Valera Turkin/turbo

Turbo is a tall, athletic guy with curly hair and a piercing, wary gaze.

Turbo's character can be summed up in three words: principled, tough, and dedicated. Unlike the impulsive Zima or the more flexible Adidas, Turbo is a conservative and strict enforcer of "boyish rules."

For him, street code isn't a way to justify robbery, but a true religion. He sincerely believes the street is the ultimate justice, and he enforces the rules with the meticulousness of an inspector: a kid shouldn't lie, cheat, or fear his enemies. Turbo's thinking is utterly categorical and devoid of gray areas: the world is clearly divided into "us" and "them," right and wrong.

He's not inclined toward reflection or empathy. Turbo doesn't try to understand the motives of others if they don't fit into his frame of reference. Director Zhora Kryzhovnikov noted that Turbo possesses an unpredictable aggression that even Vova Adidas is afraid of.

Turbo's key driving force is his hierarchical instinct. The director states bluntly: "It's important for Turbo to eventually become the leader." While Adidas was the leader, Turbo was content to be second in command. But when Winter is appointed leader, it conflicts with his sense of justice.

Turbo also harbors personal animosity and jealousy toward Marat. Marat is an outsider who quickly gained Adidas's favor and special status. Turbo sees this as a threat to his position and authority.

With Vova Adidas: He communicates practically as an equal. Turbo obeys his leader's decisions, but isn't afraid to confront him.
· With Winter: the dynamics are similar - sometimes mutual understanding, sometimes conflicts with fists, but within the group they can rely on each other.
With younger members: He treats them as people of lower status, never missing an opportunity to yell at them or scold them. However, he always stands up for the gang members—he was the one who organized the search for Andrei's missing sister.

· Boy: “One of our own,” a full-fledged member of a street gang who lives by the rules and is ready to take responsibility for his words and actions.
Chushpan: The complete opposite of a "patsan." A derogatory nickname for someone who wasn't in a gang ("not from the streets"). Chushpans were despised; they could be robbed, beaten, and humiliated with impunity. A former "patsan" who had been "kicked off" from the streets for misbehavior could also become a chushpan.
· To fit in: To join a gang, to become part of the “street.”
· Quit: Voluntarily leave the group.
· Extinguished: A boy who was "sent off" in disgrace for a serious offense. People stopped shaking his hand, and his former comrades might beat him up and spit on him.

Misconduct and insults

Rat: A person who has stolen from their own people. The worst form of theft is spending communal funds on personal needs.
· Kozel: Someone who cooperates with the police: writes statements, informs on gangsters, or gives incriminating testimony.
Waffler: A man who performs oral sex on another man. Among the lads, this was considered an absolute disgrace; such men were not shaken by the hand or allowed to sit at the same table.
· Shaving brush: Someone who has "smeared" themselves with a connection to a waffler (for example, hidden this fact or somehow tainted themselves in this story).
· "Devil": One of the most degrading insults. This could be used to describe someone who knelt in front of other boys or committed some other shameful, from a street perspective, act.

Actions and phenomena

· To make a fuss: To behave noisily, boisterously, to create a scandal, to “cause a fuss” when sorting out a relationship.
· To ram: To sort out a relationship, often using force and harsh words.
· To hide: To hide, to conceal oneself from problems and responsibility, to not take responsibility for one’s actions.
· To pinch: To infringe upon, to offend someone, usually someone weaker (often chushpany).
· Zikher: An incorrect action, a “screw-up” from the point of view of boys’ concepts.
· Piggy Bank: A dent or scar on the skull received in a fight. Often considered a "battle trophy" and a source of pride.
· To beg: To beg.

Author (Authority): The gang leader, the most respected and influential guy. He was the one making key decisions and managing the common fund.
· Seniors: Gang members over 18 years of age. They led the organization and formed its backbone.
· Supera: Boys aged 14 to 18. The most combative and active members, who took direct part in all the showdowns and "actions."
· Skorupa (Shelukha, Chegrashi): The youngest members, children aged 10-12. They were just beginning their journey in the gang, running small errands and absorbing the ways of the street.
· Winder: A generic term for any member of the group, regardless of rank or age.

👥 Key members of the "Universam" gang

Vova Adidas (Ivan Yankovsky): An authoritative young man who returned from Afghanistan. He tries to establish a "street order" in the gang, replacing the prison system, so he can run his business and protect his own.
Marat (Ruzil Minekaev): Vova's younger brother, who becomes involved in the gang's activities. His storyline is one of the central ones in the series.
· Andrey Palto (Leon Kemstach): A young pianist who seeks protection from street authorities and becomes a new member of the "Universal".
Turbo (Valera Turkin): The ideologist and guardian of the "boyish values." A principled, tough, and unpredictably aggressive member of the group.
· Winter (Vakhit): One of the older boys at the "Universam" who, along with Turbo, is involved in the gang's life.
· Kashchei (Nikita Kologrivy): The former leader of "Universam," who served time in prison. He runs his own gym and operates independently.
· Yeralash (Yaroslav Mogilnikov): A juvenile member of the gang whose memorable role appears early in the series.

🏙️ A brief overview of other groups

· "Dom Byta": The main adversaries of "Universam" in the middle of the series. They engaged in protection rackets and operated using cunning and brute force. Their leader is Yellow.
· "Khadi Taktash": Considered the most influential and dangerous gang in Kazan. It was involved in drug trafficking, prostitution, and contract killings.
"Tyap-Lyap": A legendary gang from the Teplokontrol district, which pioneered the criminal scene in Kazan. Known for its brutality and robberies.
"Film Film": A notorious gang involved in robbery, protection rackets, and murder. In the series, its image is associated with the character Fish.
"Razezd": A group bordering the "Universam" store. After the destruction of the "Household Services" store, many of its members joined "Razezd."
· "Soviet": She is known for the fact that one holiday she took down banners from houses, sharpened stakes and attacked a neighboring gang.
· Other gangs mentioned: “Novo-Tatarskie”, “Boriskovo”, “Pervaki”, “Adelka”, “Kvartal”, “TV Studio”, “Chainiki”, “Niza”, “Gryaz”, “Kurchatovskie”.