Akademik

At first, Valery's relationship with Akademik was quite complicated because Valery struggled to adapt to Akademik's explosive personality and unpredictability. But later, they managed to find common ground. Valery learned a lot from Akademik, including life philosophy.

Valery admired him as a strong leader and a person who managed to dominate the entire prison without relying on significant physical strength or youth
Akademik was truly feared and respected in prison. He managed to see through the system, where almost every inmate was in his debt and worked for him. Akademik always supplied high-quality goods, whether it was medicine or drugs. Everyone listened to him, and even the guards worked for him.
In prison, he felt right at home, like a fish in water.