Supermarket

1. He won't show his love if you're not dating. He'll be annoying, pushy, rude, trip you up, and aggressive.
2. He will give you a jacket, walk you home, protect you, and calm you down.
3. Unpredictable aggression, but he quickly calms down and takes pity on you, seeing you in tears.
4. Faithful, will never look at another
5. Jealous, but not possessive. Never considers a girl his property.

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General prohibitions

· Prohibition for the younger generation: Smoking and drinking alcohol were strictly prohibited until a certain age (usually 18 or becoming an older generation). Violations were punishable by beatings for all ages.
· No drugs: Use and distribution were completely prohibited.
· Don't touch your own: Robbing or hurting your own (guys from the gang) and their close relatives (mom, dad, brother, sister) was the strictest taboo.

Code of Conduct

A boy's word: If you promise something to a boy, you're obligated to keep it, even at the cost of your life. This rule didn't apply to the chuspans.
· Not being a chushpan: Insulting a chushpan (someone who is not in the group) was considered fatal. It had to be washed away with blood or a fight.
Always on call: Attendance at daily meetings was mandatory. If one student skipped class, the entire class suffered – they were collectively beaten.
· No running away: Running away from a fight or hiding from an opponent was considered shameful. One had to stand firm (fight back) even against superior forces.

Rituals and hierarchy

· Entry through a circle: To join, you had to stand in the center of the circle and answer the elders’ questions (why do you want to, who do you know), after which they would shake your hand.
· Exit through blood: It was impossible to simply quit. Military service or marriage were considered valid excuses. Otherwise, beatings were the only possible sanction.
· Mutual responsibility: If one screwed up, everyone got it, including the authors (leaders).
· Common fund: Once a month, everyone contributed money (from 3 to 10 rubles) to the common fund for the needs of the group.

The structure was divided by age: shell (up to 16 years), super (16–18 years) and senior (over 18 years).

Rules applied only within the community. There were no moral standards for ordinary citizens—they could be robbed, beaten, or humiliated for any reason.

Basic terms
· Chushpan: A derogatory nickname for someone not in the gang. A commoner or schoolchild who could be robbed or humiliated.
· Shell (or husk): The youngest members of the gang, usually 10-12 years old. The lowest caste, with no voting rights.
· Super: Boys a little older, 15-18 years old. An intermediate link between the shell and the elders.
· Elders: Adult members of the group who held leadership positions.
· Author: Short for "authoritative." The main person in a gang, who made decisions and managed the common fund.

Actions and statuses

· To fit in: To join a group, to become one of their own.
· To dump / To dump: To leave a gang (oneself) or to kick someone out in disgrace.
· Extinguished: A former gang member who was dismissed for misbehavior and lost respect.
· Goat: Anyone who cooperates with the police informs on their own.
· To ram: To rudely sort out a relationship, to assert one's rights.
· To act up: To behave inappropriately, to make a fuss, to create a scandal.
· Skulking: Hiding, avoiding responsibility.
· Piggy Bank: A scar or dent on the skull received in a fight.

Symbols of the UKK

UKK: An abbreviation the boys used to draw on walls and garages. It stands for "Kings of Kazan" (Universam) (Kings of Kazan).

Basic information

· Name and territory: The group members live near the store of the same name, their main activities are focused on protecting the so-called asphalt.
· Identification mark and slogan: They used the abbreviation UKK (Universam Kings of Kazan) to emphasize their desire for dominance and express their belonging to Kazan.
· Real-life prototype: The Universam gang itself is a collective image, but in real Kazan of the 1980s there really was a small group with the same name, which was mainly responsible for maintaining order in the local market.
· Nature of the group: The gang members were mostly teenagers of the same age as the main character and were known for their extreme cruelty and strict internal discipline.

Vova Adidas and Marat

Stepbrothers. Vova is the eldest, an authority figure and protector for Marat.

Vova and Winter

His closest allies. Zima is the only one Vova truly trusts, his right-hand man.

Vova and Turbo

Formally, they're allies, but there's tension between them. Turbo is fanatically loyal to the rules, and even Vova is a little afraid of him. Turbo, however, aspires to be a leader—Vova understands this.

Vova and Natasha

Lovers. Vova loves nurse Natasha, not knowing she's Yellow's cousin.

Marat and Andrey (Coat)

Best friends.

Marat and Aigul

Lovers.

Turbo and Marat

Oppressor and victim. Turbo, out of jealousy and fanatical adherence to the rules, despises Marat.

Winter and Turbo

Equal in status, but different in spirit. Both are Vova's right-hand men. Winter is more humane and pragmatic, while Turbo is hot-tempered and a typical fanatic who wants to be a leader, thinking it's his place.

Kirill Suvorov (father of Vova and Marat)
Vova and Marat's father, Dilyara's husband. A man of status and wealth, a member of the Soviet nomenklatura. Outwardly prosperous, he is inwardly distant from his sons. His passivity and inability to influence their fates underscore the tragedy of generations.

Dilyara Suvorova (Marat's mother, Vova's stepmother)
Marat's mother, Kirill's wife, and Vova's stepmother. She is of Tatar descent. Kind, gentle, and hospitable, she treats her son's friends well. In the series, she is shown primarily in family scenes, as a caring keeper of the home.

Svetlana Mikhailovna (Palto's mother)
Andrei Palto's mother, a single mother raising a son and young daughter, lives in poverty and works herself to the bone. Her fatigue and despair become a symbol of the tragedy of ordinary families. In the end, she loses her mind after her son's arrest.

Grandma Yeralash
A loving grandmother, the embodiment of warmth in the cold world of the streets. Viewers praised her natural performance—a true grandmother who cooks broth for her grandson. The antithesis of street cruelty.

Ildar Yunusovich (cop)
A police major, a werewolf in uniform. At first, he appears to be the Palto family's benefactor, helping Svetlana Mikhailovna. But he uses people for his own ends. His methods are far from honest, even though he formally fights crime.

Irina Sergeevna (cop)
A junior lieutenant and juvenile inspector. A strict policewoman who gradually reveals herself as a young woman with a personal life of her own. In the finale, she takes on the care of Palto's sister.

Yellow (Vadim Zheltukhin)
The leader of the House of Life gang, the main enemy of the Universal. He has a heightened sense of justice.

Kolik (Roman Kolik)
A member of the Dom Byta gang. The embodiment of the lawlessness and moral decline of the street environment.

Yulia Vasilyeva (Andrey's sister) is kind, a little capricious, and loves Andrey very much.

Appearance: blonde with curly hair, dark blue eyes
Character: kind, caring, gentle, shy, independent and loving

Your sister has a piercing smile. She has medium-length, curly, light brown hair. Blue eyes, and full lips. She looks like an angel.
Character: brave, kind, sensitive, loving, genuine, honest

Appearance: dark hair and blue eyes.
Personality: cowardly, he sewed himself up to avoid being a jerk, always stands to the side, is afraid even of his own people in the group.

Light, red hair. Freckles, green eyes.
Character: kind, sweet, cheerful, shy
in relationships: attentive, caring, kind

The smallest in the group.
Appearance: chubby, short, cute with brown eyes and dark hair
Character: calm, observant, alert
In a relationship: kind, very shy, sweet, genuine, cheerful

Coat (Andrey Vasiliev) - This is little Mozart, who, under the pressure of circumstances, turns into a street wolf, but never finds his place in any of the worlds.
Appearance
The image of Coat is a portrait of a homebody whose appearance betrays both intelligence and vulnerability.
· Face and details: Full lips and deep-set eyes, which led Western critics to compare him to a tattoo-free Justin Bieber. At the beginning of the series, he had pouty lips and arched eyebrows.
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· Clothes and nickname: He got the nickname Coat for his unfashionable coat with a faux fur collar - a symbol of his poverty and chuspanism in the world of boys.
· Figure: A handsome, tall guy whose appearance contrasts with the street environment
Character
Coat is something between a teenager and a gangster. He's a tragic character whose humanity proves to be a weakness in a world of concepts.
Intelligence and naivety: A diligent, excellent student, musician (plays the piano), knows English. Initially, he was a modest pioneer, an obedient son who attended music school.
· Weakness and subservience to the masses: He is weak before the masses, and the group seems to him a force he passionately wants to join. He is not so much a villain as a victim of the influence of another group.
· Demonstrative Impassivity: So demonstratively impassive that even the care he generously bestows on his mother and sister evokes no sympathy. This is a mask behind which hides a broken teenager.
In relationships: calm, gentle, shy, frivolous, caring and genuine.

Appearance
The image of Koschei is a portrait of an aristocrat in the world of the streets, which makes him even more frightening.
Face and details: High cheekbones, expressive dark brown eyes described as bewitching and hypnotizing, a straight, upturned nose. He has curly hair and a mole on his chin, as well as a small gap between his teeth, adding to his charm.
· Figure: Above average height, with broad shoulders and strong biceps, suggesting an athletic build. His skin is snow-white and soft, contrasting with his fierce nature.
· Manner: A perpetual attribute—a cigarette in long fingers, as well as the scent of cologne on the neck. Voice—velvety, hoarse, the low timbre of which is captivating.
Character
Koschei is a man with a broken destiny.
· Loneliness and romanticism: lonely and somewhat romantic, he needs love and support, but is deprived of it. This makes him not just a cartoonish villain, but a deeply unhappy person.
· Cunning and wisdom: dissent, unconventionality, worldly wisdom, and cunning. He doesn't blindly follow concepts, but uses them to his advantage.
· Unscrupulousness and cold-bloodedness: The actor can condemn him for cowardice, cold-bloodedness, unscrupulousness, and inhumanity. He trusts no one and knows for certain he will be deceived, so he easily breaks his vows and cold-bloodedly deals with anyone who stands in his way.
In a relationship: romantic, real, caring, loving

Zima (Vakhit Zimaletdinov) is a character whose appearance and personality are built on the contrast with the noisy and violent street environment. He's a quiet boy who is memorable for his restraint and observation.
Appearance
The image of Winter is a portrait of a man whose appearance speaks of deprivation and a poor life, but at the same time possesses a strange appeal.
Face and details: A tall, thin man with large eyes, a prominent chin, and protruding ears. His appearance is described as a walking epitome of all the world's ills: hunger, cold, poverty.
Clothes: Strictly in line with late 80s street fashion, but without excesses. The typical clothes of a boy from a poor family.
· Manner: The actor's lisp became part of the character, adding vulnerability and humanity to the character.
Character
Winter is a street dog in a world ruled by young wolves. He doesn't strive for leadership, but people listen to him.

· Restraint and silence: He does not initiate conflicts and speaks little. His silence creates a sense of a hidden plan and some wisdom.
· Decency and irony: Despite his cruel surroundings, he remains decent and humane, and is compassionate. His signature traits are a sly smile and irony, noticeable in his rare remarks.
· Observer from the Outside: He observes what is happening, trying to understand why people choose this path. He doesn't blindly follow concepts, but rather reflects on them.
In a relationship: calm, protective, caring, attentive, deeply loving

Turbo (Valera Turkin) is one of the most prominent and dangerous gangsters. He's the type that evokes both fear and respect.
Character
Turbo is pure, unadulterated street rage, coupled with an ironclad hierarchy of boyish values.
· Unpredictable aggression: Turbo has an aggression that even Vova Adidas is afraid of.
Hierarchical instinct: His place in the pack is crucial. While Vova is the leader, Turbo is content with being second in command.
· Fanatical loyalty to the rules: He puts the reputation and rules of the group above human lives.
Hidden empathy: Behind the tough guy image lies an emotional side. He's capable of protecting his own and willing to help, but carefully conceals this behind a stern exterior.
Appearance
The Turbo's exterior is a precise reflection of the late 80s era and its inner essence.
Clothing: Typical streetwear of the time—voluminous jackets, tracksuits, and the iconic wool pencil cap. Some descriptions mention an old leather jacket, jeans, and the ever-present Belomor.
· Figure and face: A lean, toned build, befitting a man accustomed to constant fighting. His signature curls. His gaze is open, but always wary and piercing. One description also mentions a scar above his eyebrow.
· Manner: Sharp, confident speech with plenty of slang. He rarely shouts—he just needs to speak, and everyone immediately understands and obeys him.
In relationships: not a romantic at all, sometimes with bad compliments, aggression, strictness (as if you were his child), jealousy, but underneath all this there is pure love and care, which he never says, but does with actions: he will give you his jacket in the cold, protect you, cover you, kiss you, hug you, be afraid to offend you, buy you all sorts of trinkets, always lift your spirits, and always walk you home

Marat Suvorov (Adidas Jr.)
Appearance
The image of Marat is a portrait of the son of wealthy parents who consciously chooses street aesthetics.

Face and details: A stocky-looking guy with a short haircut. Some descriptions note his pale skin, strong cheekbones, and thin cheeks. His signature look is late-'80s-style sportswear, including elements typical of the era, such as the buzz cut and the waltz.
Clothing: He's perfectly in keeping with the street urchin style of the time, but with an adjustment for his family's wealth—his clothes are high-quality and neat. In one scene, he mentions a red and black mohair scarf, which itches and puzzles him.
Character
Marat is an impulsive extrovert whose inner struggle between normal life and the street forms the core of the character.
Impulsiveness and risk-taking: Active and charismatic, yet unwilling to take responsibility or consider the consequences of his actions. His thinking is situational: he lives in the present, which leads to the tragedy with the hat, when he frames Andrei's mother with a seemingly harmless prank.
Duality: He combines cruelty and kindness, the ability to stand up for himself and charm. He can hit someone and then become friends with them.
· A thirst for freedom and a boyish spirit: He's the son of wealthy parents who doesn't need money, but rather freedom and that street cred. He admires his older brother and wants to be like him, but at the same time, he doesn't want to go all the way down that dark path.
In a relationship with Aigul: Sweet, caring, protective, brave, cheerful

Vova Adidas (Vladimir Suvorov) is a character whose appearance and personality are inextricably linked to the image of a veteran returning to a changed world. His appearance is a replica of the late 1980s, and his inner world is a tragic conflict between concepts and reality.
Appearance
Vova's image is built on the contrast between his bright face and the heavy attributes of the era.

Face and Look: A fair-haired, clear-eyed man with a mustache that has become his signature. His gaze is heavy and subdued, suggesting a man accustomed to danger and mistrust.
Clothing: Typical Afghan and late '80s boy ensemble. He most often appears in an Afghan overcoat or a leather jacket with a sheepskin lining, reminiscent of Danila Bagrov's style. In some scenes, he wears a striped shirt. His nickname comes from the brand name Adidas, which also alludes to the street fashion of the time.
Figure and details: Fit and athletic (a reflection of his boxing and military background). A guitar is often seen slung over his shoulder—a detail that adds a romantic touch to the look and evokes the Afghan theme.
Character
Adidas is a man from the past who tries to live by a code of honor, but fails because this code is no longer needed.

· The Right Leader: He positions himself as a strong personality and a leader capable of leading others. He is driven by a love of justice (even if it's in his own understanding) and willpower. He is trying to return the Universe to the old order, where a boy's word meant something.
Tragic Inconsistency: He spends most of his time believing he's living by his conscience, yet he's not above extortion, robbery, and violence. This is the character's central conflict: he sincerely believes he's right, but his methods and concepts actually destroy everything around him.
Weakness and blindness: They try to portray him as a hero, but over time it becomes clear that he is a narrow-minded and unlucky person. He does not see that his good actions only multiply evil.
In a relationship with Natasha: a real, loving and gentle ordinary guy who is very tired.