Russian mafia godfather is gunned down by a hooded assassin at a party to celebrate his release from prison

(Daily Mail) An alleged Russian mafia godfather was gunned down as he threw a party to celebrate his release from prison.

Macabre footage captures how Alexander Zhestokov, 39, was approached by an assassin who opened fire from close range.

The suspected Siberian mobster collapsed on the floor and died almost instantly during the attack on Friday July 27.