"Your presentation met with rave reviews from those in attendance and the fact that each delegate was able to leave with a copy of your book was an added bonus.  Your skills as a speaker served to both inform and entertain and made you a most welcome addition to our program."
— Kenneth Thrower, President, Western Association of Eastern European Organized Crime Investigators

"Thanks so much for presenting at the 2008 American Mensa Annual Gathering in Denver. Your presentation was very well received.  At the end of your session, one of the audience members turned to me and said, 'That was beautiful.'  He was right."
— Leslie Kim, Co-Organizer, American Mensa Annual Gathering

"Dear Mr. Serio, Based on the wonderful lecture about Russian organized crime you gave while I was a Visiting Professor at Sam Houston State University, the People's Public Security University in Beijing would like to invite you to spend several weeks in China lecturing at our University."
— Jianming Mei, Professor of Criminology, People's Public Security University, Beijing, PRC

"The only thing better than reading this book would be to take one of his classes or attend one of his lectures.  Either way, this is a must for anyone wanting to take a look into the rising global power that is the Russian mafia."
— William Rutherford (who has attended Serio's lectures), review posted to Amazon.com


Colleges and Universities
Students of criminal justice, political science, history, and international affairs will not soon forget a presentation by Joe Serio.  He is a dynamic speaker who brings personal stories about Russia from his experiences as an intern in the Soviet police, a business and media consultant, Study Abroad student and someone who lived in ordinary Russian apartments, shopped in Russian stores, and took public transportation to work.

Law Enforcement Agencies
It's not often that a speaker can hold an audience's attention for three hours straight. Through his detailed knowledge and use of unique film footage, Serio takes law enforcement into the heart of the matter.  What is the Russian mafia?  How does it function?  Where did it come from and what activities does it pursue across the United States?  Joe has assisted law enforcement in the United States, Canada, and other countries understand the historical and cultural dynamics of the Russian mafia.

Organizations and Associations
Joe Serio is increasingly sought after by local, regional, and national organizations both as an instructor and as a keynote speaker.  His energetic style and genuine passion garner high praise from audiences across the country as he peels back the layers of secrecy and mystery shrouding one of the most fascinating countries in history.  His presentations cover the development of the Russian mafia, business security in Russia, the historical, psychological, and cultural influences on Russia, among other topics.

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