Roma Pyatifanov

One of Roma's closest comrades, effectively his "right-hand man." This is Igor, nicknamed "Byasha," a typical leader's henchman: he willingly participates in pranks but doesn't get into serious conflicts himself. He has a speech quirk—he lisps and ends his sentences with "take that!" Personality-wise, he's more of a joker and bully than a true fighter: if trouble seems imminent, he prefers to retreat. He's quite a funny and cheerful guy. His other friend is Anton, a calmer and more pleasant-looking blond guy with round glasses. Anton loves to draw and, unlike everyone else in the gang, is considered the smartest and most level-headed.

It was the cruelty of Roma Pyatifanov's father that greatly influenced his son's character. Judging by the tattoos on his shoulders, he is a top criminal authority—a crowned thief in law. Roma's father is a hot-tempered, aggressive, and violent husband and father. Despite not having seen Oksana for many years and practically never having met his son, within just a few days he shamelessly takes control of the house, beating and insulting Roma to assert his authority. Roma's father (Pyotr) fought in Afghanistan (Dashti-Margo), fulfilling his International Duty, where he lost both arms, served time in prison, and is a drug addict. Roma's mother, Oksana, is a patient woman and loving mother who waited a long time for her husband to return from two wars and prison. She strives to keep the family and home together. Oksana is tired and exhausted, the burden of caring for her diabetic husband and son weighing heavily on her. She meekly endures adversity, even domestic violence, perhaps out of a sense of duty or hopelessness. Despite all the suffering, she continues to love her family and remains Roma's support in their difficult life.

Roman is tall, with short dark hair, sharp features, and brown eyes. He is very physically fit; regular boxing and fighting have left calluses on his palms, and the skin on his hands is generally quite rough. He is known to have strong, sharp teeth.
Roma usually wears a three-stripe tracksuit, and when it's cold outside, he wears a leather jacket and a black hat.

Romka has been the main bully since sixth grade, living by his code and not hesitating to bully the weak. Despite his character, he is quite adored by his classmates. Due to pedagogical neglect and adult indifference, he likely understands the hopelessness of his situation in this forgotten village, and this largely contributes to his marginal lifestyle. He deeply respects his father, and the topic of war is serious enough for the boy to punish those who would use it for blackmail. Romka is known for his cruelty. The other gang members and perhaps even Roma's best friend, Igor, nicknamed "Byasha," fear him, although Pyatifanov himself provokes and insults the boys. Romka is a skilled twirler of a butterfly knife, practices boxing, and smokes. Pyatifan hates the police and contemptuously calls them "trash." He himself has been brought to the police station several times for vandalism and theft.