This week, a clash erupted among young people in the Aviapark shopping center in northern Moscow. Reports later indicated that members of groups identified as tsb not mit and PMC Redan were involved in the confrontation. Several outlets noted similar disturbances in other parts of the city. Life.ru mentioned fights at Marcos Mall, and police filed a case after a brawl in the metro system .
What’s happening at Aviapark?
According to the Baza Telegram channel, on February 25 Moscow police were ordered to detain teenagers showing signs associated with PMC Redan, such as long dark hair, spider symbols, and the number four, paired with plaid pants .
At the moment, Aviapark was subject to police activity, with alleged youths being escorted out of the mall in small groups. A noticeable stir persisted in the food court from early morning, and security was tight at the entrance. Rumors pointed to an apparent aim to target a figure described as the unofficial leader Ali. Puree. As footage circulated, clusters of teenagers moved through Aviapark, some obstructing others, while authorities tried to restore order. When questioned, many offered unclear explanations for their conduct or claimed they intended to confront a group identified by the spider symbol .
Police patrols extended to other large shopping centers in the city as officers worked to curb further incidents .
Criminal proceedings
Following the first incident at Aviapark, investigators opened a case under hooliganism provisions (part 2 of article 213 of the Russian Criminal Code). So far, no one has been detained, and protocols were issued over perceived improper upbringing in some cases, with parents cited in proceedings .
Telegram channel 112 reported that the cafeteria scuffle began over a seating dispute, with unconfirmed accounts alleging a tray was broken during the fight. A photo circulating online showed a girl with facial bruising linked to the altercation. The clashes involved both group-on-group and one-on-one engagements .
More than 30 youths were detained at Marcos Mall the day before. In the afternoon, the metropolitan Investigative Committee opened a hooliganism case against two teenagers, ages 15 and 17, for spraying tear gas in a subway lobby. Telegram channels 112 attributed the attackers to the Redan movement, and authorities detained them, with admissions of guilt reported .
That evening, the central Investigative Committee office announced that a court had placed three teenagers under house arrest in connection with a subway attack. They faced hooliganism charges after the suspects allegedly sprayed a gas canister into a peer’s face and then assaulted him in a subway lobby .
“tsb not mit” and “PMC Redan”
PMC Redan takes its name from a faction in the anime Hunter x Hunter, where the group’s emblem features a spider. The manga has a broad following, first released in the late 1990s, with multiple adaptations. The rights and distribution are managed by the Shueisha publishing house, which has sold millions of copies globally, illustrating the enduring popularity of the series .
The other group, tsb not mit, includes youths who push back against rival movements and advocate for a form of anti-propaganda. The terms referenced in local slang describe rival areas and gatherings, suggesting a territorial dynamic among young people in the city’s social scene .