Anatoly Ranskahov was a Russian gangster who, alongside his brother Vladimir, looked to forge a name for himself in the crime world of the United States of America. Although the Ranskahovs found success moving supplies of heroin for Madame Gao, Anatoly was brutally murdered by his employer Wilson Fisk after accidentally embarrassing him on a date. Anatoly's death caused Vladimir to declare war against Fisk to avenge his brother.