Each episode of the documentary series "Criminal Russia" is a self-contained story based on real events. The films, made from authentic materials of criminal cases, allow viewers to immerse themselves in the criminal world of the Soviet Union and Russia, as well as learn more about the work of investigators. The project used documentary footage and reenactments of events. One of the unique features of the project was the voiceover by Sergey Polyansky. His voice could be heard off-screen in the project from 1995 to 2002.