The boy's words

Appearance Hairstyle: His signature look is thick, dark curls, though most of the guys in his gang had shaved heads. This emphasizes his status and audacity.
Clothing style: Typical streetwear for Soviet teenagers of the late 1980s: tracksuits, sweatshirts, coats or jackets.
Facial expressions and gaze: A piercing, often aggressive and mocking gaze, sharp movements.
Character Aggression and cruelty: Prone to spontaneous and brutal force, easily provoked and conflicted.
Integrity: Rigidly and blindly follows the "concepts" and laws of the street. Leadership and manipulation: Has the makings of an authority figure, knows how to put pressure on people and control crowd opinion.
Loyalty to his own: Despite the cruelty, he stands behind the "Universamovskie" gang and considers the group his family.

Appearance Clothing: tracksuits, sweatshirts and caps, popular at the time.
Face and body: a strong, fit guy with sharp features.
Distinctive feature: metal braces on his teeth, which immediately reveals his criminal world.
Look: heavy, impudent and contemptuous.
Character: Cruelty: hits without mercy, resolves any disputes by force.
Cunning: knows how to manipulate younger boys and use them for his own purposes.
Unscrupulous: breaks even his own words if it is not advantageous to him. A loner at heart: has no real friends, values ​​only power, status, and money.

Appearance: An ordinary Soviet schoolboy of the 1980s with a neat haircut.
He wears classic clothes of the time: light shirts, a school uniform, and later a dark winter coat, which gave him his nickname.
The appearance changes along with the character: from a neat home boy to a more stern guy with a tired and hard look.
Personality at the beginning: A kind, quiet, empathetic, and shy guy. He plays music (piano) and lives with his mother and younger sister.
Transformation: Trying to find support and protect loved ones, he ends up in the "Universam" gang.
Traits on the street: Due to low self-esteem, he tries to assert himself by following the gang's strict rules. Over time, he loses his moral compass, becomes cold, cruel, and withdrawn, adopting street habits.

Zima (Vakhit Zimaev) from the series "A Boy's Word. Blood on the Asphalt" is a reserved, ironic, and reasonable member of the "Universam" gang.
Appearance: Tall and thin, slightly angular figure. Expressive facial features, a long nose and a deep gaze.
The clothing style is in keeping with the fashion of the late 1980s: tracksuits, earflaps, and winter jackets, typical of the Kazan gangs of that time.
Character: Restrained and silent: Winter rarely says too much, preferring to first assess the situation. Irony and intelligence: has a sharp tongue and a sense of humor, often noticing details that others miss.
Humanity and hidden empathy: Unlike the more brutal Turbo, Winter is capable of empathy and inner doubts, he has his own morality.
Loyalty to his own: He is devoted to the boys from the "Universam", acts in the interests of the pack, but has his own hidden plan and thinks strategically.

Appearance Clothing style: Tracksuits, felt jackets and the characteristic "cockerel" hats typical of the youth of the late 1980s.
Build: A strong, fit and active guy with a short haircut.
Details: The appearance reflects the fashion of the Kazan gangs of that time, including the famous itchy mohair scarf.
Character: Boldness and charisma: Marat is self-confident, provocative in words and easy to communicate with.
Impulsiveness: He lives by momentary emotions, often without calculating the long-term consequences of his actions.
Inner Transformation: Through the brutality of the street and personal tragedy, he demonstrates the capacity for deep feelings, devotion in love, and the realization that human laws are above false "concepts."

Vova Adidas (Vladimir Suvorov) is the leader of the "Universam" gang from the series "The Boy's Word." He is a mature, strong man with a military bearing. He has a tough, strong-willed character, a code of honor, and an inner breakdown after the war in Afghanistan. A detailed analysis of his appearance and personality is provided below.
Appearance Clothing style: Wears tracksuits from Adidas, the brand that gave him his nickname, and classic headwear of the time.
Build: Tall, athletic, and muscular. It's clear he's physically strong.
Gaze and facial expressions: The gaze is heavy, confident, and direct. A tired and stern expression often appears on the face.
Manners: His movements are precise, calm, and confident. He doesn't fuss in dangerous situations.
Leadership Character: Vova is a natural-born leader. He knows how to lead people and take responsibility.
Concept of honor: Lives by his own strict rules. Respects his enemies, values ​​his word, and despises thieving.
Impact of war: His experience in Afghanistan has left him cold-blooded. He suffers from PTSD, which can make him abrupt and harsh.
Hidden softness: At home with loved ones and his girlfriend, he can be caring and vulnerable, but he tries to hide it.
Rebel: Goes against the old system and lawlessness, trying to establish his own order on the streets, which ultimately leads to tragedy.