The speaker, Nikolai Sobolev, shares his observations about the rise of a subculture among Russian schoolchildren, known as the OU (Organizatsiya Urbanov) movement. He describes it as a self-proclaimed "cult" that operates like a prison gang, with children adopting prison jargon and behaviors. The movement encourages children to form hierarchies, exclude others, and even resort to violence.
Sobolev recounts instances of children's aggressive behavior, such as throwing paint at a police car and damaging property, citing these as symptoms of the problem. He also mentions cases of children robbing their peers and even resorting to violence. The speaker emphasizes that these incidents are not isolated occurrences but are prevalent in many schools across Russia.
Sobolev discusses how this subculture has spread through social media platforms like VKontakte and YouTube, where it is popularized and normalized. He criticizes the lack of adult supervision and oversight, stating that parents may not be aware of their children's involvement in such activities.
The speaker concludes by urging parents to pay attention to their children's behavior and to intervene if they suspect involvement in such harmful activities. He also encourages anyone who has experienced similar issues to share their stories in the comments section.
1. The speaker, Nikolai Sobolev, is discussing a phenomenon where schoolchildren in Russia are adopting a subculture and language associated with prisons, which he refers to as the "OU movement".
2. The subculture includes the use of specific jargon and behaviors, such as "audits" (tests of loyalty), and the enforcement of rules and hierarchies.
3. The speaker recounts a case where a schoolchild was expelled from a class if they crossed the line and had to prove their importance to be allowed to sit forward.
4. The OU movement has led to violent incidents in schools, including children throwing stones at film crews, threatening and beating up classmates, and even robbing them.
5. The speaker mentions that cases of this phenomenon have been recorded throughout Russia and have been the subject of a documentary.
6. The speaker describes a disturbing incident where schoolchildren threw paint at a police car, and a child was seen kicking the police car and shouting at the police.
7. The speaker discusses the influence of social media platforms like VKontakte and YouTube on the spread of this subculture, with many groups and channels promoting it.
8. The speaker recounts a case where a child was beaten up for not sharing something with a group, and the fear and cruelty that children can show when they act in a group.
9. The speaker mentions that children are now being exposed to explicit content on platforms like YouTube, which he believes is contributing to the problem.
10. The speaker encourages parents to pay attention to their children and notices any changes in their behavior or mood, and he urges others who are experiencing similar issues to reach out to him for help.
11. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of freedom and the potential consequences of being imprisoned in one's own mind and behaviors.