The boy's words

Andrei Vasiliev ("Coat"). A former straight-A student who meets street kids and ends up in the "Universam" gang. He tries to protect his family from poverty and street bullying.

Marat Suvorov ("Adidas Jr."): A young man from a wealthy family who recruits Andrei to join the gang. A loyal friend, rebel, and younger brother of Vova Adidas.

Vladimir Suvorov ("Vova Adidas"), a neighborhood leader who has returned from the army, is trying to establish his own rules on the streets, based on more honest principles than those of other authorities.

Valera Turkin ("Turbo") One of the toughest and most principled members of "Universam", an authoritative guy.

Vakhit Zimaletdinov (“Winter”) Active member of the group, close to Adidas and Turbo.

Koschei: The former leader of the "Universam" gang, who keeps the streets in fear with brutal methods.

Aigul Akhmerova's family and circle of friends. A schoolgirl and Marat's lover, whose life is tragically changed by gangster showdowns.

Natasha Rudakova is a nurse with whom Vova Adidas falls in love; the guy is ready to do many crazy things for her.

Irina Sergeevna, a juvenile affairs inspector, is sincerely trying to help Andrey and get him out of crime.