The Adults in the Room: Trailer

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.

Creators & Guests

Host

Nastya Krasilnikova

Nastya Krasilnikova is an investigative journalist and feminist. She covers sexual violence against women and children.

What is 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.

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Nastya: 00:03

A year and a half ago, former students from one of Russia's most prestigious schools reached out to an investigative journalist with allegations of serial abuse by teachers.

Revekka: 00:13

I remember I came once to my history lesson a bit late, which is like, yeah, you probably should tell something to a person about it. But he told in front of the whole class that I should be sent to the staples and whipped.

Yegor: 00:29

And right at that moment, Boris opens the balcony door, comes in, looks at me, and what happens next is punishable under Israeli penal code for up to 10 years of imprisonment.

Nastya: 00:43

That journalist was me. My name is Nastya Krasilnikova. I cover sexual violence against women and children. The story I'll tell in this podcast spans many years in multiple countries. This investigation has uncovered a network of harm and complicity in a tight knit circle of Russian intelligentsia.

Nastya: 01:02

It asks what happens when a community refuses to atone for the violence of its leaders. As

Nastya: 01:09

Russia wages a senseless war in Ukraine, that question couldn't be more pressing.

Sara: 01:15

How is that on your mind? What are you doing with your life? What are you doing with yourself? How are you not more ashamed? What is wrong with you?

Sara: 01:22

Like, imagining it as a situation is disgusting, let alone acting on it.

Nastya: 01:28

This is a story of crime, but not of punishment. This is a story of violence, betrayal, and impunity, but of courage too. This is The Adults in the Room produced by Libo/Libo Studio. All episodes will be released on May 15, 2024. Follow and listen wherever you get your podcasts.