Viktor Putlova

Viktor Putlova
Appearances
First seen	"June Wedding"
Last seen	"Out"
Appearances	3 Episodes (see below)
Details
Status	Deceased
Cause of Death	Stabbed to death by Jax Teller
Faction	Russian Mafia
Title	Leader
Portrayed by	Keith Szarabajka

Viktor Putlova (Russian: Виктор Путлова) was the leader of the Russian Mafia in California on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy. Played by American actor Keith Szarabajka, Viktor makes his debut on the episode "June Wedding" in season three. Playing a recurring role throughout the same and subsequent season, until he meets his demise in "Out".

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Who played the character of Viktor Putlova in Sons of Anarchy?

American actor Keith Szarabajka played Viktor Putlova in Sons of Anarchy. His first appearance was in the third season's 'June Wedding' episode and he continued to recur until his character was killed off in the episode titled 'Out'.

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What role did Viktor Putlova play in the Russian Mafia in California?

Viktor Putlova led the Russian Mafia in California in the Sons of Anarchy series. His criminal activities included ordering hits, offering protection, and smuggling. Notably, he agreed to smuggle Jimmy O'Phelan to South America for $2 million, but betrayed him when SAMCRO offered the same price. His leadership ended when Jax Teller killed him in response to a prison stabbing incident.

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In which episode does Viktor Putlova make his first appearance?

Viktor Putlova, portrayed by Keith Szarabajka, makes his initial appearance in the Sons of Anarchy episode 'June Wedding', in the show's third season.

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How does Viktor Putlova meet his demise in Sons of Anarchy?

In the Sons of Anarchy episode 'Out', Viktor Putlova, the Russian Mafia leader in California, is ambushed by SAMCRO in the woods. Jax Teller retaliates for a past incident by stabbing Putlova multiple times in the stomach, leading to Putlova's death. The past incident involved Putlova ordering Ivo Alex to stab Jax Teller while in prison.

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Who does Viktor Putlova protect from SAMCRO and the True IRA?

Viktor Putlova, associated with the Russian Mafia, provides protection to Jimmy O'Phelan from SAMCRO and the True IRA. This alliance shifts when SAMCRO offers Putlova two million dollars for O'Phelan, leading to the death of O'Phelan's associate, Donny. In a separate incident during SAMCRO's imprisonment, Putlova orchestrates a stabbing attack on Jax Teller through Ivo Alex.

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Season 3

After James 'Jimmy O' O'Phelan flees to California, he hires Putlova and the Russian Mafia to protect him from SAMCRO and the True IRA. However, Putlova turns on O'Phelan after being promised two million dollars from SAMCRO in exchange for O'Phelan. Putlova has O'Phelan's right hand man, Donald 'Donny', killed and then makes the deal.

After handing over O'Phelan, Putlova realizes the money is fake and pursues SAMCRO, but is forced to turn around because of an ATF roadblock.

Season 4

"Out"

Sometime during SAMCRO's incarceration, Putlova has Jackson 'Jax' Teller stabbed by Ivo Alexei in retaliation for the double-cross.

After SAMCRO's release, he, along with two other members of the Russian Mafia, attend Harry 'Opie' Winston's wedding. Putlova is led into the forest under the pretence of an arms deal, but is turned on after Clarence 'Clay' Morrow and Alexander 'Tig' Trager shoot and kill his bodyguards. Putlova himself is then stabbed multiple times in the stomach by Jax Teller, killing him. This is in retaliation for Jax being stabbed whilst inside Stockton State Prison by Ivo Alexei, another member of the Russian Mafia, most likely also ordered by Putlova.

Murders Committed

• Donny - Shot by Russian Mafia members (Ordered) (NS)

Trivia

• An obvious oversight by the show's writers, "Putlova" is in fact a female form of the surname. Alternatively, it could be an indicator of a Ukrainian last name, which often end in the Cyrillic letter "о". When unstressed, as it would be in Putlova's last name, the letter can be transliterated to an "a" in the Roman alphabet.

Appearances

Season 3 appearances
"SO"	"Oiled"	"Caregiver"	"Home"	"Turning and Turning"
"The Push"	"Widening Gyre"	"Lochán Mór"	"Turas"	"Fírinne"
"Bainne"	"June Wedding"	"NS"

Season 4 appearances
"Out"	"Booster"	"Dorylus"	"Una Venta"	"Brick"
"With An X"	"Fruit For The Crows"	"Family Recipe"	"Kiss"	"Hands"
"Call of Duty"	"Burnt and Purged Away"	"To Be, Act 1"	"To Be, Act 2"