In this harrowing episode of From Russia with Crime, we tell the story of Olga Ponomaryova, a mother of two from Bashkortostan, who was brutally beaten to death by her partner Artur Matveev. For three days, he watched her suffer from massive internal injuries, refusing to call for medical help. By the time paramedics arrived, it was too late. Olga’s story is one of love, manipulation, and unchecked violence. Despite years of physical abuse, threats, and previous police reports, no one intervened. Her children are now left without a mother—and her killer may still try to reduce his sentence. This episode sheds light on the chilling reality of domestic violence in Russia, the failures of the justice system, and the human cost of ignoring warning signs.
In this harrowing episode of From Russia with Crime, we tell the story of Olga Ponomaryova, a mother of two from Bashkortostan, who was brutally beaten to death by her partner Artur Matveev. For three days, he watched her suffer from massive internal injuries, refusing to call for medical help. By the time paramedics arrived, it was too late. Olga’s story is one of love, manipulation, and unchecked violence. Despite years of physical abuse, threats, and previous police reports, no one intervened. Her children are now left without a mother—and her killer may still try to reduce his sentence. This episode sheds light on the chilling reality of domestic violence in Russia, the failures of the justice system, and the human cost of ignoring warning signs.