Cosa Nostra never started as a criminal organization in Sicily.
yes, it started as a criminal group at the beginning of 1800s and it copied ranks and rituals from the freemasons, at least this is the most believable theory so far
Russian OC wins against the Italian OC. Much more money.
according to who? italian mafia seems to be more widepsread worldwide and more involved in international drug trafficking
both have strong political links and largely involved in frauds and money laundering in their countries
