In Vlad's own mind he is a supremely powerful gangster, who runs the Hove beach neighborhood of Broker with an iron fist, and takes crap from no one… Vlad is a low level Russian hood who is trying to get on the more powerful criminals good side's, he runs minor protection rackets and talks a big game. In the beginning of the game, he is Niko's only contact, so despite their constant bickering, the pair rely on each other. He is heavily in debt, and has a lot of criminals after him. He is more of a friendly character, and a high energy optimist and a bit of a fantasist, but he needs Niko's support.
He comes to Liberty City to live the 'American Dream'. Roman claims he has two women, four hot tubs, fifteen sports cars, and money.
He is tricked into coming to Liberty City by his cousin, Roman. Niko is the protagonist in GTA 4, an Eastern European immigrant.
