1996

Katya is a nerd from 1996

Katya is a sixteen-year-old schoolgirl who spends almost all her free time at home. She does not particularly like noisy companies, parties and walks in a large crowd. She is much more interested in sitting in her room, reading magazines, playing on the computer, or discussing her favorite topics with people she thinks are smart.

Katya's appearance

is thin, pale and a little slouched, because she is constantly sitting at the table or over a book. She has dark hair, which she rarely styles neatly, round glasses, and an attentive, slightly tired look. She often wears the same oversized T-shirt, loose jeans, and an old sweater.

Hobbies

Katya is fond of computers, science fiction, video games and various technical magazines. She can talk for a long time about her favorite game, argue about plot details, or explain how a program works. She has a notebook where she writes down passwords, ideas, notes, and lists of her favorite games.

In 1996, she dreams of spending more time in a computer club, but her parents think that she already sits too much at the computer.

Katya's character

is smart, sarcastic and very stubborn. She loves to correct others, especially if she thinks they are saying stupid things. Sometimes it is difficult for her to understand when a person is just joking, and when he really wants to argue.

She often feels superfluous among her peers and thinks that no one understands her. Because of this, she may act arrogant, pretend that she doesn't need friends, and reject people who try to get to know her in advance.

Attitude to others

Katya envies popular girls, but never admits it. She believes that others choose friends only by appearance and popularity, and not by interests or character. Sometimes she talks about it too harshly and offends people.

Neighborhood cats from 1996

Barsik is a fat ginger cat with an impudent muzzle. He constantly sleeps on the hood of old cars and begs for food from the residents. He likes to steal sausages, and then run away as if nothing happened.

Murka is a skinny tri-colored she-cat with green eyes. Cautious and distrustful, but often comes to the entrance to be fed. He does not like other people's cats and hisses at anyone who comes too close.

Kuzya is a gray fluffy tom with white paws. Very affectionate and curious, he follows people around the yard and sometimes climbs into other people's entrances. He likes to sit on windowsills and watch passers-by.

Nettle-black tom with a small white patch on his chest Wild, noisy and constantly fights with other cats for territory. He often appears near Aunt Galya's store, hoping to get something tasty.

Fluffy-old white-and-gray tom with a crumpled ear Slow, calm and a little grumpy. He loves to bask on a bench and can't stand when they try to squeeze him.

Aunt Galya is a saleswoman from 1996

Aunt Galya is a woman of about fifty-two years old, working as a saleswoman in a small grocery store on the first floor of an old residential building. She has been living in the same area for many years and knows almost all the locals: who works where, who has what children, who quarreled with whom and who owes her a few rubles.

Galya is an unpleasant, cunning, impudent woman and extremely fond of commanding. She considers herself the owner of not only the store, but also the entire space around it. It seems to customers that they have come not for bread and milk, but for a personal appointment with a strict boss.

Appearance

Aunt Galya has a wide face, small cunning eyes and thin lips, which are almost always compressed into a dissatisfied line. The hair is dyed dark red and gathered in a tight bun or pinned with a large plastic hairpin. Several strands are constantly knocked out near the temples.

She is short, strong, with a loud voice and a heavy gait. A look of suspicion is often visible on her face, as if every customer is going to deceive her. When Galya is angry, she squints, purses her lips and begins to look at a person as if she has already caught him in some fault.

At

work, Aunt Galya usually wears a colorful blouse, a dark skirt or trousers, and an old knitted vest. On top of her clothes, she has a faded apron tied with a pocket that holds a pen, a small notebook, and some paper napkins.

On her feet, she wears comfortable low-heeled shoes. On his fingers there are massive rings, and on his wrist there is a golden watch. Even in the heat, she can put on a sweater, because the door in the store constantly opens and "blows on the back".

Galya's character

is harmful and captious. She doesn't like it when customers take a long time to choose a product, touch the packaging, or ask too many questions. She may sigh in displeasure, roll her eyes and say that she has "not a bazaar, but a store".

She is cunning and knows how to get out of unpleasant situations.

Sveta's little brother, Mishka

, Mishka, is Sveta's younger brother. He lives with her and his parents in an ordinary apartment in a small post-Soviet town in 1996. Mishka is still very small, but he is already trying to imitate his older sister in everything. It seems to him that Sveta knows absolutely everything in the world, so he constantly follows her and asks endless questions.

Appearance

Mishka has a round baby face, fair skin, large brown eyes and short brown hair. Bangs often fall on his forehead because he does not like to be combed. When he laughs, he has small dimples on his cheeks. He is short for his age, with chubby cheeks and short childlike fingers.

Usually, Mishka looks a little disheveled: after a walk, he may have matted hair, dirty knees or jam marks on his T-shirt. He does not pay too much attention to his appearance and quickly soils even clean clothes.

Clothes

Mishka wears simple things that his parents buy him at the market or pass on to his acquaintances. His favorite clothes are a red T-shirt with a car pattern, blue shorts and old Velcro sneakers. In cool weather, he wears a striped sweater, sweatpants, and a light jacket.

He has a small knitted hat, which he constantly pulls off his head because he finds it uncomfortable. Sometimes Sveta puts her old cap on him, and Mishka walks around the apartment in it, pretending to be an adult.

The character

of Mishka is curious, energetic and a little capricious. He can ask the same thing ten times in a row, especially if the answer does not suit him. It is difficult for him to sit still for a long time: he runs around the room, builds towers of blocks, draws scribbles and comes up with his own games.

He is very attached to the Light. If she goes for a walk without him, Mishka is offended and asks why he was not taken. But when his sister returns, he quickly forgets the offense and begins to tell her everything that happened during the day.

A girl from 1996 - Sveta

Sveta - is an ordinary seventeen-year-old girl living in a small post-Soviet town in the mid-nineties. She doesn't try to look perfect or follow some strict fashion rules. Her style is made up of things that she managed to buy on the market, get from her older sister or find in an old closet. There is something a little careless, independent and truly adolescent in her image.

Appearance

Sveta has fair skin, gray-blue eyes and dark brown shoulder-length hair. The hair is slightly wavy, often disheveled after a walk or wind. Sometimes she gathers them in a high ponytail with an ordinary elastic band, and sometimes she pins the front strands with two small hairpins. She has thin eyebrows, a small nose, and an expressive look. She doesn't use a lot of makeup: she can apply a little mascara, pale eyeshadow, or colorless lip gloss. A slight smile often appears on her face, especially when she is about to say something sarcastic.

Clothing and style

Sveta prefers loose and comfortable clothes. She usually wears shabby high-waisted jeans, a simple T-shirt, and a large denim jacket that she inherited from a relative. Sometimes he wears a plaid shirt over a T-shirt or ties it around his waist. On her feet, she has old sneakers or sneakers that have already lost their original color.

In cold weather, Sveta wears a voluminous sweater, a dark jacket and a woolen scarf. Her favorite accessories are plastic bracelets, small hoop earrings, a watch on a simple strap and a fabric shoulder bag. The bag usually contains a notebook, a pen, several cassettes, chewing gum and change for the bus.

The character

of Sveta is independent, a little stubborn and quite sarcastic. She doesn't like to be told how to dress, who to be friends with, or what to listen to. At the same time, she does not constantly try to argue with everyone around her: more often she just rolls her eyes, snorts and does things her own way.

Sveta is wary of strangers, but next to friends she becomes noisy and funny.

As for accessories, he has a simple wristwatch with a plastic strap, a small cloth backpack, and the occasional black bandana that he wears on his wrist.
He doesn't try to look perfect. His clothes rather reflect the casual fashion of the nineties and his own preferences.
Artyom's character
is calm, a little sarcastic and quite an observant guy. He does not like to attract too much attention to himself, but in the company of friends he can be talkative and funny.

He often jokes with a serious expression on his face, so others do not always immediately understand whether he is joking or talking seriously.
Sometimes he is stubborn, especially when someone tries to impose his opinion on him. At the same time, he does not seek to constantly argue and prefers to just mind his own business.
With close friends, he behaves more openly. Can laugh at silly jokes, discuss music, movies, school events, and various stories that happened in the yard.

He does not like too formal communication and prefers to talk simply, without unnecessary politeness and complex expressions.
Hobbies
Artyom is fond of music. He has several audio tapes that he constantly listens to on an old cassette player.
He loves rock, grunge and some alternative music styles. Sometimes he listens to rap if his friends turn on something interesting.

His name is Artyom, he is 18 years old, he lives in an ordinary city in the mid-nineties, in 1996. He is an ordinary teenager of that time, who studies at school, walks with friends, listens to music on cassettes, is interested in new musical trends and gradually forms his own style.

Artyom's

appearance is of average height, about 175-178 centimeters. He has a lean build, long arms, slightly angular shoulders, and a slightly stooped posture. It does not look too neat or specially groomed, as it prefers comfort and naturalness.

He has fair skin, a slightly elongated face, a straight nose, pronounced cheekbones, and thin lips. His eyes are gray-green, his gaze is usually calm, a little thoughtful or tired.

Her hair is dark brown, thick, slightly wavy. He wears a haircut with an elongated top and short, but not too shaved sides. Bangs sometimes fall on the forehead, especially when the hair becomes longer. He does not use modern styling products, so the hairstyle looks natural and a little sloppy.

He does not have a perfectly even hairstyle or a specially created image. Sometimes the hair sticks out after sleep, and after a walk it becomes even more disheveled.

Artyom

prefers loose clothes, which were popular among teenagers in the mid-nineties.

He is usually seen wearing a large dark blue denim jacket with slightly frayed sleeves. Underneath his jacket, he wears a plaid shirt in dark green and burgundy, and underneath a plain gray t-shirt.

His jeans are wide, straight-cut, a little long and gather in pleats near the shoes. They are not perfectly new, slight scuffs are noticeable on the fabric.

On his feet he wears old sneakers with thick soles. They are a little dirty after walking, but quite comfortable.

In cold weather, he wears a dark windbreaker or an old leather jacket, and in winter, a chunky jacket with a high collar.

The main feature of the nineties was the combination of the old and the new: Soviet objects and habits could coexist with foreign clothes, new musical trends, computers, game consoles and modern technology for that time.
That is why the nineties today are perceived as an unusual, bright, diverse and very recognizable era, in which there were many different styles, cultures, habits and ways of living.

The aesthetics of the nineties are not only about certain clothes, but also about a whole set of visual features.

It is characterized by film photographs, grainy images, low quality video recordings, old televisions, neon signs, cassettes, CDs, paper magazines, advertising posters, old computers, large telephones, worn walls, city courtyards, massive furniture, bright plastic objects, graffiti, music posters, flash photos, old game consoles, street lamps and advertising signs.

Colors could be both bright and muted. In some directions, acid shades were used, and in others, black, gray, brown, dark green and burgundy prevailed.

A typical day for a teenager in the nineties could begin with an alarm clock, breakfast and getting ready for school.

The student took a school bag, notebooks, textbooks and went to class.

After school, the teenager could return home, have lunch, do homework and go outside.

Friends could already be in the yard. They talked, played football, rode bikes, discussed movies, music, and school events.

Someone went to the store for sweets, someone went to the playground, and someone just sat on a bench and talked.

In the evening, the teenager returned home, turned on the TV, listened to cassettes, read a magazine, drew or talked on the phone with a friend.

Before going to bed, you could watch your favorite program, read a book or prepare things for the next day.

The nineties were an era in which people began to express their individuality more actively through music, clothing, art and lifestyle.

Many new opportunities appeared, but at the same time, old habits and traditions were preserved.

People were gradually moving from analog technology to digital technology. Cassette tapes were replaced by CDs, VCRs were gradually giving way to new devices, computers were becoming more accessible, and the Internet was beginning to change the way we communicated.

The teenage culture of the nineties was especially interesting because young people were actively looking for their own style.

Some teenagers preferred bright clothes and pop music, others were interested in rock, grunge, punk, hip-hop, gothic culture or electronic music.

Grunge was associated with casual clothing, plaid shirts, shabby jeans, and guitar music.

Punk included leather jackets, unusual hairstyles, chains, patches, personality, and protest aesthetics.

Hip-hop was associated with wide clothing, sneakers, caps, rap, break dancing, and graffiti.

Gothic culture included dark clothing, black, unusual accessories, an interest in dark aesthetics, and certain musical directions.

The sports style included tracksuits, sneakers, windbreakers, caps and comfortable clothes.

In the nineties, there was its own youth slang, which differed in different countries and cities.

In Russia and Ukraine, colloquial expressions were used, many of which came from music, television, foreign languages, and everyday communication.

You could hear the words "cool", "cool", "cool", "cool", "dude", "girlfriend", "bro", "party", "disco", "sucks", "garbage", "super", "normal", "imagine", "shorter", "okay", "come on", "goodbye" and "great".

Creativity occupied an important place in the lives of many teenagers. People drew in notebooks, made crafts, decorated clothes, created jewelry, photographed and collected various collections.

The food of the nineties depended on the country, region, family income, and food availability.

In Russia and Ukraine, many families continued to cook their usual homemade dishes.

Borscht, soups, potatoes, pasta, porridges, dumplings, dumplings, cabbage rolls, cutlets, pancakes, pancakes, salads, compotes and homemade pastries were often prepared.

In some families, they made preparations for the winter: jam, pickles, compotes and pickled vegetables.

Popular sweets were chocolate, candy, waffles, cookies, gingerbread, cakes, ice cream, chewing gum and candies.

People drank tea, coffee, compotes, juices, carbonated drinks and plain water.

Some places sold drinks in glass bottles that could be returned to the store.

The holidays of the nineties were often celebrated at home, with family and friends.

The New Year was one of the most important holidays. At home, they decorated the Christmas tree, cooked festive dishes, bought gifts and watched television programs.

Birthdays were celebrated at home, in cafes, in courtyards or in other places. On the table there could be a cake, sweets, fruits, drinks and homemade dishes.

Relatives often gathered together on weekends, holidays and other important occasions.

Street culture in the nineties was diverse.

In different countries, it included music, sports, graffiti, dance, fashion and communication.

Graffiti gradually became a noticeable part of the city's culture. Inscriptions, names, pseudonyms, drawings, symbols and various patterns could appear on the walls.

In some cities, graffiti was associated with hip-hop culture, while in others it appeared independently of it.

Skateboarding has become popular among some teenagers. People rode skateboards near parks, on special sites, near shopping centers and on flat sections of streets.

Skateboarders often wore loose clothing, sneakers, wide trousers and T-shirts.

In the courtyards there were football fields, basketball hoops, horizontal bars, swings and various play structures.

Transport in the nineties was diverse. In the cities, buses, trolleybuses, trams, metro, fixed-route taxis, cars, taxis, bicycles and motorcycles were used.

In Russia and Ukraine, you could find many Soviet-made cars. Old domestic cars were found on the streets, and foreign cars gradually appeared.

Communication in the nineties was more direct.

To see a friend, you had to arrange a meeting in person or by phone.

People could say: "Let's meet tomorrow near the store at three o'clock", "I'll be waiting for you at the entrance", "If you don't come, I'll come for you".

If a person did not come, they had to wait or return home.

The home telephone was often located in the hallway, living room or kitchen.

Phone conversations could be long, especially if people were discussing the news, school affairs, or plans.

Some families used telephone directories.

Teenagers gathered in courtyards, entrances, on benches, in parks, on sports grounds, near shops, in school corridors, music clubs and game halls.

Friendly companies could have their own jokes, habits, nicknames and favorite places.

People often spent time together in person rather than online.

Children watched cartoons on TV, on videocassettes and later on CDs.

Cartoons could be both short and full-length.

Some children recorded their favorite cartoons from the TV to watch them again.

In the nineties, printed publications were of great importance.

People bought newspapers, magazines, books, comics and various collections.

Magazines could focus on music, movies, fashion, computers, games, cars, sports, teenage culture, celebrities, drawing, and science fiction.

Teenagers often cut out photos from magazines, collected them, glued them to the walls and exchanged them with friends.

Newspapers were read at home, in transport, at work and in public places.

They published news, announcements, interviews, advertisements and various articles.

In libraries and bookstores, you could find fiction, encyclopedias, textbooks, science fiction, detective stories, adventure books and collections of stories.

Books were often passed to each other, exchanged and borrowed from libraries.

Television was one of the main sources of entertainment.

People watched movies, cartoons, TV series, music shows, news, game shows, and various programs.

In the nineties, music programs, entertainment shows, quizzes, television contests, news, talk shows, sports broadcasts, children's programs, comedy programs, and TV series were popular.

Many programs were aired at a certain time, so the audience knew in advance when to turn on the TV.

Video rentals were an important part of culture.

A person could come to a small store, choose a movie on a cassette and rent it.

Inside the video rental, there could be shelves with cassettes, boxes with films, advertising posters and a small TV.

The cassettes often had stickers with the names of the films.

In the nineties, various genres gained popularity: comedy, action, science fiction, horror, adventure, drama, romantic films, family films and detective stories.

Cinema gradually became more accessible thanks to video cassettes, and later CDs.

In different countries, school uniforms differed.

In Russia and Ukraine, some schools wore Soviet-style uniforms: dark skirts, vests, trousers, white shirts, and aprons for girls on certain occasions.

In other schools, students could come in ordinary clothes.

During breaks, children talked, played, exchanged stickers, discussed movies, music and games.

Someone went to the dining room, someone stayed in the classroom, and someone gathered in the corridor.

The school could have stands with schedules, announcements, photos of students and school events.

School life was an important part of the daily life of teenagers. Students communicated with friends, did homework, participated in school activities and gradually formed their own interests.

After school, many went home, walked in the yard or met with friends.

Teenagers gradually had their own rooms where they could store cassettes, magazines, photographs, posters and personal belongings.

A children's room could look very different. It contained a bed, a desk, school supplies, toys, books, a pencil case, notebooks, board games, a radio, a cassette player, posters, shelves, sticker collections and soft toys.

Teenagers could decorate the walls with photos of their favorite musicians, actors and movie characters.

The school of the nineties differed from the modern one not only in technology, but also in everyday organization.

In the classrooms there were usually wooden or metal desks, a blackboard, chalk, cabinets and stands.

Students used checkered notebooks, ruler notebooks, diaries, wooden rulers, simple pencils, colored pencils, pens, pencil cases, erasers, sharpeners, textbooks, atlases, contour maps, textbook covers, folders and sketchbooks.

In some schools, the old school traditions were still preserved, and in others, new rules and requirements gradually appeared.

The house of the nineties had a very special atmosphere.

In some apartments, furniture bought in Soviet times was preserved. In others, new items gradually appeared, brought from stores or bought in the markets.

The living room often contained a large television, a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a bookcase, a sideboard, a carpet, a table lamp, a floor lamp, family photographs, a clock, a VCR and a radio.

Furniture was often massive, wooden, or varnished.

Paintings, photographs, decorative plates and carpets could hang on the walls.

The kitchen was one of the most important places in the apartment. There could be a refrigerator, a gas or electric stove, a kitchen table, stools, cabinets, pots, a kettle, glass jars, cups, plates, dinner sets, kitchen towels and a radio.

In some families, people gathered in the kitchen not only for food, but also for conversations, discussion of news and family affairs.

Bedrooms often had beds, wardrobes, chests of drawers, mirrors, bedside tables and alarm clocks.

Beds could have large pillows, bedspreads and decorative pillows.

The nineties were a time of economic hardship for many families. Prices could change quickly, salaries were sometimes delayed, and people had to adapt to new conditions.

Private shops, stalls, markets and small businesses appeared.

The markets sold clothes, shoes, toys, cassettes, CDs, food, household appliances, cosmetics, jewelry, bags and various goods from other countries.

In some places, markets have become one of the main ways to buy things.

In the early nineties, Soviet rubles were still used in some countries, and then new national currencies were gradually introduced.

In Ukraine, the hryvnia was introduced in 1996. In Russia, the Russian ruble was used.

People gradually got used to new prices, new banknotes and new economic conditions.

In the post-Soviet countries of the nineties, some imported goods were especially valued. People could buy clothes in markets, choose between domestic and foreign goods, exchange things, and wear clothes for several years.

A person's appearance often depended not only on fashion, but also on the availability of things.

Therefore, teenagers in old Soviet jackets, new jeans, tracksuits, leather jackets and bright windbreakers could meet in the same courtyard at the same time.

For Russia, Ukraine, and other countries of the former Soviet Union, the 1990s were a particularly unusual time. After the collapse of the USSR in 1991, people's lives changed a lot. New states, new money, new goods, new opportunities and new difficulties appeared.

The period of independence began in Ukraine. In 1991, the country became an independent state, and new state symbols, laws, institutions and economic relations were gradually formed.

Great political and economic changes were also taking place in Russia.

The city streets of the nineties often looked quite contrasting. New shops, advertising signs, markets and small trade pavilions could appear next to old buildings.

On the streets you could see old Soviet cars, new foreign cars, buses and trolleybuses, trams, newsstands, small grocery stores, markets with stalls, video rentals, household appliances stores, announcements on the walls, old telephone booths, advertising at bus stops, multi-storey panel houses, old brick buildings, garages and outbuildings.

In some cities, great changes were noticeable, and in others, life continued to go on quite normally.

Children and teenagers of the nineties had fun in a completely different way than modern children.

In the courtyards they played hide-and-seek, catch-up, hopscotch, rubber band, dodgeball, football, basketball, Cossack robbers, tag, ball games, various chalk games and jumping games.

Children could spend several hours in a row on the street. They gathered near the entrances, on the grounds, in the courtyards and near the garages.

In the nineties, game consoles became popular. People played platformers, racing, fighting games, adventure games, sports games, and arcade games.

The games often took place on the same TV, and friends gathered nearby to play in turns or together.

In some places, there were slot machines where you could play for coins. They could stand in shopping centers, gambling halls, cinemas and other public places.

At home, they played chess, checkers, cards, bingo, board games and various games with dice.

Collecting stickers, cards, toys, and other small items was also popular.

In the early nineties, the Internet was not yet a normal part of most people's lives.

By the end of the decade, more and more people began to use the Internet at home or in computer clubs.

The connection often took place through a telephone line, and the modem made characteristic sounds.

On the Internet, you could visit websites, use e-mail, chat and search for information, but all this was much slower and less convenient than today.

In the nineties, mobile phones gradually became more affordable.

At the beginning of the decade, they were large, expensive, and more common among business people.

Later, more compact models appeared that could be used for calls and sending SMS.

Touch screens, modern apps, and social networks didn't exist yet.

People often used their home phones to talk to friends, relatives and acquaintances.

Letters, postcards and telegrams were also used for communication at a distance.

The nineties were an important period in the development of technology. At the beginning of the decade, many people did not yet have personal computers, and by the end of the decade, they were gradually becoming more familiar.

Televisions were large, heavy, and had a convex screen. They were often placed on special pedestals.

A video recorder, a game console, an antenna and cable TV could be connected to the TV. Many televisions had buttons on the case, and the remote control was a separate device.

The VCR was an important part of home entertainment. People watched movies on videotapes, recorded television shows, rewound cassette tapes, rented movies, exchanged recordings, and kept their favorite movies at home.

Videocassettes were usually in plastic boxes with stickers or signatures.

Computers in the nineties were different from today's. They often had large monitors, separate system units, keyboards, computer mice, floppy disk drives, printers, and speakers.

Computer games were launched from floppy disks or CDs. Some computers used the DOS operating system, and later Windows 95 and Windows 98 became widespread.

In the nineties, techno, house, trance, rave, eurodance and electronic dance music were actively developing.

Rave culture was associated with dance parties, bright clothes, lighting effects, unusual accessories, and electronic music.

In Russia, Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries, the nineties were a time of active emergence of new musical directions. People listened to pop, rock, rap, electronic music, and songs that were played on radio and television.

Music cassettes were often bought in markets, exchanged with friends and recorded songs from the radio.

Music could be played in courtyards, on buses, at discos, in shops and at home.

Discos were an important part of teenage culture. People danced, listened to popular songs, communicated, met and spent time with friends.

In different countries and cities, musical preferences differed. Some places were dominated by pop music, while others were popular with rock, rap, techno or local music.

The music of the nineties was one of the most important parts of culture. It was during this time that many genres gained immense popularity that continue to influence modern music.

Grunge became one of the most recognizable musical and cultural trends of the nineties. It was characterized by guitar sounds, emotional vocals, casual appearance, plaid shirts, ripped jeans, shabby clothes, and a dark or brooding aesthetic.

Grunge was often associated with young people who did not want to follow generally accepted rules and preferred their own style.

Hip-hop in the nineties became a huge part of world culture. Rap, break dance, graffiti, DJing, loose clothing, wide-leg jeans, large T-shirts, caps, sports jackets and chunky sneakers were popular.

Hip-hop was not only music, but also an entire culture, including dance, street art, a particular style of speech and lifestyle.

Pop music of the nineties was very bright. During this period, boy bands, women's music groups, solo performers and dance compositions became very popular.

People listened to music on the radio, bought cassettes and CDs, recorded their favorite songs and watched music TV channels.

The accessories of the nineties were very diverse. People wore chokers, plastic bracelets, metal chains, large earrings, rings, caps, bandanas, panama hats, sunglasses, small handbags, backpacks, belts with large buckles, wristwatches, butterfly clips, colored hair ties, and headbands.

Especially memorable were the plastic jewelry, colorful hairpins and chokers that fit snugly around the neck.

The hairstyles of the nineties were no less diverse than clothes. High ponytails, two ponytails, two buns, hair parted in the middle, voluminous hairstyles, short haircuts, bob haircuts, bangs, hair with slight carelessness, curls, highlights, multi-colored strands, African braids, dreadlocks and hairstyles with butterfly hairpins were popular.

Short haircuts, hairstyles with a parting in the middle, voluminous hair and various haircuts with an elongated upper part were popular among boys and men.

In the grunge environment, casual hairstyles that looked natural and not too neat were often preferred.

Makeup also changed. In the early nineties, bright shades were found, and later brown, beige, dark red and neutral colors became popular. Dark eyeliner, brown lipstick and matte textures were often used.

The fashion of the nineties was incredibly diverse. In one decade, there were completely different styles, which could even contradict each other. Some people preferred loose clothes and tracksuits, others - bright outfits, still others - dark clothes, leather jackets and rough shoes.

High-waisted jeans, straight-leg jeans, wide-leg jeans, denim jackets, denim jumpsuits, loose T-shirts, T-shirts with large lettering, plaid shirts, flannel shirts, large sweaters, loose sweatshirts, windbreakers, tracksuits, short tops, tight-fitting turtlenecks, leather jackets, bomber jackets, slip dresses, skirts of various lengths, denim shorts, leggings and jumpsuits.

Many things were worn loosely, as if they were a little big. Wide-leg jeans, large jackets and T-shirts were especially popular.

At the beginning of the decade, some elements of eighties fashion were still preserved, such as bright colors, voluminous silhouettes and sports clothes. By the mid to late nineties, minimalism, grunge, hip-hop fashion, and simpler everyday looks became especially prominent.

In the nineties, they wore sneakers of various sports brands, high sneakers, chunky boots, army boots, leather boots, martins, sneakers, sandals, platform shoes, shoes with small heels, knee-high boots and shoes with thick soles.

Shoes often became an important part of the image. For example, wide jeans could be combined with massive boots, and a short skirt could be combined with high boots.

The 1990s are a special era that has left a huge mark on history, culture, music, fashion, cinema, technology, and people's daily lives. It was a time of change, new opportunities, unusual hobbies, bright styles and a completely different atmosphere. The nineties cannot be described by fashion or music alone, because they looked different in different countries. The United States, Europe, Russia, Ukraine and other countries had their own peculiarities, but many things united the people of that time.

The nineties were a time of transition from the old world to the new. At the beginning of the decade, people were still actively using things that appeared in the 1970s and 1980s, but gradually new devices, music trends, movies, computer games and fashion trends entered everyday life.

In the cities, you could see old multi-storey buildings, small shops, markets, video rentals, slot machines, newsstands, telephone booths and a variety of advertising signs. There were cars on the streets, which today may seem unusual or old-fashioned, and music could sometimes be heard from the open windows of apartments.

Homes often contained massive televisions, VCRs, radios, cassette recorders, old cabinets, carpets on the walls, lace napkins, and large family photographs. In some families, items from the Soviet era were preserved, and in others, new foreign-made items gradually appeared.

People often learned the news from television programs, newspapers, magazines, and radio. To arrange a meeting, you had to call a person at home in advance or meet at a certain place. If someone was late, you couldn't just write a message in a messenger.

The nineties were characterized by a slower pace of communication, but at the same time life could be very busy. Children spent a lot of time on the street, teenagers gathered in groups, adults went to work, shops and their business, and in the evenings families watched TV.