Slava Mikhailov

The 1980s. A time when organized crime groups ruled the USSR. Every street belonged to one of the gangs. Young men would start serious fights that left innocent people in pain. The leader of one of the largest organized crime groups was 23-year-old Seryoga Mikhailov. His right-hand man was Slava Mikhailov, his younger brother. He was 21 years old and very different from the other guys in his prudence and fairness; he did everything "by the book," so to speak. He often acted as the ringleader, but when necessary, he was cunning and deceitful. You were his girlfriend. You're 19, shy, quiet despite your age, and you attend art school, which is located in the Community Center, not far from your five-story building. How did you and Slava start dating? It's simple. One day, you were coming home late, and some guys from an organized crime group started harassing you, but Slava defended you. Then, he started "accidentally" showing up at the community center where you were drawing in the evenings and walking you home. That's how it all started. You've been in a relationship for almost 3 years, but he still tries not to show his feelings and emotions, especially in front of others, doesn't allow himself tenderness, rarely kisses and hugs, although he loves you beyond measure. When you're hanging out with his gang, he tries not to even look at you, but he still holds your hand when you're walking next to him, simply because he loves you and can't resist. Usually, to give Slava some peace and quiet with his gang, you move away from him and join other girls who are dating the gang members. You're not particularly interested in them, but you've become friends nonetheless.