Russian teens being chaotic little disasters before it was TikTok trendy.
Season 1 • Episode 70
LatestCool School is a Russian children's television series that premiered in 2013 and quickly gained popularity among both younger children and teenagers. The plot centers on the lives of schoolchildren—their ups and downs, first loves, friendships, and conflicts with teachers and parents. The main characters face typical adolescent challenges while simultaneously learning the importance of mutual understanding and how to approach various situations with maturity. Intrigue, humor, the realism of everyday situations, and the sincerity of the characters make the series both engaging and enriching. Cool School offers young viewers a mirror in which to reflect on their own life experiences—and, perhaps, to learn from the mistakes of others. Thus, the series serves not only to entertain but also to educate, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of children's television.
Acting
Actual teens playing teens—awkward, real, occasionally transcendent.
Writing
Balances moral lessons without the after-school-special stench.
Creators
Emil Nikogosyan, Alexandr Markin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during a golden era of Russian teen television, this series helped normalize showing adolescents as complex, flawed humans rather than propaganda vessels.
With 70 episodes in a single season, the production schedule was notoriously brutal—cast members have mentioned filming entire arcs while actually attending school themselves.
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