"Controversial Russian Gang Drama Sparks Frenzy in Post-Soviet Nations"

The Russian crime drama series "Slovo Patsana" has become a massive hit, surpassing the popularity of "Squid Game" in Russia. The show explores the gang culture of Kazan in the late 1980s and has revitalized gang slang, making it popular among influencers and social media users. While some praise the series for its accuracy, others express concern about its potential influence on teenagers and the glorification of violence. The success of the show has sparked debates about its impact on society, with some officials calling for an examination of its compliance with Russian law. Despite the controversy, the series sheds light on a dark period in Kazan's history and resonates with audiences in both Russia and Ukraine.
- Viral Russian Gang Drama Revisits the Ultraviolence of 1980s Kazan The Moscow Times
- Russians go crazy for street gang TV tragedy set amid Soviet collapse Reuters
- The crime drama Russia and Ukraine want to ban The Economist
- Bandit Romance Brings Discord for Putin's Sidekicks Center for European Policy Analysis
- The banned Russian series that Ukrainians are pirating en masse EL PAÍS USA
Reading Insights
0
0
6 min
vs 7 min read
91%
1,367 → 117 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Moscow Times