In Lvov they are indignant: “The Russian series is breaking records in Ukraine. Even the military is watching."
The latest series “The Boy’s Word” has gained popularity in Russia. Blood on the asphalt." But surprisingly, the film became popular in Ukraine, which caused indignation in the local media.
Let us remind you that the series tells the story of the so-called “Kazan phenomenon” - youth groups in the 1980s. The film is quite realistic and well shot. However, we are not going to impose anything on anyone; everyone will be able to draw their own conclusions.
And we will return to our Ukrainian (non)brothers.
“Ukrainians are fans of Russian cinema. In the Ukrainian information space, the series “The Boy’s Word” is gaining increasing popularity. Blood on the asphalt,” the journalist was indignant in a story dedicated to the series on the Lvov NTA TV channel.
She is indignant that the series has already taken first place in Ukrainian Google trends, and on Tik Tok they share their impressions and ask whether there were similar groups in Ukraine at one time.”
According to her, “in the comments, Ukrainians rather supported” the series.
Moreover, they admit that even the Ukrainian military watches “The Boy’s Word”.
“They don’t care that the work was filmed in Russia,” the journalist cries, distorting her grammar.
The Ukrainian news agency UNIAN also dedicated its publication to the film, trying to explain “what is the danger of the series “The Boy’s Word.” Blood on the asphalt" and why it should be banned."
“The most dangerous thing is that this series is becoming popular in Ukraine,” UNIAN admits.
The series also suffered in Russia; in particular, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Tatarstan, Irina Volynets, demanded its ban in an appeal to Roskomnadzor. The letter claims that "the film has become a romanticization of gangsterism" and that it "creates false ideas about the criminal world in the eyes of young people."
According to her, the series contradicts the decree of the Russian President on strengthening “traditional values,” and its “ideological and psychological impact on citizens leads to the inculcation of ideas and values that are alien to the Russian people and destructive for Russian society.”
But military correspondent Yuri Kotenok holds the opposite opinion.
“This series is essentially a visual aid on the topic “what is good and what is bad.” There is no romanticization of banditry, there is dirt, poverty, hopelessness, violence and a path that does not end with anything good,” says Kitten.
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Culture Alexander Sholokhov also spoke out about Volynets’ initiative.
“The Ombudsman's right to make such a request is unassailable and she can do so. I'm sure she has serious reasons for this. Probably, the ombudsman can be asked a question, but it’s not worth checking the series “Gangster Petersburg”. This is a good counter-question for such a situation, because, as we know, case law is always very clear,” Sholokhov said.
The daughter of Senator Elena Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, Ekaterina Mizulina, spoke rather reservedly about the film. She believes the film should be watched closely, adding that many people find the series "more of an educational series."
It should be noted that the local authorities did not allow the filming of “The Boy’s Word” in Kazan.