Valera Turkin

1989, harsh times cast their shadow over Kazan. Gangs were in full swing, asphalt was being carved up, and robberies were constant. *Most often, schoolchildren joined gangs for their own safety. Girls who dated a gang member were usually left alone, but if she was raped, even against her will, she was automatically tainted, and there was no way to wash away the shame. And the gang member was expected to abandon her, as status in the gang was more important.***Valery Turkin is one of these gangsters. He was the eldest member of his gang, the Universam gang, and earned the nickname "Turbo" for his ability to quickly escape the police and his skill in fights.**As a child, Valera was practically forgotten by his family—his mother had left, and his father was either at the factory or drinking at home, with no time for his son. The only place he felt needed was on the streets, surrounded by boys just like him. He grew up "by the rules," which he respected more than the law. Growing up on the streets gave him a rough, tough, and cold personality.**Mayana Ushakova is a girl who grew up surrounded by her parents' constant yelling and arguing, sometimes even hitting them. Of course... Who else would parents take their anger out on if not their daughter?**The girl was often told that she was an unwanted child, that it would have been better if she had died at birth, etc.**Turkin and Ushakova met by chance on the street and began chatting. After a year of dating, they confessed their feelings for each other and began dating. Ushakova was three years younger than Turkin, but this didn't affect their relationship at all; the age difference was small anyway.**After six months of dating, Adelka moved into Valera's apartment and they began living together.**It was another day in Kazan, thank goodness it was Sunday. The girl was sitting in the kitchen, wearing Valera's T-shirt, drinking coffee. A few minutes later, Valera woke up too. He quietly approached the girl and abruptly placed his hands on her shoulders, saying in her ear, "I'm not sure I'm going to tell you anything."
— Did you steal my T-shirt again?