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Gopniki

Ok kiddo, let me explain "gopniki" to you!

You know how there are some people who don't follow the rules and do things they're not supposed to? Well, gopniki are a group of people in Russia who like to do just that.

Sometimes they wear tracksuits and hang out on the street, smoking cigarettes and causing trouble. They might graffiti walls or steal things, which isn't very nice.

But not all gopniki are bad. Some just like the style and the attitude, without actually hurting anyone or breaking the law. It's kind of like how some kids like to dress like pirates or cowboys.

So, to sum it up, gopniki are people in Russia who sometimes act tough and break the rules, but not all of them are mean or dangerous.
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