti talks about his new book, The Vory: Russia’s super mafia (Yale UP), and…