| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Leningrad, Soviet Union |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Territory | St Petersburg, Lenoblast, part of Novgorod oblast, part of Pskov oblast and part of Karelia |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Membership (est.) | Around 600 |
| Activities | contract killing, extortion, loan sharking, prostitution, bootlegging, construction management, money laundering, robbery and theft, now legal businesses |
| Rivals | Solntsevskaya Bratva |
The Tambovskaya Bratva is a large gang in Saint Petersburg, Russia. According to common allegations, it was organised in Leningrad in 1988 by two men from Tambov Oblast, Vladimir Kumarin and one from St. Petersburg. The gang is named after their region of origin. Despite allegations,[1] Kumarin continues to deny his involvement. Originally the gangsters were recruited from people of Tambov origin and sportsmen, and were engaged in a protection racket.
It became famous in the city after coverage from Alexander Nevzorov in his 600 seconds TV show in the city.