Evolution of Youth Groups in Russia Выполнил ученик 10 класса школы 31 г.Белгорода Харламов Кирилл

Youth Groups in Soviet Russia There were only two officially registered organizations for young people in Soviet Russia: Pioneer organization and Comsomol. This organizations were considered to be a reserve of the Communism party of the USSR.

Pioneer organization This organization was founded in After Lenins death Pioneer organization took his name. Pioneer organization became widespread in the USSR. Almost every pupil was a pioneer.

Pioneers wore a special uniform. There were special rules of the pioneers behavior. The state built a lot of summer camps for pioneers. Pioneers got together very often and played different games, took part in competitions, etc.

A lot of socialistic countries formed their own Pioneer organizations. It is interesting that Pioneer organizations now exist in China, Belarus and some another countries.

Comsomol Comsomol was formed in Comsomol also became widespread. The members of Comsomol were at the age of between 14 and 28. Comsomol was the only political organization for young people in the USSR.

Comsomol was a very influential organization. There were a lot of Comsomols newspapers, even one All-union. To be a member of Comsomol was necessary to make a better career.

Subcultures in Russia nowadays Now teens join different groups and subcultures to express their individuality. Also teens want to be in a group, with their friends. Subcultures are very different, and its members are different in appearance, behavior and targets, too.

Skinheads Skinheads mark is swastika. They call themthelves fascists. Skinheads appeared in Russia in early 90 th. Mostly skinheads are the young people age younger 21. They wear black clothes. Skinheads are known to be violent and aggressive.

Football fans They are considered to be a special subculture, but football fans are very different. Some of them are friendly and do sports. But mostly they are aggressive, drink alcohol and like to fight.

Environmentalists The members of this group try to protect nature. But this group is little and unpopular. They mostly depend on official structures, because they need money for their actions.

Bikers All of them have bikes. Bikers wear black leather clothes. They can spend a lot of time in repairing and modernization their bikes. They also take rides together. The appearance of bikers is aggressive, but mostly they are not.

Ravers Ravers visit night dance clubs very often. They can spend all night in the club. It is not cheap, thats why the group of ravers is not so big.

Hip-hop culture Hip-hop culture is very popular now in Russia. Now this culture even is officially supported by the state! There are special places where teens can compete in hip-hop dancing, graffiti, rolling and streetball. The festivals of the hip-hop culture are very big and popular. The members of this group wear T-shirts, sport boots and trousers.

Diggers There are a lot of this groups in Russia. They are keen in exploring citys sewage. Community of diggers are mostly closed, they dont like to take new members. Diggers have the same qualities with environmentalists.

Gops Very famous group thanks to the fact that they are violent and aggressive. They exist in a very big number of Russian cities. They like drinking and smoking. The members of the group wear sport clothes.

Goths The members of the group wear special black clothes, often they piercing and tattoos. They dont conform to social standards. Also goths have special make-up. Goths favorite music is metal and rock.