Gopnik

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Gopnik (Russian: го́пник, IPA: [ˈɡopnʲɪk], Belarusian: гопнік)[1] is a subculture in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other former Soviet republics to refer to young men of lower-class suburban areas (usually those from Generation Z and Millennials)[2] coming from families of poor education and income.[3] The female form is gopnitsa (Russian: го́пница), and the collective noun is gopota (Russian: гопота́). The subculture of Gopniks has its roots in the late Russian Empire, and evolved during the 20th century in many cities in the Soviet Union.[4][5] As of the late 2010s, the subculture has faded for the most part, although youth gangs that resemble gopniks still exist in Russia and other Slavic countries (such as the A.U.E.).
== Stereotypical Appearance And Behaviour: ==
Gopniks are often seen squatting in groups "in court" (на корта́х) or "doing the crab" (на крабе) outside blocks of flats or schools with their heels on the ground.[7][8] It is described as a learned behavior attributed to Russian prison culture to avoid sitting on the cold ground.[8]
Gopniks are often seen wearing Adidas or Puma tracksuits (mostly Adidas), which were popularised by the 1980 Moscow Olympics Soviet team.[9] Sunflower seeds (colloquially semki (семки) or semechki (семечки)) are habitually eaten by gopniks, especially in Ukraine and Russia. Gopniks can also be seen wearing flat caps and Adidas backpacks.
Gopniks are often associated with cheap alcohol, such as low-quality vodka and light beer, cheap cigarettes, low-end mobile devices, and sometimes even firearms. They also utilize common Russian profanities and often behave rudely. Gopniks often drive Lada Classics or older BMWs as their primary means of transport.
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The subculture is stereotypically associated with Russian chanson music, specifically the blatnaya pesnya subgenre (prisoner's songs, lyrics etc...); also, since the mid-2010s, in internet memes and viral videos, with hardbass and Russian rock.[citation needed]
Gopniks are mostly avid gamers, most notably first person shooters such as the Counter Strike and Call of Duty series, as well as action-adventures such as Grand Theft Auto and similar games. Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Modern Warfare 2, which are popular in Russia, are widely regarded as the most common video games within the Gopnik subculture. The highly popular mobile game PUBG Mobile had recently gained some popularity in the subculture.[citation needed]
Gopniks commonly have Russian nationalism or Pan-Slavism as their primary political views[10], though there are also leftist or even far-right gopnik communities. Gopniks typically hold strong anti-Western views.
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