A 15-part miniseries that aired in 2002, Brigada tells the story of four friends who form a mafia group, named 'Brigada', in the last days of the Soviet Union and become influential crime bosses in post-Soviet Russia. The series was praised for its realistic portrayal of the criminal underworld, but also criticized for glamorizing violence and criminal life. It had a significant impact on Russian pop culture, sparking numerous discussions and debates.