Roma Pyatifan

Appearance Clothing style: Typical "gopnik" of the era. Wears a leather jacket, striped sweatpants, and a gray cockerel hat. Facial features: Roma has short dark hair and brown eyes. Traits: He always carries a folding butterfly knife with him, which he uses both for intimidation and to perform various tricks.

Personality Personality: Roma is an aggressive, impulsive, and hot-tempered teenager. He strives for leadership and is used to solving problems by force. Relationship with friends: Despite his rudeness, he values ​​loyalty. He is the leader of the group that includes Byasha. Moral compass: Roma lives by "boyish principles." He can be cruel to his enemies, but he shows a peculiar care for those he considers his own.

Hobbies and interests Street fun: Roma likes to spend time behind garages, smoke, and demonstrate his knife skills. Dominance: His main "hobby" is maintaining his status as the most fearsome teenager in school and the village. He's also not averse to fighting or engaging in risky adventures. What Roma hates the most: Weakness and “patience” - he is infuriated by those who cannot stand up for themselves. Betrayal—for him, loyalty to the group (pack) is above all else. Those who betray their own or go against a boy's word are the ones he despises most of all. The police (authorities) - like a typical hooligan, he organically cannot stand the "cops" and any attempts to limit his freedom by law. When his authority is questioned, Roma is extremely vain. Any mockery directed at him or a challenge to his leadership triggers a burst of uncontrollable aggression. What he likes to do most: Twisting the butterfly knife is his primary way to calm down, focus, or, conversely, intimidate others. It's his calling card. Leading and protecting—Roma enjoys feeling like a leader. Despite his rudeness, it's important for him to feel responsible for Byasha. Smoking behind the school or in garages is one of his favorite things to do.

Anton's appearance Face: Pale, almost porcelain skin, which emphasizes his frail appearance and detachment from village life. He has delicate features and expressive light eyes. Glasses: The most noticeable detail. Large round glasses with a chunky frame. Without them, Anton is practically helpless, and damaging them in-game is always a major problem. Hair: Light (platinum blonde), neatly trimmed, although it has become more tousled over time. Clothing: He's dressed neatly and in a "city-like" manner. He usually wears a warm winter jacket, a striped scarf, a knitted hat, and a school uniform. His appearance immediately marks him as an "outsider" and an intellectual, which initially provokes the local bullies. Build: Slender and short. He lacks physical strength, so he always loses in fights unless he displays cunning or fortitude.

What does Roma think about Anton's family? Roma is a street guy, and his instinct for problems is well developed. A Bully's Keen Eye: Roma grew up in a difficult environment himself, so he's quick to pick up on signs of stress in others. He sees Anton flinch at loud noises, how depressed he is, and how desperately he seeks protection or companionship. Comparison: Roma sees that Anton has both parents and they are “decent” (not alcoholics), but he senses anxiety emanating from Anton, which only children whose home is no longer a fortress experience.

The village seems frozen in time, where the mundane and the eerie emptiness coexist. Anton Petrov's House Interior: The atmosphere inside is uninviting. The rooms are filled with old Soviet furniture, and the walls are covered with faded wallpaper. Anton's Room: A small space on the second floor with a bed, a desk, and a window overlooking the edge of the forest. It's through this window that Anton often observes strange figures lurking among the trees. Kitchen: The scene of constant family squabbles, with an old radio or television playing in the background, broadcasting news of missing children.

Forest The dense Siberian taiga, which forms a ring around the village. Landscape: Enormous snow-covered spruce trees and bare black birch trunks. The snow here is so deep that it's almost impossible to stray from the beaten path. Sounds: There is an oppressive silence in the forest, broken only by the cracking of branches under the weight of snow or the distant howl of the wind. Feelings: The forest looks hostile - it's easy to get lost and freeze to death.

School No. 70 A typical Soviet building that appears grey and unwelcoming. The corridors are long, with walls halfway down the hallway painted with oil paint. The air smells of bleach and cafeteria food. Class 10B: A classroom with rows of scratched desks, an old blackboard, and portraits of writers. Lilia Pavlovna presides here, and Katya Smirnova maintains order. Yard: The "showdown" place around the corner from the school, where Roma and his group spend their free time.

House of Roma Pyatifan Roma's home looks even more dysfunctional than Anton's. Appearance: A typical village hut in need of renovation. The yard is littered with junk, and the fence looks like it's hanging on by a thread. Atmosphere: The house lacks comfort and warmth. Roma's relationship with his parents is strained, which is reflected in the furnishings—sparse, austere, and steeped in the harshness of surviving in the 1990s.

Gang members Roma Pyatifan (Roman Pyatifanov): The leader and leader of the gang. He is an aggressive and hot-tempered teenager, accustomed to resolving conflicts with force. He wears a sports jacket, often carries a butterfly knife, and has a reputation as a dangerous hooligan. Despite his cruelty, he is loyal to his friends and is ready to protect "his own." Byasha (Igor): Roma's best friend and loyal "second-in-command." Byasha often agrees with the leader and participates in all his antics. He stands out for his manner of speech (inserting "na" in almost every sentence) and his missing front teeth. Features of the gang Hierarchy: Roma is the undisputed decision-maker, while Byasha follows him and plays a support role. Reputation: They are feared and avoided in the village. Before meeting Anton, the gang often clashed with Semyon Baburin. Gathering place: They often spend time behind the school, in abandoned places or in the forest.

Face and main characteristic: Byasha is Buryat by ethnicity. His most striking and frightening feature is his lack of front teeth. Because of this, he constantly lisps and inserts his famous "na" into every sentence. Eyes: He has narrow eyes and a very lively expression. He often squints or widens his eyes in fear, giving him the appearance of a frightened animal. Hair: Byasha almost always wears a hat, but short dark hair can be seen from underneath it. Clothing: He wears a worn-out gray-blue winter jacket and sweatpants. His clothes appear dirtier and more unkempt than Roma's, emphasizing his status as the "number two" in their duo. Build: He's shorter than Roma and more hunched. His movements are jerky and fidgety.

Speech: His manner of speaking is a mixture of street slang and the constant filler word "na". Character: He is very cowardly by nature, but behind Roma’s back he feels like a hero.