Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Russian crime boss laid to rest

One of Russia's most infamous gangsters has been buried at a prestigious Moscow cemetery amid unprecedented security.

Hundreds of representatives of various underworld groups are reported to have attended the funeral of Vyacheslav "Yaponchik" Ivankov.

The ceremony was closed to the media at the request of his family. Police were present but no arrests were made.

Read full article here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8305571.stm