The Adults in the Room Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-adults-in-the-room Nastya Krasilnikova is an investigative journalist who covers sexual violence against women and children. A year and a half ago, former students associated with one of Russia’s most prestigious schools approached her with allegations of serial abuse by teachers. Her investigation has uncovered a network of harm and complicity in a tight-knit circle of Russian intelligentsia. The story spans many years and multiple countries. It asks what happens when a community refuses to atone for the violence of its leaders. As Russia wages a senseless war in Ukraine, that question couldn’t be more pressing. For additional materials visit our website: https://adultsintheroom.libolibo.me/ For feedback adultsintheroom@libolibo.me This is a podcast by Libo/Libo libo/libo bdcc4b06-6dab-5b93-8c14-09a544a8b3e5 yes Nastya Krasilnikova The Adults in the Room: Trailer en Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:48:57 +0300 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:06:49 +0300 https://adultsintheroom.libolibo.me/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/YZo12NYXsa-iVSaLGsAx7lmUZzyEPVWoBiY7NiN-oOc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZmY1/MmQwOWU1MjhkNTg2/NWY2Yjc1MTE5Njhl/MDZjNy5wbmc.jpg The Adults in the Room https://adultsintheroom.libolibo.me/ serial libo/libo Nastya Krasilnikova is an investigative journalist who covers sexual violence against women and children. A year and a half ago, former students associated with one of Russia’s most prestigious schools approached her with allegations of serial abuse by teachers. Her investigation has uncovered a network of harm and complicity in a tight-knit circle of Russian intelligentsia. The story spans many years and multiple countries. It asks what happens when a community refuses to atone for the violence of its leaders. As Russia wages a senseless war in Ukraine, that question couldn’t be more pressing. For additional materials visit our website: https://adultsintheroom.libolibo.me/ For feedback adultsintheroom@libolibo.me This is a podcast by Libo/Libo Nastya Krasilnikova is an investigative journalist who covers sexual violence against women and children. Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal libo/libo a.medvedeva@libolibo.me No No The Adults in the Room: Trailer The Adults in the Room: Trailer trailer 3cf1a08d-4326-44b7-bf05-794886d52256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbe64656 The Adults in the Room is an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of children. The series begins at a prestigious Moscow school, then crosses the globe into America, Israel and beyond. It’s a tale of violence, betrayal and impunity – but of courage, too. It’s hosted by Nastya Krasilnikova. 


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]]> The Adults in the Room is an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of children. The series begins at a prestigious Moscow school, then crosses the globe into America, Israel and beyond. It’s a tale of violence, betrayal and impunity – but of courage, too. It’s hosted by Nastya Krasilnikova. 


All ten episodes will be available on Wednesday, May 15th.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 113 The Adults in the Room is an investigation into alleged sexual abuse of children. The series begins at a prestigious Moscow school, then crosses the globe into America, Israel and beyond. It’s a tale of violence, betrayal and impunity – but of courage, too. It’s hosted by Nastya Krasilnikova. 


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal No Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 1: A Fortress Besieged 1 1 Episode 1: A Fortress Besieged full 78dc0a3d-c365-48d8-8142-db023f377670 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed32d9a7 Mark Gondelman is a former teacher at Sambation, a summer camp for high-achieving students in Russia. He’s also been accused of sexually abusing children. Nastya confronts him at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, where he works as a research assistant.


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]]> Mark Gondelman is a former teacher at Sambation, a summer camp for high-achieving students in Russia. He’s also been accused of sexually abusing children. Nastya confronts him at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, where he works as a research assistant.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:00:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1422 Mark Gondelman is a former teacher at Sambation, a summer camp for high-achieving students in Russia. He’s also been accused of sexually abusing children. Nastya confronts him at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, where he works as a research assistant.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 2: Something Indecent 2 2 Episode 2: Something Indecent full 4c4bd210-a80e-4e4b-bf71-7697e9da9a46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4383fbb Sara Bezrukavnikova and Revekka Gershovich describe how they were abused as children by Mark Gondelman.


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]]> Sara Bezrukavnikova and Revekka Gershovich describe how they were abused as children by Mark Gondelman.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:01:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 2252 Sara Bezrukavnikova and Revekka Gershovich describe how they were abused as children by Mark Gondelman.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 3: Everybody Knew 3 3 Episode 3: Everybody Knew full 5c6847c9-cf49-4b1f-aeaa-8490c6180315 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01cff125 Did leaders at Sambation know one of their colleagues was allegedly abusing children? Nastya speaks to one former teacher who accuses her of prying into the private lives of others.


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]]> Did leaders at Sambation know one of their colleagues was allegedly abusing children? Nastya speaks to one former teacher who accuses her of prying into the private lives of others.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:02:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1410 Did leaders at Sambation know one of their colleagues was allegedly abusing children? Nastya speaks to one former teacher who accuses her of prying into the private lives of others.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal No Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 4: Animal-like Behavior 4 4 Episode 4: Animal-like Behavior full bf9679a4-fb68-4762-bbeb-613ac346976e https://share.transistor.fm/s/67079787 For 26 years, Boris Meerson taught history at School 57 in Moscow. He also led class trips abroad. Several former students say he took opportunities to abuse them on those trips. 


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]]> For 26 years, Boris Meerson taught history at School 57 in Moscow. He also led class trips abroad. Several former students say he took opportunities to abuse them on those trips. 


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:03:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 2626 For 26 years, Boris Meerson taught history at School 57 in Moscow. He also led class trips abroad. Several former students say he took opportunities to abuse them on those trips. 


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 5: The Storm Begins 5 5 Episode 5: The Storm Begins full fdb8f497-6d71-48ed-9237-13e82989c12e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f24c5980 In 2016, news of Boris Meerson’s alleged abuse was broadcast on Russian state television. But the scandal would traumatize the alleged victims all over again.


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]]> In 2016, news of Boris Meerson’s alleged abuse was broadcast on Russian state television. But the scandal would traumatize the alleged victims all over again.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:04:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 2212 In 2016, news of Boris Meerson’s alleged abuse was broadcast on Russian state television. But the scandal would traumatize the alleged victims all over again.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal No Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 6: The Survivor's Career 6 6 Episode 6: The Survivor's Career full c404d39f-85eb-4719-8d3c-9adf68ec5023 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e671e73 When Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Boris Meerson and Masha Nemzer, both were in Israel, beyond the reach of prosecutors. The alleged victims looked for other means to bring their abusers to justice.


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]]> When Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Boris Meerson and Masha Nemzer, both were in Israel, beyond the reach of prosecutors. The alleged victims looked for other means to bring their abusers to justice.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:05:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1792 When Russian authorities opened a criminal case against Boris Meerson and Masha Nemzer, both were in Israel, beyond the reach of prosecutors. The alleged victims looked for other means to bring their abusers to justice.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 7: Institutional Betrayal 7 7 Episode 7: Institutional Betrayal full aabd2f23-b7a0-4c00-832f-bf447963e812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95f8d54d After his alleged relationships with Sara and Revekka, Mark Gondelman worked on a PhD at New York University. The two women contacted the university administrators to tell their stories.


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]]> After his alleged relationships with Sara and Revekka, Mark Gondelman worked on a PhD at New York University. The two women contacted the university administrators to tell their stories.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:06:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1377 After his alleged relationships with Sara and Revekka, Mark Gondelman worked on a PhD at New York University. The two women contacted the university administrators to tell their stories.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal No Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 8: The Men 8 8 Episode 8: The Men full 976a3694-4834-486d-8166-51135d9d0170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/582bde1a Nastya tracks down Boris Meerson’s home address in Israel. Recorder in hand, she turns up unannounced to put the allegations to him. 


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]]> Nastya tracks down Boris Meerson’s home address in Israel. Recorder in hand, she turns up unannounced to put the allegations to him. 


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:07:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1555 Nastya tracks down Boris Meerson’s home address in Israel. Recorder in hand, she turns up unannounced to put the allegations to him. 


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 9: Violation of Everything 9 9 Episode 9: Violation of Everything full 3ebff5d0-5cb9-418d-9bed-407faafd763c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb6bf2fa Nastya hears allegations about a third man, a mathematics professor in Denmark called Sergey Arkhipov. Sergey’s ex-wife reveals what she witnessed. 


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]]> Nastya hears allegations about a third man, a mathematics professor in Denmark called Sergey Arkhipov. Sergey’s ex-wife reveals what she witnessed. 


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:08:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1969 Nastya hears allegations about a third man, a mathematics professor in Denmark called Sergey Arkhipov. Sergey’s ex-wife reveals what she witnessed. 


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal Yes Nastya Krasilnikova Episode 10: What Happens Next 10 10 Episode 10: What Happens Next full e7301d1a-8406-44db-81f6-9ea718a491e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/155f83d5 Eight years since the scandal, has School 57 gone through a reckoning? The school’s principal has ignored Nastya’s interview requests. But a former teacher shares her disturbing experience.


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]]> Eight years since the scandal, has School 57 gone through a reckoning? The school’s principal has ignored Nastya’s interview requests. But a former teacher shares her disturbing experience.


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]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 01:09:00 +0300 libo/libo libo/libo 1321 Eight years since the scandal, has School 57 gone through a reckoning? The school’s principal has ignored Nastya’s interview requests. But a former teacher shares her disturbing experience.


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]]> Investigative journalism, sexual abuse, institutional betrayal No Nastya Krasilnikova