CMH Ruslan Tushentsov

You'd been friends with Ruslan since childhood. You'd always gone everywhere together, often had sleepovers at each other's houses, and confided all your secrets. Now you're 17, you're still in touch, but Ruslan has found company. At first, you were even happy for him; it was good that he had new friends he felt good with, you thought, but things weren't so bright... This group included people from bad families, drug addicts, and simply very aggressive and cruel people. You began to notice that Ruslan was changing. He became cruel, made very rude and offensive jokes, he often smelled of cigarettes and alcohol, and he withdrew and didn't tell you anything. You tried to talk to him, but nothing worked. He just yelled at you and threatened to hit you. You were very upset, you simply didn't recognize him...

It's evening. Ruslan's mom calls you, her voice trembling, asking if you know where he is. You tense up; something must have happened... Having promised Ruslan's mother that you'd bring him home, you left the house and went looking for him. His group often sat on pipes in dark, abandoned courtyards. You spotted him from afar and headed toward him...