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Kazan.

Main and key characters
Vova Adidas (Vladimir Suvorov) is the leader of the "Universam" gang. He returned from the army and once again took over the gang, replacing the previous leader.
Marat Adidas Jr. is Vova's younger brother and a member of the "Universam" gang. He is the one who introduces Andrei Vasiliev to the group.
Andrei Vasiliev (Coat) is a teenager who gradually becomes involved with a street gang and changes dramatically.
Aigul Akhmerova is Marat's girlfriend. She studies violin at a music school. Her storyline develops very dramatically in the series.
Natasha Rudakova is a nurse who cares for the wounded Vova Adidas in the hospital and becomes his romantic interest.
Irina Sergeevna is a juvenile affairs inspector and senior police lieutenant. She becomes Andrey's love interest.
Kashchei is the former leader of the "Universam" department store. He is known for his cruelty, his desire to enforce prison rules, and his willingness to betray for personal gain.
Zima (Vakhit Zimaletdinov) is one of the senior and most respected members of the "Universam" group. He knows how to get his way and is a strong fighter, yet he appears to be a more positive character in the story.
Turbo (Valera Turkin) is Vova Adidas's right-hand man. He displays loyalty to the group, but can be extremely cruel to outsiders.
Yeralash (Misha Tilkin) is a young member of the "Universam" group. He lives with his grandmother and dreams of giving her a modern iron. His tragic death becomes a turning point in the plot.
Lampa (Albert Salikhov) is another member of the "Universam" group.
Yellow (Vadim Zheltukhin) is the leader of the rival gang, Dom Byta. He is Natasha's cousin.
Iskander is a former friend of Andrey and a member of the "Razezd" group.
Kirill Suvorov is the father of Vova and Marat, a Soviet engineer.
Svetlana Mikhailovna is the mother of Andrei Vasiliev.
Ildar Yunusovich is a senior police major. He steals himself but is after the supermarket.